LANDMARKS

Saint Simons Island has its share of landmarks embedded in the annals of history.  From the time the first settlers came to the island in the 1700’s, these places have a story to tell.

Take a stroll in the beautiful Wesley Garden located across from Christ Church in the north end of the island.

Built in 1872, this active lighthouse is the defining landmark for the Golden Isles.  Closed for the time being, the lighthouse is scheduled to reopen on June 1.  To learn more about the lighthouse and to get your tour tickets, click the link below.

The Fort Frederica National Monument is now fully open to the public 9am to 5 pm daily.

Discover Coastal Georgia’s extraordinary contributions to winning World War II.

Georgia’s Methodist Conference Center, a celebrated destination for groups, couples, and families in search of a peaceful environment and a chance to rediscover what’s truly important.

In 1742, during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, English and Spanish forces fought in an encounter later known as the “Battle of Bloody Marsh“. The name came from old tales claiming the marsh “ran red with the blood of Spaniards“.