St. Simons Island Activities that are Better in Winter
No matter what time of year you visit St. Simons Island, you'll find plenty to do. Unlike many beach vacation destinations, St. Simons has a year-round population of about 13,000, so businesses aren't just seasonal. That, coupled with mild temperatures, means a wintertime beach vacation can be just as much fun as the summer, with better prices and smaller crowds.
While the beach is fun any time of year, here are three things to do on St. Simons that are best in the cooler months.
Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Photo by @3.little.trees
1. Explore Fort Frederica National Monument
If things had gone differently back in colonial times, Georgia might have been a Spanish colony. Fort Frederica guarded the coast from Spanish-occupied St. Augustine. It's now a National Historic Site with a small museum and stunning marsh views.
Hofwyl-Broadfield State Historic Site in Brunswick
2. Learn about life on Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Just off St. Simons Island is this authentic Southern rice plantation, preserved as one of Georgia's state historic sites. Learn about life on a rice farm from its origins through modern times.
Lady Jane Shrimpin' Excursions in Brunswick, Georgia
3. Go shrimping on the Lady Jane
In summer, it can be tough to get a reservation for this popular attraction, which is one of my favorites. The Lady Jane is an authentic shrimp boat. Trawls bring up a bounty of sea life to examine and release.
King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia
Ready to plan your trip?
My favorite hotel on the island is the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, but there are many more great places to stay on the island. Find more things to do, places to eat, and places to stay in the Guide to St. Simons Island.
