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East Beach (4202 1st St)
4.7★ · 1,653 Google ratings · St Simons Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
110 ft away · free
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Water quality
Mixed · 11% of 38 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of East Beach (4202 1st St)
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1Parking290 ft from the listing2Restrooms240 ft from the listing3Covered shelter250 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Best at sunset or sunrise
Reviewers consistently report stunning views and excellent photo opportunities during dawn and dusk.
Visit off-season for fewer crowds
Winter and shoulder seasons offer a peaceful experience with ample space even on weekends.
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly on weekends and warm days, especially during peak season.
Dogs welcome year-round with restrictions
Off-season allows off-leash play; summer restrictions apply 9am to 6pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
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, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 4202 1st St, St Simons Island, GA 31522
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at East Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at East Beach?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does East Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
When is East Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
