Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting

For the season between May-September

The private and calm beach of Little St Simons Island is a perfect location for Loggerhead Sea Turtles set a protected, peaceful nest (season between May – September). During these months our guests can go to walks to see turtle crawls on the beach and find new nests.

From June – September we offer the opportunity for guests to witness nest excavations after a nest has hatched.

Activities are conducted by our Naturalists and Turtle Technician to monitor the success of the nests, and guarantee their safety.

Spot Bald Eagles

Spot our beautiful feathered neighbours!

Bald Eagles are common in Little St Simons Island -both resident nesting birds and larger northern birds overwintering. During the first week of January, adult Bald Eagles are visible incubating on nests, but they can be seen spotted the year!

Kayaking and Boating

Explore and enjoy the waterways by kayaks, canoes and motorized skiffs.

The ocean waves and tidal waterways that surround Little St. Simons Island are wonderfully abundant in the recreation they offer and the secrets they reveal.  Explore and enjoy them in our fleet of kayaks, canoes and motorized skiffs.

Explore a private beach

Explore the shoreline's bird life, aquatics and ecosystems on all 7 miles of a private beach!

The seven miles of Atlantic Ocean beach on Little St. Simons Island are perfect for strolling, sunning and swimming.  And perfect for solitude too, as it’s not unusual to spend long hours here and encounter only armies of shorebirds and acres of seashells.

Guided excursions to the beach to explore the shoreline’s bird life, aquatics and ecosystems are a mainstay of the Island’s naturalist programs. And seasonal evening turtle walks with a naturalist are among our most popular adventures!

Whether you walk, pedal or ride to the beach, travel light. Our beach pavilion has towels, chairs, lotions, umbrellas and floats.

Fishing

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, pristine estuaries, marshes and rivers, Little St. Simons Island offers guests rare access to one of the most productive fisheries on the East Coast

For anglers (avid and first-timers), there’s always something biting in the surf, creeks or off the dock; and our tackle shack is ready with all the necessary poles, tackle and bait you’ll need. Our naturalists will take you out to their favorite fishing holes where they’ll help you land the big one.  Or if you’d rather go out on your own they will tell you about the best spots to fish and set you up with all the right tackle.  Our chefs will even cook-up your catch!

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, pristine estuaries, marshes and rivers, Little St. Simons Island offers guests rare access to one of the most productive fisheries on the East Coast and presents a unique saltwater fishing opportunity. The estuary of the Altamaha River provides habitat and nutrients to support large numbers of resident inshore game fish and a spawning ground for larger offshore fish.

Birding

With more than 330 species have been regularly spotted here, Little St Simons Island our Island is a prized paradise for avid and casual birders.

Located on the Atlantic Migratory Flyway, our Island is a prized paradise for avid and casual birders. More than 330 species have been regularly spotted here, from Bald Eagles and Roseate Spoonbills to Oystercatchers and Painted Buntings, as the Island’s undisturbed beaches and woodlands are havens for a number of threatened and endangered species.

Early morning birding trips, evening owl prowls and other bird-seeking excursion are regular activities led by our skilled naturalists. Or strike out on your own with binoculars, a map of birding hot spots and a Little St. Simons Island Birding Checklist.

September is a special month for birding – sightings include: Black-crowned Night Heron, Long-billed Curlew, Black-bellied Plover, Black-necked Stilt, Piping Plover, Reddish Egret, Caspian Tern, Royal Tern, Glossy Ibis, Marbled Godwit, American Oystercatcher, American Bittern, Marsh Wren, Greater Black-backed Gull, Nighthawk, Osprey, Brown Thrasher (our state bird), Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Yellow Warbler, American Redstart, Eastern Kingbird, Blue-winged Teal, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Red Knot, Anhinga and many more.