My favorite place. My mom was cremated and we actually had a ceremony and dumped her ashes on the walkway y’all were standing on in front of the light house. this was her favorite place. And my uncle has a bench placed in his name right next to the pier. My family has been there for decades. This island is amazing and peaceful and such a hidden gem ❤️❤️❤️.
Thank you so much for the encouragement. We tried hard to help others get the most out of their stay at this sweet little beach town. Love our GA spots!
@@SouthernTravelGuru just a couple of weeks ago we visited the WW2 museum for the first time and our kids loved it. We visited Fort Frederica, went on a ghost tour. We also went on a dolphin tour just off St Simons on Sea Island. A trip to the sea turtle center on Jekyll is also a must do. In years past we’ve stayed at the king and prince but changed it up to the beach club this year and it was fantastic. Needless to say.. if I win the lottery, you’ll find me at St Simons 😂
@@smokeycoonhoundut6081 wow- y’all know how to have a good time on the islands. Very proud of the WWII Museum - sounds like you may enjoy the history. Many spots like FF are beautiful with lots of intriguing stories of old. Have you made it to the site of Bloody Marsh or Christ Church yet?
@@SouthernTravelGuru we did visit the Bloody Marsh but have not been to Christ Church yet. We will definitely check it out next year. I’m a history buff for sure but each trip just ends too soon to see everything! Can’t wait to go back
I love Saint Simons Island, we use to go the several times a year but with my new job, I can't just take off when I want. We like to stay at either Epworth By The Sea or Saint Simons Inn By The Lighthouse. Favorite places to eat, Brogans, Mullet Bay, Iguanas has some good fried grits, Half Shell, Frosty's has pretty good dogs and of course Waffle House is on the list every time we go. Of course there are many other good restaurants we have ate at. Love the live oaks and Spanish moss. We go to the mainland once or twice to shop. Thanks for sharing.
I first went to SSI back in 1999 to work for a few days. Back then you had to pay a toll of $.25 cents to get onto the island. After all these years, it is still my favorite vacation spot.
A whole .25 cents? 🥰 I didn’t know SSI ever charged a toll! So interesting. Sure it wasn’t Jekyll back then? I’m sure it was even better back in the day on SSI!
@@SouthernTravelGuru No, it was SSI and it was only during the day. At night the toll gate was raised. I'm not sure when they removed it for good. I didn't go back for a couple of years after that and it was gone. Amelia Island, Florida is also a great place to vacation.
Thanks for commenting. Not sure about the flamingos. The hubs has on a blue shirt but it has a boat on the back. Could that be it? I can send you a link to the brand website - it's a southern outdoor company. Let me know if that helps!
These are secrets to some tourists who haven't been before. It took us several trips to find some of these spots. This channel serves those who aren't familiar with all there is to do in our beautiful south.
I have been to St Simons many times but learned some things I didn't know about St Simons. I love your video
Thank you so much, Michael. We had a lot of fun producing it & trying to accurately showcase this wonderful place to help viewers!
My favorite place. My mom was cremated and we actually had a ceremony and dumped her ashes on the walkway y’all were standing on in front of the light house. this was her favorite place. And my uncle has a bench placed in his name right next to the pier. My family has been there for decades. This island is amazing and peaceful and such a hidden gem ❤️❤️❤️.
Oh wow! 💙 I’ve noticed the benches before with names on them. What’s your uncle’s name & I’ll look for it next time! It is a very special island
I think this video is awesome. Yall done a good job. This is our favorite beach town because it has that great Georgia feel to it.
Thank you so much for the encouragement. We tried hard to help others get the most out of their stay at this sweet little beach town. Love our GA spots!
We’ve been taking our kids to st simons for 5 years now. We absolutely love it. By far our favorite beach vacation spot
That’s wonderful. It’s a charmingly special place. Would love to know your favorites?
@@SouthernTravelGuru just a couple of weeks ago we visited the WW2 museum for the first time and our kids loved it. We visited Fort Frederica, went on a ghost tour. We also went on a dolphin tour just off St Simons on Sea Island. A trip to the sea turtle center on Jekyll is also a must do. In years past we’ve stayed at the king and prince but changed it up to the beach club this year and it was fantastic. Needless to say.. if I win the lottery, you’ll find me at St Simons 😂
@@smokeycoonhoundut6081 wow- y’all know how to have a good time on the islands. Very proud of the WWII Museum - sounds like you may enjoy the history. Many spots like FF are beautiful with lots of intriguing stories of old. Have you made it to the site of Bloody Marsh or Christ Church yet?
@@SouthernTravelGuru we did visit the Bloody Marsh but have not been to Christ Church yet. We will definitely check it out next year. I’m a history buff for sure but each trip just ends too soon to see everything! Can’t wait to go back
We didn’t find out about the tree spirits until the last day but we look forward to hunting them down next year
I love Saint Simons Island, we use to go the several times a year but with my new job, I can't just take off when I want. We like to stay at either Epworth By The Sea or Saint Simons Inn By The Lighthouse. Favorite places to eat, Brogans, Mullet Bay, Iguanas has some good fried grits, Half Shell, Frosty's has pretty good dogs and of course Waffle House is on the list every time we go. Of course there are many other good restaurants we have ate at. Love the live oaks and Spanish moss. We go to the mainland once or twice to shop. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing what you love when visiting St Simons. Glad to have you around.
-shan
I've been there alot I'm about to go there again
it's a fun place to visit!
I grew up there. Home sweet home
Awe! I bet you miss it sometimes. What region are you in now?
I first went to SSI back in 1999 to work for a few days. Back then you had to pay a toll of $.25 cents to get onto the island. After all these years, it is still my favorite vacation spot.
A whole .25 cents? 🥰 I didn’t know SSI ever charged a toll! So interesting. Sure it wasn’t Jekyll back then? I’m sure it was even better back in the day on SSI!
@@SouthernTravelGuru No, it was SSI and it was only during the day. At night the toll gate was raised. I'm not sure when they removed it for good. I didn't go back for a couple of years after that and it was gone. Amelia Island, Florida is also a great place to vacation.
@@bgm1236 that is so interesting! Thanks for the info. While it can be veryyy busy at times, it’s still a gorgeous gorgeous place. Thx for commenting!
My uncle was the one who got that toll booth removed
really?? Feel free to elaborate!
Best viewes.
Thanks. We are staying here this summer. I have to ask. We’re did he get the blue shirt with flamingos that he had on in the opening of the video?
Thanks for commenting. Not sure about the flamingos. The hubs has on a blue shirt but it has a boat on the back. Could that be it? I can send you a link to the brand website - it's a southern outdoor company. Let me know if that helps!
Hey where's that beach at what's the best way to get there
Not where I can look at the moment. Link in description gives list with addresses to all
Good video on my things to do there. The title of the video says hidden,these are all well known things to do there???
These aren’t well-known to everyone. It took us many trips to discover the 3 hidden gems I shared. Thanks for commenting! 😎
My mom died and I moved to Pittsburgh to be near my dad. I really miss Savannah. I prefer St Simons to Tybee. I'm home sick as ever
Oh no! I hope you can return soon.
Who are you trying to fool there hasn't been a secret spot on Saint Simons in 35 years.
These are secrets to some tourists who haven't been before. It took us several trips to find some of these spots. This channel serves those who aren't familiar with all there is to do in our beautiful south.
Where's this channel been hiding??
Awe!! Thanks so much.