Located under and adjacent to the Sidney Lanier Bridge, this park also goes by the name Liberty…read moreShip Park. I only checked out the park on the west side of the bridge abutment, but there is much more to the east including a boat ramp, restrooms and nature trails. The fishing pier is the former bridge until it was torn down after the current bridge was completed. Not much more than four lanes of "road" that ends abruptly at the concrete barriers, it does stick out into the East River a good amount. There is a fantastic view from underneath the bridge, though it was rather overcast today. Several folks were fishing and seemed to be having some success. [Review 15745 overall - 427 in Georgia - 1249 of 2021.]

A Special Visitor at the St. Simons Pier This Morning…read more MoonPie and I were at the pier this morning when an angler accidentally caught a sea turtle. Thankfully, the turtle was handled carefully, the hook was removed, and it was released back into the ocean where it belongs. It swam away strong, which was mighty good to see. You never know what you'll witness at the St. Simons Pier. One minute MoonPie is visiting with everybody walking by, and the next minute we're watching a sea turtle get a second chance. Just another memorable morning on St. Simons Island. Have you ever seen a sea turtle near the pier? #StSimonsIsland #SaintSimonsIslandOnMyMind #StSimonsPier #SeaTurtle #MoonPie #GeorgiaCoast #IslandLife

A lovely spot to grab some pictures! We came to this area of the island to do some shopping and…read morestrolled down to look out over the ocean. It's a really great spot to go fishing or sit and chill. Lots of people, but it's still calm. I loved being able to take pictures with the lighthouse and soak in the sunshine. Make sure you stroll down this way!

We stopped here on the way back from visiting the Horton House Ruins and the du Bignon cemetery…read more It's not far away off the main road. We came here to see their fishing pier, not realizing that it's also a venue for horseback riding. But the signs say this as you are entering the area. This is one of the few really buggy places we encountered on island. In fact, the buggiest. We were glad we had some spray on. So, plan ahead if you're coming here. We drove in on a very narrow road along with a few of the bicycle riders. We passed some of the picnic areas with tables and grills. We parked along the water in the small, paved lot next to the bait and tackle shop/convenience store (it seems to have a bit of everything). We took a walk part of the way down the pier. It is quite large and T-shaped with a straightaway section that's open air and a partly covered area further out into the water. We stopped and talked to some of those who were fishing. We were curious to see what they were catching, if anything. We were told flounder and sheepshead. (Just a note: both are tasty fish, and we were surprised to find no restaurants on island serving either of these fish.). It was delightful with a slight breeze. The park is located across the road from a campground so that may be why there were a lot of bike riders here. In addition, there is a jogging trail which we didn't explore. Supposedly you can see some ships from this pier, as well, but we didn't see any at the time we were there.

This is a cool park at the northern tip of the island. It is located directly across the street…read morefrom the Jekyll campground. This area features a fishing pier, a bait & tackle / convenience shop, picnic areas, grill areas, public restrooms, beach access, views of the sunset, bike and hiking paths, and pens from which the horseback rides embark. This is a very cool place, but i experienced two drawbacks. One was the gnats. Nowhere else on the island did I get gnats than here. I was all over the island, all times of day and night, and honestly this was the only spot where i felt any bugs! I presume it's because of the fish being caught everywhere, but still it's unpleasant. I wish the parks department would look into insect control. If toxins are a concern, natural solutions like nematodes and bats are great at controlling bugs. The other issue was some of the people who consistently hung out at this location. I definitely felt safe everywhere on this island, but I did feel a little intimidated at this spot with some of the fishermen. It seemed like people were casing one another, for what, I do not know. But there was this weird anxiousness and paranoia going on for a lot of the fishing people. Maybe they were competing with one another for the best spot to fish? Just kind of pacing past one another, giving dirty looks. Odd. Or maybe they were just losing their minds from the bugs? People were definitely on edge any time I visited this place. I smiled at many, no one smiled back. Just odd. So those things aside, I recommend you plan to wear bug repellent and just keep moving around as you visit this place. Idk how people were grilling and having picnics with those gnats. Good for them. But my advice is to just make your rounds to see everything and hike it outta there to anywhere else on the island if you want to just sit and chill!

This was by far our daughter's favorite adventure while visiting! :) she told everyone about what…read moreshe saw and what she did for the next three weeks! It happened three months ago and she still tells people about how fun it was to touch animals and learn about them!! Get tickets early cause they sell out fast!

Very knowledgeable tour guide. Made it fun for the kids and adults. Very interactive and also…read moreeducational.

I've been a client of Capt Mark's for 10 years, and there's nobody I'd rather fish with. Captain…read moreMark doesn't just put you on fish, he's constantly teaching you how to be a better fisherman.

