A Picture Perfect Summer

Everyone wants their summer vacation to be perfect,

even if you’re simply planning a Golden Isles staycation. Not only should it be filled with lots of fun and plenty of memory making, you’ll want to snap some selfies and find special spots that are worthy of Instagram feeds and digital travel blogs. EIL can help with that. We’ve styled a vacation vision book right here that features pics, panoramas, and places worth a visit as highlighted by our own Elegant Islandgram posts. If you live in this wonderful place, like we do, maybe it will remind you to get out and visit some places you haven’t been in a while. We encourage you to take pictures anywhere and everywhere, whether you use a camera or snap by phone, because beauty surrounds us in the Golden Isles and there are hidden treasures to be found around every corner!

palmersvillagecafe 223 Mallery Street

palmersvillagecafe Engaging all your senses with flavorful food, imaginative presentation, and pure passion in pursuit of exceptional Southern hospitality. #breakfast #lunch #brunch #pancakes #omelets #wegotthehooch #keylimepie #instayum

#neptuneparkfunzone

550 Beachview Drive

#neptuneparkfunzone Situated near this sculpture of a mama right whale and her calf, the Neptune Park Fun Zone offers a playground, zero entry swimming pool, interactive kiddie pool, and 18-hole miniature golf course. #pool #playground #puttputt #familyfun #splashtime #whaleselfie

Climb the lighthouse (Selfie at top!) Pool time and miniature golf at Neptune Park Fun Zone

Trolley ride

southeastadventure

313 Mallery St.

southeastadventure Southeast Adventure Outfitters’ passion is sharing the natural beauty and wildlife of the Golden Isles. Kayaking and boating adventures daily. Stop by the store for tour schedule or book online. #kayaktours #kayaksales #paddleout #boattours #loosegoose #marshesofglynn #natureshots

Sit in rocking chairs at Casino Building and watch boats Get SSI Bracelet at Golden Isles Bracelet Co.Nighttime walk on the pier

georgiaseagrill

407 Mallery Street

georgiaseagrill Coastal Southern fare expertly prepared using the freshest locally-sources ingredients including produce from their own Potlikker Farm and sustainably farmed catfish from Satilla Ponds. #dinner #datenight #freshseafood #winebar #eeeeeats

islanddog

412 Mallery Street

islanddog Everything you need for your pooch from cute collars and leashes to life vests, backpacks and carry bags, toys, treats, and more, plus fresh water and a free dog treat for visiting pups. #doggyheaven #treatstoys #theresacatcornertoo #ssilovesdogs

EAT LIKE A LOCAL: Breakfast: Pancakes at Palmer´s Lunch: Burgers and shakes at Zuzu´s Dinner: Daily special at Georgia Sea Grill

zuzusst.simons 119 Mallery Street

zuzusst.simons Hand-pattied burgers, hand-cut fries, hand-squeezed lemonade, and hand-scooped ice cream are just some of the yummy offerings at Zuzu’s. Are you hungry yet? Open for lunch and dinner. #lunch #dinner #burgers #fries #icecream #dontbeafraidofthebrusselsprouts tonyastreasuresinc Get your fun beach tees and totes at Tonya’s! This cute clothing and gift boutique has bags and beachwear, hats, Yeti products and specializes in monogramming, embroidery, engraving, and more. #beachbags #yeti #gifts #monogram #makeitpersonal

tonyastreasuresinc

123 Mallery Street

The Spirits of

St. Simons Island

cobblestoneliving 262 Redfern Village

cobblestoneliving European inspired apparel & accessories that create timeless & effortless looks, perfect for wherever your travels take you next. #europeaninspired #romantic #champagnebar #dinadeasonart

