Beaches · Georgia

Best beaches in Georgia

Georgia’s coast runs the full range — we’ve mapped 11 of its best beaches, from wild, scenic, family shores. Find the vibe you want, then build the trip around it.

Cabretta BeachWildSapelo Island · Best: Spring & falla remote Sapelo Island beach and campground wrapped in dunes and live oaks.Cumberland IslandWildSt. Marys · Best: Spring & fallferry-only wilderness shore with wild horses and mansion ruins.Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island)ScenicJekyll Island · Best: Year-rounda haunting "boneyard" of weathered live oaks on the sand.East Beach (St. Simons)FamilySt. Simons · Best: Spring–fallthe main swimming beach on the Golden Isles’ biggest island.Jekyll Island BeachFamilyJekyll Island · Best: Spring–fallwide, quiet Golden Isles sand on a historic state-owned island.Little St. Simons IslandWildSt. Simons · Best: Spring & falla private, boat-only barrier island of pristine wilderness beach.Sapelo Island BeachWildSapelo Island · Best: Spring & fallferry-accessed barrier-island shoreline with maritime forest and Gullah Geechee history.Sea Island BeachScenicSea Island · Best: Spring–fallmanicured Golden Isles sand with dunes, oaks, and polished resort atmosphere.St. Simons IslandFamilySt. Simons · Best: Spring–falla charming Golden Isles beach town with a pier and lighthouse.Tybee IslandFamilySavannah · Best: Spring–fallSavannah’s easygoing beach with a pier and historic lighthouse.Wassaw IslandWildSavannah · Best: Spring & falla quiet national wildlife refuge beach of dunes, marsh, and undeveloped Atlantic shore.

Check local conditions, parking, and seasonal fees before you go — and always heed posted flags, rip-current warnings, and lifeguard guidance.