SCAN FOR MORE IF YOU LIKE ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Find more ways to soak up sun and sand. You Also Might Enjoy... Find a blend of culture, history and island beauty on Sapelo Island , accessible only by ferry with a pre-booked tour. Learn about the people of Hog Hammock —one of the last intact Gullah Geechee communities—and their agricultural and fishing roots. Descendants of enslaved peoples from West Africa, the Hog Hammock community honors their heritage by passing on traditions like making baskets and weaving cast nets. Marvel at Georgia’s earliest Native American artifacts at the intriguing Sapelo Island Shell Ring Complex , which dates back to 2170 BC. On Nanny Goat Beach , hunt for sand dollars along 2 miles of wave-lapped coast. Or climb 80 steps to see the views from the candy-cane-striped Sapelo Island Lighthouse , built in 1820. Indulge in the luxury of the Golden Isles on Sea Island at The Cloister or The Lodge at Sea Island —the world’s only resort to receive four Forbes Five Star awards 14 years running. Spa treatments, shopping and championship golf courses offer all the perks expected of a beach resort, but coastal Georgia’s Southern charms are what makes the Sea Island experience stand out. Discover 5 miles of private golden beaches, perfect for strolling, riding horses or relaxing. Dine on the freshest seafood as Spanish moss dances from oak branches in the ocean breeze. Unwind on a custom yacht cruise as you cut through thick marshlands and experience the full beauty of the state’s coast. 102 #EXPLOREGEORGIA SEA ISLAND/BEN GALLAND
Official State Travel Guide 2023 Georgia Official State Travel Guide: Page 102