There are spirits among us on St. Simons Island. We’re leaving the tales about Mary the Wanderer and other ghostly apparitions to our Ghost Tour friends. The spirits we’re referring to are faces you’ll find peering out from trunks of the trees or eyes peeking out from old, weathered stumps where branches used to be. These are the famed Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island. While legend was that the images immortalized sailors who lost their lives at sea aboard ships made from our island’s sturdy oaks, artist Keith Jennings says the faces reveal the soul of the tree. Jennings began carving these faces in the island’s oak trees in the 1980s, using gouges and a mallet and working only on areas of trees void of living tissue, such as areas damaged by lightning or stumps that remain when branches have been removed. There were initially about 20 tree spirits located around the island. Some have disappeared over time, but Jennings returned to the island to create some newly commissioned pieces with his talented son Devon in the past few years. Some of the tree spirits are on private property and cannot be accessed, but there are 11 tree spirits in public locations you are welcome to find and take your own selfies with. One of the largest is the mermaid on the tree outside the Golden Isles CVB Visitors Center at 529 Beachview Drive (pictured at left). Stop in the Visitors Center to request a map of locations for the tree spirits (also available on their website at goldenisles.com) and learn the tale of the mermaid, “Cora, Protector of the Loggerheads.” The tree spirit (pictured at right) is one of the newest and is located outside Golden Isles Olive Oil at 306 Redfern Village. If you look carefully, there’s another, older spirit in Redfern Village to be found. This is a fun activity for the whole family and makes for a great photo keepsake book if you take pictures with them all.

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goldenislesoliveoil 306 Redfern Village

goldenislesoliveoil Culinary center and wine bar with a gourmet market. Serving lunch and dinner and hosting live music weekly, as well as cooking classes. They also offer cheese & charcuterie boards and can cater or create custom orders as well as gift baskets. #lunch #dinner #livemusic #gourmetgoodness #wineandcheese #giftbaskets

rightonbooks

222 Redfern Village

rightonbooks Grab a cuppa Joe, a tasty scone, and a good read! This friendly independent bookstore is the home of Jittery Joe’s coffee shop. Fantastic selection of fiction and nonfiction best sellers, art books, cookbooks. #bibliophilesunite #indiebookstore #cookbooks #bookclubs #read #jitteryjoes #coffeeshop #happybaristas

the.cricket.shop.ssi

102 Redfern Village

the.cricket.shop.ssi Finally! A boutique that specializes in finding women the perfect swimsuit! Plus a great selection of casual attire and activewear for tennis, pickleball and golf, shoes, hats and jewelry too. #swimwear #womensfashion #thestorewiththepurpledoor

winebodyandsoul 208 Redfern Village

winebodyandsoul “Wine down” with wine cocktails and live music on select nights in Wine Alley. Inside is a well-stocked wine shop with great gourmet gifts and gadgets. Open mic night on Wednesdays. #wine #winecocktails #winebar #winealley #gifts #livemusic

wild_and_personal 214 Redfern Village

wild_and_personal Unique and trendy fashion in fabrics that are easy to care for and travel friendly in a wide array of styles to appeal to all sizes and shapes. You’ll find shoes, jewelry, accessories, and a variety gift items, skincare, and wellness products as well. #dresses #tunics #jeans #handbags #shoes #womensfashiongonewild

catch228

228 Redfern Village

catch228 Catch us if you can! Daily specials and fresh catch, plentiful oysters, sports on the TVs, full bar with Happy Hour specials, are just some of the reasons Catch 228 Oyster Bar & Grill is a locals’ favorite. #sportsbar #godawgs #wednesdayswithlevi #sundaybloodymarybar

Time to shop! LOTS of stores in Redfern Village Wear comfy shoes Sushi stop: Fancy Q

bubbagarcias

200 Redfern Village

bubbagarcias Taco Tuesday and every other day too! Open daily for good food, great friends, and tasty tequila. Laid-back beach vibe inspired by The South, South of the Border, and the Caribbean, rolled into a Mexican cantina. #lunch #dinner #brunch #happyhour #livemusic #latenightatbubbasup

planters_exchange

Shops on Market Street, Ste. 110

planters_exchange Sophisticated style. Planters Exchange has designer fashion and accessories for men and women. Exquisite jewelry from Mazza and Clara Williams. #bespokedetails #customsuits #fashionforward #touchofclass

Make Some Historic Memories

Besides the lighthouse, the most frequently photographed historic sites on St. Simons Island are Christ Church Frederica and the nearby Celtic cross in Wesley Memorial Garden. Christ Church Frederica gained recognition outside of the Golden Isles when author Eugenia Price penned The Beloved Invader, sharing the tale of the church that was rebuilt by Rev. Anson Dodge, Jr. as a memorial to his first wife Ellen, who tragically died on their honeymoon travels. Seeing the Dodge’s graves in the church’s cemetery inspired Price’s historical research and novel. She was so enchanted by the island that she eventually moved here and is now buried in that same cemetery. The stained glass windows (one by Tiffany) depict religious scenes and prominent figures in the island’s history, including Dodge. Across the street is the azalea filled Wesley Memorial Garden with its 18 feet tall, 15 ton stone Celtic cross. The garden honors Anglican priests John and Charles Wesley, who visited the island and later founded the Methodist Church.