Best Captain in the south He fishes to win! He is so passionate about fishing and wants others to…read moreexperience the excitement of catching fish..whether for dinner or just to release! Don't pass up an opportunity to fish with him! He is awesome!

We adore this campground. We have stayed 4 times over the past 2 years. The sites are spacious and…read moresettled deep in the woods. The facilities are well kept. The employees and camp hosts are friendly and helpful. There is lots of trails and wildlife to enjoy. Anytime we have had issues, they are promptly addressed and rectified. The only slight drawback is the paper mill stench. It can be quite awful at times. Oh! And the noseeum's. Bring bug spray! We regularly visit Savannah, Jacksonville, St Simons, Jekyll Island, Amelia Island and Okefenokee National Park while staying here. Brunswick has all the necessities you would need and is a nice town. Husband always visits the Pinball Palace! Highly recommend staying a while and really exploring the beauty of this area.

Looking for a quiet place to park the van that was near water and close enough to the Interstate…read morethat I would get LTE coverage, I found it here at Blythe Island. Transients like me and longer term stays are available in the campground. There's just something about being waterside that I find helpful for my mood and my productivity, I was here for about two hours for phone calls and emails, sitting in the van and listening to the quiet lapping of the shore. There are activities here including picnic shelters, a playground, a fishing pier and a boat launch with crane. I was able to watch them pull a boat in with the crane and load it onto a trailer. Very cool and clever. [Review 19929 overall - 616 in Georgia - 902 of 2023.]

Prices are a little higher than normal, hut they are right next to the pier and sell everything you…read morewill need. They also will give you tips/tricks and recommendations if you start a conversation with them.

I purchased two fishing set ups and worker helped me find everything I needed to start fishing, and…read morewas very helpful to show me what the different setups did. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

I strongly suggest if you are in the St. Simons area look up Captain Dave and his brother in…read moreDarien! They will put you on the fish, no doubt.

Absolutely amazing evening - 9 sharks with 2 fishing. 15 ft bull shark broke the records- small…read morealbino sand shark. All in all amazing evening!

My wife and I were visiting SSI for the first time in late July. We spent a few days on the Island…read moreand then decided to book a charter fishing trip. We contacted Jeff Stokes at Reel Stoked Charter Fishing and booked a half day trip fishing in the backwater. We showed up at the Pier and were greeted by the Captain. We got settled in the boat and took off for what ended up being a GREAT day of fishing! We used fresh shrimp as bait and casted slip bobbers up stream and used the current to drift them to the holes where the fish were at. We caught spotted trout, redfish, and my wife even caught a bonnet head shark! We fished on points and also casted and drifted over some oyster beds. It was pretty cool too to hear Tarpon jumping and splashing off in the distance. We enjoyed getting to know Jeff and had some very pleasant and engaging conversation during the day. Jeff has a really nice and clean boat that can fish three guests comfortably. The boat is equipped with up to date electronics and GPS technology and all the necessary safety equipment. The only drawback, and it is very slight, is that there is no overhead canopy on the boat or toilet. So make sure you wear a good sized hat and sunscreen and use the toilets at the pier before you depart. This was my first time fishing for these species of fish and we had a blast! Next time we are in SSI, we will be going out fishing again with Reel Stoked Charter Fishing and Captain Jeff Stokes! A nice plus too is that he accepts major credit cards including AMEX!!

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Want to learn to Scuba Dive? Need a Refresher Course? This…read moreis the only place I recommend. Fintastic Diving Adventures is an amazing Scuba Diving company that specializes in classes, certifications and trips for the whole family. I highly recommend them. Though based in Jacksonville, FL, they regularly hold classes in Atlanta. I've been scuba certified for over 30 years but I took a refresher course with Fintastic after being away from the sport for a while. The owner, Saffron, also taught my children to dive and we have traveled with her on more than 10 trips. Each one was organized, professionally done and tons of FUN. You can rent her gear for classes and trips or she can hook you up with your own gear at reasonable prices. Well known and respected in the diving industry, Saffron is a wonderful teacher with over 6,000 dives. Sitting on multiple Scuba Safety Councils, she is the person that professional divers recommend when asked for the name of a scuba instructor. Saffron's background in marine biology is a great help in identifying wildlife above and below the water. To top it all off.. Saffron is a nice person and I think nice matters. Apart from the group trips she arranges, she often accompanies private groups who want their own dive master with them on their trip. Check out their website !

Saffron is wonderful teaching kids and adults about marine life. Her background in marine life is…read morejust an add on bonus to your whole diving experience. Friendly service, very convenient and great pricing! Would recommend to all my family and friends.