Golden Isles Holiday Guide for Visitors
Spending a Golden Isles holiday in Georgia? We love this time of year as winters here are very mild and it's not rare to spend a few days around Christmas strolling the beach. Winter is also our slow season so you shouldn't have any issues with traffic or finding parking.
We've rounded up all the articles and resources and put them in one place for easy reference so you can make the most of the holidays in beautiful coastal Georgia!
Golden Isles Holiday Events
Many family-friendly events happen around holidays in the Golden Isles. Be sure to check out our event calendar to see what local events are happening during your visit. To view holiday-specific events, just filter by the 'holiday' event category.
We've also compiled helpful holiday event guides for each area in the Golden Isles, see below:
Golden Isles Holiday Meals
If you're looking to dine out for the holidays or get help with a takeout holiday meal, explore your options in the Golden Isles Holiday Meal article.
Golden Isles Holiday Camps for Kids
Looking for childcare when school is out for the holidays? Explore Golden Isles holiday camp options for the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
Things to do in the Golden Isles
- Things to do with Kids on St. Simons Island
- FREE Things to do with Kids on St. Simons Island
- Playgrounds in the Golden Isles
- Parks on St. Simons Island
- Parent's Guide to Golden Isles Beaches
- Indoor Things to do in the Golden Isles (if it's raining or too cold to be outside)
- Things to do with Kids on Jekyll Island
Where to Stay in the Golden Isles
St. Simons Island
- AirBNB and VRBO - there are plenty of houses, condos, and vacation rentals that are within walking distance or a short golf cart ride to the beach.
- King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort - If you're looking to go the hotel route this would be our top choice. It's located right on the beach with a couple of amazing pools (with poolside food and beverage service). They have several types of accommodations available.
Jekyll Island
- AirBNB and VRBO - as on St. Simons, there are plenty of houses, condos, and vacation rentals that are within walking distance or a short golf cart ride to the beach.
- This article lists reasons to visit Jekyll Island and includes information on some of the more popular Jekyll Island hotels.
Sea Island
- Guests at the Sea Island Resort enjoy Forbes Five-Star accommodations, world-class dining, spa, and three championship golf courses.
Where to Eat in the Golden Isles
St. Simons Island
- Date Night Restaurants on St. Simons Island (if you need to find a babysitter, click here)
- Casual Family-Friendly Restaurants on St. Simons Island (okay to go straight from the pool or beach)
- Family-Friendly Restaurants that Require a Clean Shirt (best to clean the kids up a bit before you go)
- Best Golden Isles Happy Hour You Can Enjoy with Kids
- Coffee Shops on St. Simons Island
- Where to Grab a Beer on St. Simons Island
Brunswick
Jekyll Island
Sea Island
Other Helpful Golden Isles Resources
Did we miss anything? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a message here or at hello@stsimoms.com.