shackelfordshoes

Shops on Market Street, Ste. 122

shackelfordshoes Shackelford is shoe paradise! Handbags, jewelry, and other accessories too! #womensshoes #sandals #boots #booties #putyourbestfootforward

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josephjewelersssi

Shops at Sea Island, Ste. 16

josephjewelersssi Planning to pop the question on vacation? Make her souvenir sparkle! Serving the South since 1910, this locally owned jewelry store specializes in modern designer, custom, and estate fine jewelry. #ido #finejewelry #beachwedding #islandengagement

ronnelebow_ssi

Shops on Market Street, Ste. 124

ronnelebow_ssi Dresses, dresses, dresses — and so much more! Styles for any occasion for the young and young at heart. #casualwear #resortwear #inspiredstyle #dressup

View works of art at Anderson Fine Art Gallery and ArtTrends Spend a quiet moment at the new historic marker for Ibo Landing by Old Stables Corner Park

Visit the Fort

fredericapharmacy 3603 Frederica Road

fredericapharmacy Forgot what?! Frederica Pharmacy is a local, independent pharmacy, that also has you covered for whatever you might need on your beach trip! #rxmeds #gifts #sunglasses #sunscreen #beachlife

Just north of Christ Church is Fort Frederica National Monument. Established in 1736 by General James Oglethorpe, Fort Frederica was the focus of defense for the newly formed colony of Georgia. A British victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh, about six miles south of the fort, in 1742, secured Britain’s hold here. After Oglethorpe’s regiment was disbanded in 1749, the fort and town fell into decline. Remains of the fortified settlement include ruins of the fort, barracks, walls, moats, and foundations of several houses. An obelisk monument near the visitor center honors the family of one of the most outstanding African- American figures of modern history, Robert S. Abbott. Born on St. Simons Island, Abbott became the editor and publisher of The Chicago Defender.

salsneighborhoodpizzeria

3415 Frederica Road

salsneighborhoodpizzeria You’ll fall in love at first bite and feel like family in this neighborhood eatery that serves up delicious pizza and other Italian dishes. Full bar service too. #pizza #italian #thatsamore

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2487 Demere Rd., Suite 300 St. Simons Island, GA 912-638-9302 WhatleyPediatricDentistry.com

Honoring the

Home Front

Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s World War II Home Front Museum, located in the Historic Coast Guard Station on East Beach tells the important and inspiring story of Coastal Georgia’s profound contribution to the World War II effort. Through state-of-the-art interactive exhibits that provide authentic and meaningful activities for visitors of all ages, it tells the multi-faced story of bold initiatives here in Glynn County. Members of our community protected the coast from German submarines with airships, trained fighter pilots, built Liberty Ships to supply troops overseas, and much more. Learn about the Liberty shipyard, airship base, and naval radar training facilities that were located here and hear personal stories told through interviews, artifacts, documents, and photographs. It’s a place where kids are invited to push buttons, learn to spot and identify planes, build a Liberty ship, see how much you can buy at the store with your ration points, brush

kingandprince

201 Arnold Street

kingandprince On the grounds of The King and Prince Resort, The Cottage Custard + Coffee offers an outdoor play area with fun castle and climbing wall for kids. It’s a perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and pastries or a frozen custard treat. #sweettreats #frozencustard #coffee #pastry #playground

oceanmotionsurfcompany

1300 Ocean Boulevard

oceanmotionsurfcompany Surf’s up! Ocean Motion has everything you need to be beach ready with the best surf and outdoor brands for active lifestyles. Beach and casual attire, hats, sandals, sunglasses, bags, skimboards, and so much more! #activeattire #livelife #beachwear #ridethewaves

Take a selfie at iconic Hazel´s Cafe on Demere Rd. Stop in Butterfly Garden on the way

up on your knot-tying skills, and listen to personal accounts of what it was like to live and work here during World War II. It’s a fantastic way to take a break from the beach or spend some time on a rainy day.

