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Home » Home, Garden and Family Adventures

The Reasons We Return To Saint Simons Island

Published: Jun 12, 2014 · Modified: Apr 4, 2023 by Marisa Franca · 5 Comments

Legend has it . . . . once you get sand from St. Simons beaches in your shoes . . . .

. . . . like the tide . . . .

. . . . you will always return.

tides, return, Saint Simons Island
The Sands of Saint Simons Island

The legend has merit! Ever since we first visited Saint Simons,  we've returned every year. Then once a year wasn't enough . . . . we started coming twice a year. . . . for a month at a time.

We have to admit that there're many interesting and beautiful places along the Atlantic coast . . . . we've stayed at The Isle of Palms . . . . Edisto Island . . . . Tybee Island . . . . Oak Island, NC and they've all had their charm. . . .

. . . .but . . . .

. . . . it's Saint Simons Island that calls to us.

Saint Simons Island Lighthouse
Saint Simons Island Lighthouse

It's not just its beauty that calls to us . . . . because we've seen many beautiful places. And it's not the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets  that takes our breath away . . . .

Jekyll Pier
Watching Sunrise from Jekyll Pier

. . . . or the ancient oaks draped with Spanish moss . . . .

Ancient oaks provide shade at Neptune Park's Picnic Area.
Ancient oaks provide shade at Neptune Park's Picnic Area.

. . . .it's not even the many fantastic restaurants that pepper the island . . . . some of which have been featured on the Food Network . For instance,  Guy Fieri from Diners Drive-ins and Dives couldn't stop raving about . . . .

Guy Fieri featured on Triple D
Southern Soul Barbeque

. . . . his delicious Southern Soul Sandwich, Brunswick stew and Collard Greens. Nope . . . it's not just that.

I suppose you could say part of the reason we like it so well is that we're  so comfortable here . . . .

. . . .which we are . . .

. . . .we rent a charming house . . .

minutes from village
House on Brown Drive Near the Village

. . . .with all the comforts of home. . . .and it's only minutes from the village and pier.

The house has personality. . . .plus it has a name. . . . isn't that wonderful?

Righteous Oaks
Righteous Oaks

And in the village along with all the other quaint shops there is a delightful tea shop that carries the tea I prefer . . . .

many different teas
Saint Simons Tea Company

. . . . but these reasons are icing on the Saint Simons cake. The main reason we can't seem to stay away is. . . .

. . . .the people.

locals, visitors
Special People At The Pier

We're not just talking about the "locals" but people from other areas who also can't stay away from SSI.

The friendliness and southern warmth makes you feel as if you've lived there your whole life.

 And now since my Hubby has discovered how much he enjoys fishing here . . . .

Flounder at SSI
Flounder at SSI

. . . .and how bountiful the fishing can be. . . .

pelican, SSI pier
Respectful Pelican

. . . .and how respectful the  Saint Simons Island pelican's are . . . . we're the ones that are hooked on Saint Simons Island.

You can live in a paradise but it's the people that make all the difference. We'll be writing more about Saint Simons Island when we return in the fall. To be continued . . . .

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  1. Dee | Grammy's Grid

    August 17, 2020 at 7:22 am

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 25 for Recipes in a Jar (open until August 27) from my previous linkup for Travel and Vacation.

    Reply
  2. Catherine Sokolowski

    August 11, 2020 at 8:26 am

    This looks like a perfect place for a getaway. I could definitely see us eating at the Southern Soul Barbeque. I am putting
    Saint Simons Island on my bucket list!

    Reply
  3. Joanne

    August 11, 2020 at 8:14 am

    That does sound wonderful! We have been to Isle of Palms and a few others up and down the coast too but never St. Simons.

    Reply
  4. Debbie (& George) Brannam

    June 12, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Hi! Marisa & Jim!

    I like your posting.

    Looking forward to seeing you guys back soon!

    Debbie & George

    Reply
    • Marisa Franca

      June 13, 2014 at 5:58 am

      We're looking forward to that also. This time we'll post a "couples" picture 🙂

      Reply

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