St. Simons Island, Georgia

Ahhh, St. Simons Island. Where the oak trees are draped in Spanish moss, the beaches are beautiful, and there’s a good chance you’ll find sand in your car for the next six months. Welcome to island life, y’all!

Whether you’re lucky enough to call St. Simons Island home or you’re just visiting our little slice of coastal Georgia paradise, there’s plenty to see, do, eat, and explore. And lucky for you, we’ve done a whole lot of the exploring (it’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it).

Looking for things to do on St. Simons Island, GA? From beach days and bike rides to playgrounds, local boutiques, historic landmarks, and restaurants that won’t give you the side-eye when your toddler drops an entire basket of fries, we’ve got you covered.

Take the kids to Neptune Park, climb the St. Simons Lighthouse, wander through Pier Village, or spend an afternoon at East Beach. Planning a date night without the kids? Oh, we’ve got ideas for that, too. Because sometimes Mom and Dad need a little island time of their own.

And while St. Simons Island is a pretty dreamy place to vacation, it’s also an incredible place to call home. We share local resources for schools, childcare, healthcare, community events, and everything else that comes with raising a family in the Golden Isles. You know, the less glamorous stuff that doesn’t involve a frozen cocktail.

Whether you’re a local mom trying to entertain the kids for the 87th day of summer break, a family planning your first island getaway, or someone considering making the Golden Isles home, St. SiMoms is here to help.

Browse our St. Simons Island guides below for family-friendly activities, beaches, restaurants, shopping, events, and all the little local gems that make this island so special.

Now go make some memories. And don’t forget the sunscreen. Seriously.