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WHAT IS THE ATTRACTION TO SAINT SIMONS?
Vacationers and locals looking for a relaxing getaway with a touch of history and charm, St. Simons Island is the perfect place. This island on the Georgia coast offers miles of sandy beaches, scenic trails, historic landmarks, and quaint shops and restaurants. You can explore the ruins of Fort Frederica, the Battle of Bloody Marsh where the British defeated the Spanish in 1742, or visit the majestic Christ Church, where John and Charles Wesley preached. Enjoy the fun and family-friendly atmosphere of Postell Park’s Saint Simons Market, the picnic tables at Neptune Park, East Beach, and Pier Village. The barrier island is ideal to swim, fish, play, and dine. For coastal culture, nature, or recreation, St. Simons Island has something for everyone.
Non sibi sed aliis – not for self, but for others” motto of the Georgia colony.
General James Oglethorpe; founder of the Georgia Colony — the thirteenth of Britain’s North American Empire
From 1736, when construction commenced on Fort Frederica to visitors walking the metal steps of the lighthouse, the beauty of the majestic oak trees cover the island.