Three-Day History Trip
Learn more about the history of coastal Georgia in a long weekend. DAY ONE: MORNING- Begin in the north near I-95 (exit 42), at ... Keep Reading
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King and Prince Offers Sunny Spring Savings!
sitsWarmer weather awaits YOU on St. Simons Island! Save up to 25% OFF when you book 5 nights or more this season! This is a limited-time "SUNNY ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island’s Landscape: Beautiful and Important
Located in the center of the South Atlantic Bight, coastal Georgia is a region rich in beauty, mystery and natural wonders. Cultures have mixed ... Keep Reading
Eggs-ellent Easter Events
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site in Brunswick, GA hosts a seven-week holiday-themed scavenger hunt. ... Keep Reading
Four Places for a Luxurious Stay on St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island is an ideal vacation destination due to its luxurious accommodations and natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for a romantic ... Keep Reading
Author Eugenia Price: Realism in Southern Fiction
Eugenia Price was a pioneer in American literature who wrote extensively on the culture and history of the American South. Her works focused largely ... Keep Reading
Where to Hear Live Music on St. Simons Island
Love live music? You're in luck! St. Simons Island has plenty of places to kick back and enjoy. Whether you’re looking to rock out to some classic ... Keep Reading
See SSI by Trolley
See and hear over 400 years of history and folklore, on the Original Trolley Tour! Since 1993, the St. Simons Trolley Company has conducted the ... Keep Reading
The Historic Harrington School
The Harrington School served as an educational hub for African American communities on St Simons Island. Over a century ago, the thriving ... Keep Reading
What Is a Shrimp Boat?
A shrimp trawler, more commonly referred to as a shrimp boat, is a large fishing vessel used to harvest shrimp. A vital characteristic of the ... Keep Reading
The First African Baptist Church on St. Simons Island
After the Civil War, a number of Geechee people who had been enslaved remained on St. Simons Island. They attended the First African Baptist Church, ... Keep Reading
St. Simons – Earth Science 101
Geography & Topography St. Simons Island is part of a cluster of barrier islands and marsh hammocks between the Altamaha River delta to the ... Keep Reading
“Local Lady Bakes Good” on the Food Network
Do you watch Holiday Baking Championship, which airs on the Food Network? If you don't, you're surely familiar with the wildly popular competition, ... Keep Reading
Shoreside Meetings and More at the King and Prince
The King and Prince offers a distinctive destination for meetings and events surrounded by the scenery of Georgia’s coastline. Our outstanding ... Keep Reading
A New Real-time Beach Map Gets You In The Know
Georgia’s beach water quality and swimming advisories have a new, real-time map. This map allow the public to find information on the go. The Georgia ... Keep Reading
New Year’s Events on St. Simons Island
Ring in the new year with style on St. Simons Island! There are many fun and exciting events happening here over the New Year's holiday. From ... Keep Reading
5 Farm-to-Table Restaurants on St. Simons Island
Farm-to-table dining is becoming more and more popular, and for good reason! When you eat food that is fresh and locally sourced, you are getting the ... Keep Reading
Where to See Santa on St. Simons Island
DECEMBER 1: Bring your fur baby to see Santa and get their picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Big or small, Santa loves them all. We will be in ... Keep Reading
St. Simon’s Neighbor – Cumberland Island
About an hour south of St. Simons is Cumberland Island. Cumberland Island is actually two islands—the island proper and Little Cumberland ... Keep Reading
Turkey Tracking: DNR Watches for Wild Ones
Every summer Since 1978, Wildlife Resource Division staff and Law Enforcement Officers dutifully record every turkey they see. Tracking these ... Keep Reading
Ho, Ho, Ho Holiday Events!
Here's a lineup of Christmas and holiday events on St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick. ST. SIMONS ISLAND HOLIDAY ... Keep Reading
