St. Simons, Georgia
St. Simons is a community of 16,228 people in Glynn County, Georgia.
Why visit St. Simons
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include St. Simons Island Light, Island Cinemas, U.S. Coast Guard Station - Saint Simons Island and East Beach Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in St. Simons
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Simons
St. Simons Island (SSI or just St. Simons) is a barrier island and census-designated place (CDP) located on St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. The names of the community and the island are interchangeable, known simply as "St. Simons Island" or "SSI", or locally as "The Island". St. Simons is part of the Brunswick metropolitan statistical area, and according to the 2020 U.S. census, the CDP had a population of 14,982. Located on the southeast Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, St.
From the Wikipedia article St. Simons, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
St. Simons Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Lighthouse in Georgia, United States
Museums and landmarks15
U.S. Coast Guard Station - Saint Simons Island
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
4201 1st Street, St. Simons
East Beach Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic US Coast Guard station
Fort Frederica National Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Heritage site in St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
Strachan House Garage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in St. Simons, Georgia
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hotel in St. Simons, Georgia
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Bennie's Red Barn
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak · 2.0 mi
5514 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Mo-Th 17:30-21:30, Fr-Sa 17:30-22:00, Su 11:00-15:00,17:30-21:30
Brogen's North
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Seafood, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
3600 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Mo-Sa 23:30-02:00
Bubba Garcias
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
200 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
La Plancha
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
3600 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Mellow Mushroom
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.1 mi
440 Kings Way, Saint Simons Island
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Sal's Neighborhood Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
3415 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Tu-Th 16:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 16:00-21:00
Cilantros
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
20 Market Street, Saint Simons Island
Su- Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Frederica House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 0.8 mi
3611 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Mo-Su 17:30-21:00
40 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship20
Saint Simons Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.7 mi
205 Kings Way, Saint Simons Island
Saint Ignatius Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.4 mi
2906 Demere Road, Saint Simons Island
Saint Paul Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
2700 Demere Road, Saint Simons Island
St. Simons Community Church
Church · 0.6 mi
2700 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island
Shopping16
Shops at Sea Island
Shopping center · 0.5 mi
600 Sea Island Road, Saint Simons Island
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare3
Map of St. Simons
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 60°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 72°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Glynn County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Country Club Estates 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Brunswick 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Dock Junction 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Jekyll Island 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Sterling 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Darien 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fernandina Beach 36 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Yulee 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Hinesville 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Richmond Hill 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The pier in Neptune Park, St. Simons Island, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Simons boating and fishing club, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glynn County Police and Fire, St. Simons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport tarmac, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunset - St. Simons, Georgia, US2, Bert Cash, CC BY 2.0
- Sunset - St. Simons, Georgia, US3, Bert Cash, CC BY 2.0
- Crabdaddy's Seafood Grill, St. Simons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Crab Trap, St. Simons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boulevard Cafe, St. Simons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse and museum, St. Simons, GA, USA, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Coast Guard station, St. Simons, GA, US 2015, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Kingandprince, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FortFredBackside, Bubba73 (talk) , Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stracham House Garage, St. Simons, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- ChristChurchStSimons, Jud McCranie, aka Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tiramisu at Delaney's (7712308084), Ralph Daily from Birmingham, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sal "Rocky" Cenicola, John A Moceyunas - LDLTV, Inc., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bishop Arthur J. Moore memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arthur James Moore building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Epworth-by-the-sea marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lumber Mill Arches, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lumber Mill Arches ruins, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Epworth Pioneers historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Simons Mill Church b, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Simons Mill Church a, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Mission by the Sea historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Man Named Wesley Passed This Way historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Epworth by the Sea Methodist Center, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gascoigne Bluff historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS012-E-14198 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-34529 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-88740 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cup of Crab Bisque at Coastal Kitchen, Ralph Daily from Birmingham, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Robert Sabuda 2015, Jtalvy, CC0
- Trachinotus carolinus 580604174, Dan Vickers, CC BY 4.0
- ShipOnGrass, Bubba73 (talk) ,, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance of Fort McAllister State Park, Pharmaabhi1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King and Prince Hotel entrance drive, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King and Prince Hotel NRHP plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King and Prince Hotel Echo bar, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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