St. Simons Island-part 2

Yesterday we talked about yummy eats on St. Simons island and today I’m going to tell you about some fun activities and things to do that are family friendly. These aren’t the only things to do, but definitely some of our favorites.

1. The Beach 

Of course. I mean, it’s an island after all. Our favorite public beach to visit is Massengale Parl. It’s fairly close to the King and Prince as well as my favorite BBQ restaurant that I highlighted yesterday, The Beachcomber. If you go during the summer month, good luck finding a parking spot here! That actually goes for any beach on the island. Our little gem has been discovered so it gets pretty crowded. We always try to get there early and pick a nice spot for our huge tent (we burn like it’s our job).

2.  Neptune Park Fun Zone 

This place is fairly new and has lots of things for families. There is a putt-putt course which is adorable as well as a water park. I have never been inside the waterpark, but you can see if from the outside and it looks like a blast for families. So if you’re looking for a place to cool down from those hot south Georgia days, give this place a try! Here’s a link to their site.

3.  Shopping 

St. Simons has it’s fair share of stores for your shopping pleasure. If you head down to the pier, you can’t miss the majority of the beach-y shops like Tonya’s, Go Fish, cute dress boutiques, a toy store and more. However, if you’re trying to stay away from the “huge” crowds, check out the shops at Red Fern as well as in the shopping strip near Harris Teeter where there are cute, preppy stores. There is a small, quaint store that we would visit all the time and still love it to this day and it’s called “Pane in the Glass.” It’s a little store that has lot of handmade items and it’s so cute and super eclectic! Definitely take some time to stop in! Lastly, there are tons of outdoor/adventure shops around the island and they’re not hard to find. Check out some more shops here.

4. St. Simons Island Light House 

Who doesn’t love a cute little light house? Check out the one on the island right next to the pier and try walking to the top. There is even a museum at the bottom that you should check out.

5. Ride Bikes

This is such a bike friendly place to visit. You can ride almost anywhere on the island and there are sidewalks everywhere and most places to ride are shaded. When we go with my family, we ride all the time! Try riding on the beach early in the morning and catch the sunrise…it’s beautiful!

If you’re willing to travel off of the island, take a trip over the Jekyll Island and explore their beaches (they have awesome driftwood beaches) and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! They also have a pretty awesome water park!

Hope you enjoy some of the things we love doing while visiting the island!

Kb.

       

St. Simons Island – part 1

Since Britt and I just got back from a wonderful vacation with his family, I thought I would share a little about one of my favorite places, St. Simon’s Island in south Georgia. It’s an adorable, quaint little island that I have been visiting for over 24 years with my entire family (cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles….you get the picture) and we even got married there! That being said, I would like to share my love of the island in a three part series starting with some yummy eats!

 

Let’s talk food, y’all. I love to eat however, Britt is the pickiest person I know so I’m going to share some delicious places on the island that we both love.

How about we start with seafood…it is an island after all.

1. Mullet Bay

Mullet Bay is a really big tourist-y restaurant, but it has a great atmosphere, especially since they recently upgraded their patio. It could use a little (actually a lot) of help in the interior, can you say 1990’s beach theme? It’s still fun to visit and their food is really good. I love their shrimp and any of their other seafood dishes, but Britt doesn’t eat seafood, so he get’s their burger and loves it. If you go, definitely try out their Mahi Finger as an appetizer…it’s always a hit at our table.

Check out their website and menu here.

2. ECHO

If you are looking for something that is not so tourist-y and more trendy, you have to check out the newly renovated restaurant called ECHO located in the King and Prince Resort. We adore the King and Prince and said “I do” under their palms next to the ocean. Since we got married almost three years ago, we had to go back this past year to check out their renovations and it blew us away. It’s incredible! We loved the trendy feel and were so impressed by how much work they had done (we were a little jealous of how good it looked). Britt and I went there for breakfast one morning before his family arrived and I got way too much food and loved it. Britt got his classic staple, biscuit and gravy.  However…the service is not up to par. We were pretty disappointed because we love the new look, they just need to work on the service a little. They’re get there! If you are in the mood for a delicious breakfast or brunch, it’s definitely a place to go.

Check out their site here.

3. Beachcomber BBQ

I am such a sucker for some good, southern BBQ and this place definitely delivers! I am pretty picky when it comes to my shredded pork and this place is the best. The outside (and inside) may not look so appealing, but let me tell you, after a long day on the beach, it is a must visit! Britt doesn’t eat BBQ very often so when he goes, he gets the hot dog and raves about it. We recently tried the smoked turkey and it was a winner, too. There are other BBQ places on the island that are more popular, but this one is the winner in my book.

Here’s their site!

4. Costa Kitchen and Raw Bar

Hello, yummy! I went to this place for the first time ever last weekend and was in love. We all went for brunch and it was great! I had chicken and waffles and there was not a bite left over (that’s a big deal for me). Pair that with a strong mimosa and you’ve got the best brunch ever (can you tell I’m a brunch person?). It is a little bit off the main part of the island, but worth the 5 minute drive…it’s a small island, y’all. It sits right on the harbor and has a fresh and trendy feel inside. We walked out on the docks after brunch and took some pictures that I’ll post later. I would assume they have a killer dinner as well. Don’t miss this place!

Find their site here.

5. Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzaria

Last but not least…pizza! Come on, who doesn’t love an awesome slice of pizza everyone now and then? The Briscoe’s definitely do! We love our pizza and this place is wonderful. If you decide to eat here…get there early because it’s a local favorite and is always packed. Sit back, have a glass of wine and enjoy some of the best pizza around.

Here’s where to find more on Sal’s.

Well there you have it, y’all, my favorite places to eat on St. Simon’s Island. Check back again for more posts about the island and find out why it so special.

Cheers & Happy Eats!

Kb.