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St-Simons-Island
is a barrier island located in Glynn County in southeastern Georgia. There is also a community called St. Simons on the island, and both are commonly referred to as St. Simons Island or "The Island." According to the 2000 census, the population on the island was 13,381. St. Simons Island is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles, which also includes Jekyll Island, Sea Island and Little St. Simons Island. Since the early 20th century, it has been a popular resort community, with both full-time and seasonal residents. St. Simons Island can be reached via car on the F. J. Torras Causeway. There is also a small airport located on the island. The island itself is the main attraction, with its' moss-draped, giant, live oak trees that line the roads and pathways. Beautiful beaches offer sunning, swimming, shelling and body surfing. Other island activities include kayaking, canoeing, golf, bicycling, fishing and sailing. St. Simons Island has wonderful seafood restaurants for both casual and fine dining, and offers trolley tours, dolphin tours and ghost tours. The St. Simons Island Light is located near the entrance to the St. Simon Sound. The lighthouse is 104 feet tall and is still in operation. The original octagonal lighthouse was built in 1811, but destroyed in 1861 during the Civil War. Another was built in its' place in 1872 and was electrified in 1934. A lightkeeper's cottage and museum are also located on the grounds.
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St Simons Island Vacation Rentals
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St Simons Island Hotels and Resorts
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| King And Prince Beach Resort | 201 Arnold Rd | ST Simons Island, GA | | (912) 638-3631 | | Village Inn & Suites | 500 Mallroy St | St Simon's Island, GA | 1.1 mi. | (912) -63--605 | | Hampton Inn-st Simons Island | 2204 Demere Rd | ST Simons Island, GA | 1.4 mi. | (912) 634-2204 | | Quality Inn Island House | 411 Longview Plz | Saint Simons Island, GA | 1.5 mi. | (912) 634-0660 | | ST Simons Inn By Lighthouse | 609 Beachview Dr | Saint Simons Island, GA | 1.7 mi. | (912) 638-1101 | | Holiday Inn Express | 299 Main St | ST Simons Island, GA | 2.1 mi. | (912) 634-2175 | | Island Inn | 301 Main St | Saint Simon's Isla, GA | 2.1 mi. | (912) 638-7805 | | Cloister Hotel | 100 First St | Sea Island, GA | 2.5 mi. | (912) 638-3611 | | Sea Palms Resort | 5445 Frederica Rd | St Simons Is, GA | 3.9 mi. | (912) 638-3351 | | Villas By The Sea | 1175 N Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 4.9 mi. | (800) 841-6262 | | Jekyll Oceanfront Resort | 975 N Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 5.0 mi. | (912) 635-2531 | | Oceanside Inn & Suites | 711 N Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 6.1 mi. | (912) 635-2211 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 700 N Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 6.1 mi. | (912) 635-2202 | | The Beachview Club | 721 North Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 6.1 mi. | (912) 635-2256 | | Country Hearth Inn & Suites Conference Center | 3243 Glynn Ave | Brunswick, GA | 6.4 mi. | (912) 264-8611 | | Holiday Inn Brunswick | 3302 Glynn Ave | Brunswick, GA | 6.4 mi. | (912) 264-9111 | | Days Inn Brunswick | 2307 Gloucester St | Brunswick, GA | 6.6 mi. | (912) 265-8830 | | Jekyll Island Club Hotel | 371 Riverview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 6.7 mi. | (912) 635-2600 | | Best Western Brunswick | I-95 & US 341 | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-0144 | | Country Inn & Suites | 211 Gtwy Center Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-2888 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 580 Millenium Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 265-2644 | | Daystop Motel-brunswick | 2995 Hwy 17 S | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-5530 | | Econo Lodge | 630 Perry Ln Rd | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-8666 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 107 Gtwy Center Crk | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-2060 | | Knight's Inn | 450 Warren Mason Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 267-6500 | | La Quinta