7 Reasons to Visit King and Prince’s ECHO this November!
King and Prince Resort is one of the most popular destinations on the Georgia Coast. Every year, people from all over come to visit this beautiful ... Keep Reading
Public Beach Access Points
Although parking is not available at the majority of the beach entry/exit ways on the Island, it is legal to access the beaches of St. Simons Island ... Keep Reading
Fishing Charters on St. Simons Island
Want to try your hand at offshore fishing? The waters surrounding St. Simons Island are teeming with game fish – the lure for the saltiest of ... Keep Reading
Where Can I Park My Car by the Beach on St. Simons Island
Looking for a place to park your car by the beach on St. Simons Island? You're in luck! We have compiled a list of all the best places to park, so ... Keep Reading
Harvest Time Scavenger Hunt at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Autumn is here! This is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy fall activities. If you're looking for something fun to do to celebrate the ... Keep Reading
Finding a Babysitter on St. Simons Island
Have you ever been on vacation and needed to find a babysitter? It can be hard work, especially if your kids are little. Luckily we've got some ... Keep Reading
The Hognose Snake: The Snake that Plays Dead
Do you know the hognose snake? This is a unique type of snake that has a special ability – it can play dead! They are rather timid snakes and are ... Keep Reading
Renting Beach Chairs and Other Beach Equipment
Looking to enjoy a day at the beach but don't want to pack and/or haul all of your equipment with you? Renting beach chairs, umbrellas, and other ... Keep Reading
Sand Dunes Protect and Save
Some coastal areas have one or more sets of dunes running parallel to the shoreline directly inland from the beach. In most cases, the dunes are ... Keep Reading
Demere Park
Demere Park, one of the smallest parks in the Golden Isles. It is located on Demere Road toward the south end of St. Simons Island. This ... Keep Reading
Why Golf Continues to Fascinate Me
Golf is a game made up of smaller, very important games. Each game can have fundamentals that are important to all the others. Also, each game has ... Keep Reading
The 7 Best Places to Fish on St. Simons Island: Get Hooked Up
If you're looking for the best places to fish on St. Simons Island, look no further! We've compiled a list of the 7 best spots to reel in some ... Keep Reading
11 Kid-friendly, Family Fun Activities
Looking for something fun to do with your kids on St. Simons Island? Here are 11 of our favorite kid-friendly activities! From playing at the ... Keep Reading
The St. Simons Lighthouse’s History
The First Lighthouse (1810) On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as ... Keep Reading
Peach Pie Recipe
The state of Georgia is known as the "Peach State." As early as 1571, Georgia produces a significant amount peaches, hence the name. Peaches are ... Keep Reading
Travel Spotlight on St. Simons Island
Travel Spotlight on Hopper Blog: the Golden Isles and its Best Attractions. St. Simons is the largest of Georgia’s aptly named network of Golden ... Keep Reading
Weddings and Private Parties
Weddings and parties on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum! Are you looking for a beautiful, historic waterfront setting for ... Keep Reading
Visualizing a Better Game of Golf
Golf can be very simple or difficult. I utilize the KISS method: keep it simple and simple. Part of that is ensuring that you experience a proper ... Keep Reading
Vidalia Onion History
Here is the story of how the original sweet onion was developed in America beginning in the 1930’s until today: What is now a ... Keep Reading
Best Cocktails on St. Simons Island
1. Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg’s maternal grandmother, ... Keep Reading
Cicadas Are All the Buzz
So, what's the buzz around St. Simons Island? Well, it's not the latest hot spot, local band or even the biggest catch of the week. It goes on ... Keep Reading
Check Out the Pier Village Market!
Pier Village Market is the Golden Isles Premier Small Business Hub. Located at 215 Mallery Street, the Pier Village Market is an indoor shopping ... Keep Reading
2022 4th of July Events
St. Simons Island 4th of July Fireworks St. Simons Island Pier Mallery Street, St. Simons Island 9:00 PM To 9:30 PM Enjoy an incredible ... Keep Reading
The Design of a Golf Club
Recreational golfers spend endless hours trying to get their club into the right position at impact. They read in instructional magazines and are ... Keep Reading
Boating on St. Simons Island
When visiting St. Simons Island, you are going to want to get out on the water. There are numerous marinas, boat ramps and docks, wet slips, fishing ... Keep Reading
Discovering Cannon’s Point Preserve
Cannon's Point Preserve offers history and nature to visitors. In September, 2012, following an 18-month fund-raising effort, the St. Simons Land ... Keep Reading
The Rivers Surrounding St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island is part of a cluster of barrier islands and marsh hammocks between the Altamaha River delta to the north, and St. Simons Sound to ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island Fishing Pier
St. Simons Island Fishing Pier! The St. Simons Island Pier at the end of Mallery Street, in the Village area, Gascoigne Bluff Pier, near Causeway ... Keep Reading
America’s Favorite Beach Town
No. 1 Beach Town - St. Simons Island, GA! Lined with white sand and live oaks, the biggest of Georgia’s Golden Isles won the beach-town contest. Why, ... Keep Reading