Ideas for Non-Toy Gifts Local to the Golden Isles
Whether shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, or a December birthday, we all know the struggle with buying and housing another toy. We've rounded up our non-toy gifts local to the Golden Isles to help you shop small, enjoy an experience with your family and save some space in your home!
Experience Gifts Local to the Golden Isles
Strike Zone - What kid wouldn't love to be treated to a game of bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, or some time at the arcade?
Lanes n' Games - A family entertainment center with bowling, an arcade, and laser tag.
Firefly Crafts Art Bus - Paint something festive together at one of their local workshops or plan a special event.
Brunswick Adventures - Let them jump their little hearts out and slide down the bounce houses for an afternoon.
FlipZone - Indoor trampoline park with a ninja course, sticky wall, air jump, slides, climbing wall, laser tag, and arcade.
Shrimp Boat Experience Aboard the Lady Jane - Spend the day on the water helping the crew sort through the abundant sea life retrieved from the water on each trawl.
Pinball Palace - Gift them a few hours to play arcade games and jump in the bounce room.
Golden Isles Speedway - Located in nearby Waynesville, The Golden Isles Speedway is a 4/10-mile clay dirt track that hosts races and other events throughout the year.
Movie Theaters - Treat them to a movie. There are two movie theaters in the Golden Isles: one in Brunswick in the Glynn Place Mall and one on St. Simons Island.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center - On Jekyll Island, gift them something from the gift shop or a ticket to experience the center.
Dolphin Tour - Book a dolphin tour experience for the birthday boy or girl.
Brunswick Rocks Gym - A gym dedicated to indoor climbing in historic downtown Brunswick, with climbing walls that can be used for leading, top-roping, and bouldering.
Makers BWK - Shop for artisanal goods, take a class, or order off the rotating Make Art Menu - you're sure to have fun creating with some of the best in historic downtown Brunswick!
Charter Fishing - enjoy a day on the water with the family while catching dinner. Ricky Business Fishing Charters can accommodate parties of up to four people. Coastal Outdoor Adventures can accommodate parties of up to 24 people (they also offer summer camp and school programs)
Day Trip Experience Gifts from the Golden Isles
Jacksonville Zoo - If you don't want to gift a membership or ticket but know the family likes to visit the zoo, you can give them a gift card to the zoo's gift shop.
Georgia Coastal Railway - Immerse yourself in history, fun, and adventure as you travel the rails on one of America's oldest privately owned shortline railroads. Your experience begins as you board the train at Kingsland Station, just 2 miles west of I-95.
St. Mary's Railroad - Immerse yourself in history, fun, and adventure as you travel the rails from Historic St. Marys through scenic woodlands and marshlands. Your 1 hour and 15-minute excursion brings you face-to-face with yesteryear, nature, and some great entertainment.
Jacksonville Hands-On Children's Museum - This museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages.
The Museum of Science and History of Jacksonville - Makes science, history, and innovation accessible to all. Whatever your age or interest, there's always something to see and explore across three levels of exciting exhibits.
Jacksonville Jaguars Game - The Jacksonville Jaguars are the nearest professional NFL team based in Jacksonville. The team plays its home games at EverBank Stadium.
Catty Shack Ranch - An animal sanctuary in Jacksonville home to tigers, lions, pumas, leopards, lynxes, foxes, and coatimundis.
Savannah Children's Museum - The museum is currently entirely outdoors and features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand children's imaginations, including an exploration maze, a reading nook, and a sensory garden.
Children's Museum of Pooler - Eleven engaging exhibits for children ages 0-10! Learn and explore with hands-on, interactive, and educational exhibits!
Savannah Bananas Game - Self-described as the fastest and most entertaining baseball game, the Bananas are truly incredible athletes and showmen! Read our Guide to Attending a Savannah Bananas Baseball Game at historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah.
Wild Adventures - Located in Valdosta, GA, Wild Adventures is a theme park, waterpark, and animal park - all in one! With over 170 acres of rides, slides, and exotic animals, there is something for everyone. Register for a free Pre-K Pass to get free admission for kids aged 3-5!
Gift Cards to Local Golden Isles Businesses
Any child would be thrilled to receive a gift card from any of the local businesses listed below.
Dulce Dough - The spot to be on a weekend morning for a sweet treat on St. Simons Island!
Whippersnappers - Whippersnappers on St. Simons Island is the premier toy store of the Golden Isles, and a gift card to this sweet spot is always a hit.
Frosty's Griddle and Shake - Soft serve ice cream, shakes, sundaes, banana splits, burgers, fries... Need we say more? Located next to Mallery Park on St. Simons Island
Fuse Frozen Yogurt - With locations on St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Brunswick, Fuse will sweeten you up with their frozen desserts.
Smallcakes - Treat them to a cupcake or ice cream on St. Simons Island.
Moo Cow Ice Cream - Located in a vintage 50s repurposed gas station near The Village.
Vampire Ice - Vampire Penguin is the home of the most delicious and unique shaved snow treats. It is located in historic downtown Brunswick.
Need to plan a kid's event or birthday party of your own? Check out the best Golden Isles kids' party locations here.
