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Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27
4.7★ · 742 Google ratings · St Simons Island, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
10 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
9am to 6pm
Walk
400 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 60 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 32 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2018–2026
Plan for excellent facilities
Clean restrooms, outdoor showers, and a small food stand are consistently available when not under construction.
Visit at low tide
The beach stretches dramatically wide at low tide, revealing hundreds of yards of sand and shallow water.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
Parking fills quickly in summer, with cars extending a quarter-mile beyond the lot on busy days.
Expect jellyfish and marsh debris
Dead jellyfish are common on shore, and the water contains marsh debris that discourages swimming.
Check construction status first
As of mid-2026, bathhouse renovations were ongoing with an expected fall completion date.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · mostly clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 St Simons Island, GA 31522
🅿 Parking 10 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 400 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27?
The nearest mapped parking area is 10 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 ft from the listing.
When is Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
