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Guests of all ages have loved visiting St. Simons Island for its mixture of traditional beach town vibes with southern hospitality and historic buildings. When you stay at Best Western Plus St. Simons Island, you’re choosing a quality hotel, placing you and your family closer to area attractions.
Visiting the local shops and eateries is a breeze, as many locations can be found just a mile away from your spacious room. Meanwhile, a trip to the beach is as close as two miles away. Or, for something a bit more adventurous, you can easily take a day trip just south of the hotel to Jekyll Island. No matter where your trip takes you, it’s an easy and convenient way back to your best hotel room.
From local wildlife to historical tours, outdoor walks and hikes and beautiful sunsets at the beach, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy.
Featured Attractions

Southeast Adventure
What better way is there to enjoy the nature wonder of the state of Georgia other than being in the middle of it all? At SouthEast Adventure Outfitters, you can find everything you need to explore the island from the comfort of your own kayak. With available tours, as well as gear, accessories, and more for paddling and fishing, you can see St. Simons Island the way nature intended. Since 1994, SouthEast Adventures has been offering the best in outdoor exploring, and they continue to delight guests today.
The Lady Jane Shrimp Boat
If you want to enjoy the water but kayaking isn’t quite for you, the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat is a great way for any guest to enjoy the surrounding water. Located at Credle’s Adventures, this certified shrimp boat has been lovingly refurbished to provide all guests a calm yet exciting view of the ocean. Even though the haul is supposed to be shrimp, it’s common to see other types of marine life as well on your journey through the local waterways.


The Lady Jane Shrimp Boat
If you want to enjoy the water but kayaking isn’t quite for you, the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat is a great way for any guest to enjoy the surrounding water. Located at Credle’s Adventures, this certified shrimp boat has been lovingly refurbished to provide all guests a calm yet exciting view of the ocean. Even though the haul is supposed to be shrimp, it’s common to see other types of marine life as well on your journey through the local waterways.

Salt Marsh Nature Tour
One of the more unique natural sightings in the Golden Isles communities is our local salt marshes. These wetlands are fed by the ocean and are best viewed at low tides. They can be found all around St. Simons Island, and tours can be taken with many different service providers. Viewing the salt marshes is always a fun-filled day as these tours take you into the local ecosystem with plenty of species of animals appearing along the way. Enjoy the scenic views and the great outdoors with the local salt marshes.
All Attractions
Things to Do
- Southeast Adventure 2.8 mi
- Jekyll Island 17.8 mi
- St. Simmons Lighthouse 3.2 mi
- The Lady Jane Shrimp Boat 8.2 mi
- Fort Frederica National
Monument 6.0 mi - Ghost Walks of St. Simons 4.8 mi
- Summer Waves Waterpark 16.3 mi
- Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation 15.6 mi
- Epworth’s Methodist Museum 1.3 mi
Restaurants
- Southern Soul Barbecue 1.4 mi
- Iguanas Seafood Restaurant 3.0 mi
- Café Frederica 3.0 mi
- Barbara Jean's 2.9 mi
- Blackwater Grill 1.3 mi
- St. Simons Sweets 3.0 mi
- Sal's Neighborhood Pizzeria 3.5 mi
- Sandcastle Café 3.0 mi
- Bennie's Red Barn 4.5 mi
- Coastal Kitchen Raw Bar 1.3 mi
Shopping
- Hope's Inc. 3.0 mi
- Glynn Place Mall 9.2 mi
- Edwin Watts Golf 0.9 mi
- Chico's 2.9 mi
- Whittle's Gift Shop 15.8 mi