Inn - Brunswick | 165 Warren Mason Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 265-7725 | | Red Roof Inn Brunswick | I-95 & Hwy 341 | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-4720 | | Sleep Inn Brunswick | 5272 N Jesup Hwy | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 261-0670 | | Walden Shores Apartment Homes | 100 Walden Shores Dr | Brunswick, GA | 7.2 mi. | (912) 264-5441 | | Palm Club Apartments | 111 South Palm Dr | Brunswick, GA | 7.3 mi. | (912) 466-9090 | | Ramada Inn | 1505 S Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 7.4 mi. | (912) 635-2111 | | Embassy Suites Hotel | 500 Mall Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 8.7 mi. | (912) 264-6100 | | Holiday Inn Brunswick | 138 Glynco Pkwy | Brunswick, GA | 8.7 mi. | (912) 264-3300 | | Jameson Inn Brunswick | 661 Scranton Rd | Brunswick, GA | 8.7 mi. | (912) 267-0800 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 146 Gateway Center Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 9.5 mi. | (912) 554-1430 | | Cambridge Suites Brunswick | 244 Gateway Center Blvd | Brunswick, GA | 9.6 mi. | (912) 280-0953 | | Buccaneer Beach Resort | 85 S Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 9.8 mi. | (912) 635-2261 | | Days Inn & Suites | 60 S Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 9.8 mi. | (912) 635-3319 | | Ramada Inn | 150 S Beachview Dr | Jekyll Island, GA | 9.8 mi. | (912) 635-2111 | | Days Inn New Jesup | 5033 New Jesup Hwy | Brunswick, GA | 10.0 mi. | (912) 264-4330 |
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St Simons Island Weather & Climate
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The southeastern Georgia barrier islands have mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures tend to be in the 80s in the summertime and 50s during the winter. Temperature variations between night and day tend to be slight, with a difference of only 15-17 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual average precipitation on St. Simons Island is 48.27 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the wettest month being September. Temperatures are often mild enough for year round outdoor activities. Winters are brief and spring arrives early to the islands.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
43°F |
3.86 in. |
55°F |
| February |
62°F |
45°F |
3.50 in. |
55°F |
| March |
68°F |
52°F |
3.93 in. |
62°F |
| April |
74°F |
57°F |
2.80 in. |
72°F |
| May |
81°F |
65°F |
2.69 in. |
76°F |
| June |
86°F |
71°F |
5.05 in. |
81°F |
| July |
90°F |
74°F |
4.81 in. |
82°F |
| August |
88°F |
74°F |
6.16 in. |
84°F |
| September |
84°F |
71°F |
6.24 in. |
82°F |
| October |
77°F |
62°F |
3.91 in. |
74°F |
| November |
69°F |
53°F |
2.49 in. |
66°F |
| December |
62°F |
45°F |
2.83 in. |
58°F |
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St Simons Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Brunswick Golden Isles airport (BQK) located about 9 miles northwest of St Simons Island in Brunswick, Georgia, the Jacksonville International airport (JAX) located approximately 49 miles southwest of St Simons Island in Jacksonville, Florida, the Savannah Hilton Head International airport (SAV) located roughly 68 miles north of St Simons Island in Savannah, Georgia, and finally Cecil Field (VQQ) located around 71 miles southwest of St Simons Island in Jacksonville, Florida.
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St Simons Island Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Adventure Landing | Jacksonville | FL | 59.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Coastal Pines Golf Club | Brunswick | GA | 7.2 mi. | | | Golden Isles Golf Center | Brunswick | GA | 7.2 mi. | | | Oak Grove Island | Brunswick | GA | 13.7 mi. | | | Sapelo Hammock Golf Club | Shellman Bluff | GA | 29.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Crooked River State Park | | GA | 24.0 mi. | | | Fort Clinch State Park | | FL | 32.1 mi. | | | Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park | | FL | 32.9 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation Center | Midway | GA | 45.4 mi. | | | Jacksonville Zoological Park | Jacksonville | FL | 59.1 mi. | | | St. Augustine Alligator Farm | St. Augustine | FL | 86.8 mi. | |
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