Visiting the Georgia Coast
The Georgia Coast boasts miles of beautiful dunes and breathtaking shoreline. There are historic towns and many interesting ports to visit for all of your sightseeing needs. You’ll enjoy a relaxing trip where you’ll see cultural and natural wonders, trails, museums, lighthouses and historic forts. The sandy beaches are just the cherry on top of a wonderful vacation full of exploration and discovery. Enjoy spending time with family and friends at one of the accessible Georgia beach rentals and explore everything this southern state’s coastline has to offer.
Coastal Areas to Visit
Although the entire GA coast is very popular for Georgia beach house rentals and has an extremely beautiful shoreline, there are a few coastal towns that are a must-visit when vacationing in this southern state. Savannah has some of the most interesting history in the entire state. In this oldest city in Georgia, you’ll come across culture, arts, romance, and glamour. Visit the historic squares and see the landscape to understand why this is such a popular travel destination. Tybee Island and Jekyll Island are also wonderful destinations for Georgia Coast vacation rentals, as well as St. Mary’s at the southernmost tip of the coast.
Attractions
There are hundreds of great things to do and see while staying at one of the fabulous Georgia beach rentals. Visit Salty Dawg Adventures in Richmond Hill, where you’ll relax for the day on a 25-foot cruiser and fish, see dolphins, drink wine, and enjoy the great day. If you enjoy paddle-boarding, then St. Simons Island Paddle Boarding is a place you’ll want to visit. See the water from a completely different perspective. To golf on one of the most beautiful courses, plan to go to
Great Dunes in Jekyll Island. For a bit of history, the
Isaiah Davenport House Museum in Savannah will show you how life was lived in the early 1800s.
Food
When you are staying in Georgia beach vacation rentals, you must sample some of the local seafood. There are many great seafood restaurants with fresh, locally caught fish that you mustn’t pass up. Halyards in St. Simons Island serves fresh seafood, while The Half Shell, also on St. Simons, has seafood and an oyster bar as well. Skipper’s Fish Camp in Darien has great seafood in a more casual atmosphere. The Olde Pink House in Savannah serves seafood as well as being a steakhouse, offering more for their guests. Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp in Tybee Island is a casual place that serves seafood along with sandwiches and barbeque for those looking for something else.
Weather
When visiting one of the wonderful coastal Georgia vacation rentals, great weather is a plus. The temperature usually stays in the 90s during the summer, with humidity in the air as well. There are the random days where the temperature soars over 100 degrees, with heat waves that have hit as high as 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the past. The water is a great way to escape the hot and humid temperatures. In the winter, the weather stays mild, usually dipping down into the 40s in the evening but staying in the 50s and 60s during the day. There is occasional snow in the winter, and the tropical weather brings storms and rain some days during the heat of the summer. The Georgia Coast usually receives around 45 to 75 inches of rain annually.
When to Visit
Although the coast is wonderful regardless of the season, discover the wonderful shoreline along this beautiful state when you rent in the summer months. Take a look on our website at our Georgia beach house rentals to save on your next summer vacation. Browse our listings online for the best selection of available by-owner vacation rentals. Georgia Coast beachfront properties are in high demand during peak traveling season, so be sure to book your rental in advance!
The Georgia coast is comprised of roughly 100 miles of soft, sandy, laid-back lifestyle. Whether you want to explore its northern stretch near Tybee Island, visit St. Mary’s, the gateway to the Cumberland Island National Seashore in the south, or explore any points in between, a charming Georgia Coast beach vacation rental is awaiting you.
Things To Do
Each town along the hundred-mile stretch has a personality of its own. You’ll find enchanting birding along the way, explore the architectural interest of quaint Savannah, or cast off into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. If you love history, stop in at St. Mary’s, the second oldest continuously inhabited North American city. Explore the Georgia Sea Turtle Center in Jekyll Island or spend the day at any of the amazing beaches in the area. When it’s time to unwind, kick back in a rocking chair on the porch of your vacation rental.
Transit
If you plan on exploring the area, you’ll need a car. However, if you’re visiting Savannah and would like to spend a day at Tybee Island, you can catch a shuttle from the Savannah Visitor’s Center (or your own location) and ride to Tybee for about $5 a person.
Climate
July and August are the hottest months in this area, with averages of 90 degrees. However, like most seaside towns, coastal Georgia enjoys cooler sea breezes that keep things comfortable. As you go inland, you’ll lose those refreshing breezes. December and January find things cooling off into the 60s. The new year also ushers in the low season and the best Georgia Coast beach vacation rental deals.
Events
One of the busiest times of year is late spring into early summer. Not only is the weather glorious, the flowers are in bloom. In the spring, Savannah hosts a large St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The Golden Isles explode into color with their July 4th fireworks spectacular. One of the most unusual events held on the islands occurs in January and February. On Jekyll Island, local artisans create stunning glass globes and hide them for lucky visitors to find.
Food
As you would expect, this area is brimming with some of the freshest seafood you’ll find. It’s also home to world-famous low country cuisine. If you want to sample some of the delicious farm-to-table offerings of the area, head into Savannah where your choices of delicious dining options are almost as large as your appetite after a day at the beach.
While you’re in town, check out one of the many cooking schools to bring some of those mouth-watering low country recipes back home with you. If you’d prefer, you can event attempt to catch your own dinner on one of the many deep-sea fishing charters in the area.
Coastal Georgia provides the relaxed atmosphere of a beach town, but with the culture of a nearby historic city like Savannah. A Georgia coast beach vacation rental allows you to enjoy the pleasure in both. People have looked for treasure on the coast for a long time, but anyone who has vacationed here has certainly found it.
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