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St. Simons Public Beach
4.6★ · 202 Google ratings · St Simons Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 ft away · free
Walk
525 yd · 6 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Fri 7pm
Map of St. Simons Public Beach
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1Parking120 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Shallow water extends far out
You can walk 50+ feet into calm, warm water ideal for families and weak swimmers.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Weekday mornings offer a quiet, spacious experience compared to crowded summer weekends.
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills by late morning, especially on weekends and during summer holidays.
Dog rules vary by season
Summer (July 4–Labor Day) restricts dogs to before 9am or after 6pm; other seasons allow anytime.
Bring gear or plan to rent
Umbrellas, chairs, and coolers are available for rent on-site but some reviewers suggest bringing or purchasing your own.
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
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, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 4000 1st St, St Simons Island, GA 31522
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing, Coast Guard Station Public Beach Access 27
🌊 Water 525 yd away, about 6 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at St. Simons Public Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at St. Simons Public Beach?
525 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does St. Simons Public Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
When is St. Simons Public Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 7pm and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