The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 12:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday. To get the most bang for your buck, purchase a combined ticket ($20 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12) for access to both the World War II Home Front Museum and the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum. These spots are both ripe for selfies and photos that capture the essence of the island, and they also offer a wide array of souvenirs and gift items. For more information, visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

beachcomberssi

319 Arnold Street

beachcomberssi No shoes, no shirt, no problem! Slow smoked BBQ served up with a relaxed beach vibe. Enjoy pulled pork, brisket, ribs, turkey, burgers washed down with cold beer, bourbon, or other beverages of your choice. #lunch #dinner #BBQatthebeach #beachvibes #islandtime

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the_bailey_boys 155 Skylane Road

the_bailey_boys Keep the kids photo-ready in the cutest styles from Bailey Boys. St. Simons Island is home to this thoughtfully crafted brand of Southern clothing that never goes out of style. Visit their store on the island to stock up on sporty ensembles and precious dresses. #infants #toddlers #boys #girls #timelessstyle Check out shops near the airport and take a selfie with the restored 1960 biplane “Baby Lake” in the terminal Grab some swag from SSI Tee Time and take pic at selfie wall

restorationimports

125 Gary L. Moore Court

restorationimports Step in the showroom and you’ll think you’ve been transported to heaven. Décor and furniture designs that blend French classic and transitional styles and mix finishes, exquisite details, and clean lines for versatility in any home. #carteblanche #doghouse #caninecrib #homedecor #furniture #canweliveintheshowroom #selfiespotsgalore

mygvarts

106 Island Drive

mygvarts Fly right into the community arts center and gallery with the colorful bi-plane outside. You’ll find artwork on display in the gallery plus an art market offering creations by our local artists. There are often demonstrations and workshops you can drop in too. #localart #supportlocalartists

maggiesssi

1616 Frederica Road

maggiesssi Stop and smell the… geraniums! Known as Lady Dawg Headquarters for its fabulous array of red and black game day attire and full range of UGA football accessories, this island landmark is nearing its 5th decade of offering high quality resort wear in misses and women’s sizes. #krazylarry #womenswear #resortwear #casualchic #ladydawghq #uniqueboutique

Pick up some fresh veggies and peaches at the Farmer´s Market or GA Peach Stand Cut a rug on Shag Night at Ziggy´s

stsimonslandtrust 1810 Frederica Road

stsimonslandtrust If you want to pick up a quick free read or find a quiet place to picnic, the St. Simons Land Trust’s grounds at 1810 offer a little lending library of books with bench and dog watering area in front as well as a beautiful shaded lawn with benches and tables out back. #sitaspell #borrowabook #packapicnic #enjoynature

#islandacehardware 329 Longview Plaza

#islandacehardware More than just hardware! Ice Mule and Yeti coolers, sunglasses, and all your grilling needs. #yeti #icemule #familyowned #mosthelpfulstaff

st.simonsdrugs

209 Longview Plaza

st.simonsdrugs Whether you’re filling a prescription, looking for a wedding gift, need a rainy day game or puzzle, have to grab a beach bag, decorate for a party, or want a cute casual dress to change into without going home, St. Simons Drug Co. has it all! #prescriptiondelivery #toysandgames #gifts #notyouraveragedrugstore

Sip Bushwackers at the new Channel Marker Bar at Southern Soul Barbeque Dish up some froyo with favorite toppings at Fuse

acourtyardflorist

231 Skiff Landing Road

acourtyardflorist Add a pop of color to your room or brighten someone’s day with fresh floral arrangements from A Courtyard Florist. They have beautiful blooms to take home or have delivered as well as a variety of gift items. #florist #flowers #coloryourworld #showsomelove #flowersmakeeverythingbetter

lcwantiques

107 Low Country Lane

lcwantiques Tucked behind Bubba Garcia’s, there’s a treasure trove of beautiful one-of-akind antiques and vintage pieces at Low Country Walk Antiques. French furniture, copper, pottery, Staffordshire dogs, ironwork—there’s so much to discover around each corner! #frenchantiques #englishantiques #bluewillow #copper #breadboards #hiddentreasure