Barrier islands georgia coast. The rest of georgias islands require transportation by boat and are virtually unspoiled natural escapes. Simons sea and tybee are accessible by car and have become popular resort destinations. Discover the golden isles.
Simons island sea island little st. The golden isles of georgia are a group of four barrier islands and the mainland port city of brunswick on the 100 mile long coast of the us. Georgias enchanting barrier islands barrier islands are not merely pieces of the mainland surrounded by water.
Links to more info for these coastal cities and islands with descriptions. Tides have the greatest impact on the evolution of the barrier islands. The coast of georgia is roughly 110 miles and includes 15 barrier islands four of which jekyll st.
State of georgia on the atlantic oceanthey include st. Nestled on the georgia coast midway between savannah ga and jacksonville fl lies the mainland city of brunswick and its four beautiful barrier islands off of georgia. Powered by the six to ten foot tides nearshore waters are forced in and flushed out of the sounds through the constricted inlets between the barrier islands.
Georgias barrier islands number around 150 beginning near savannah and stretching south to the border with florida. Simons island sea island jekyll island little st. Georgia coast barrier islands map see where you want to take your next vacation at the georgia coast.
Then scroll down below the map for a description of areas at the georgia coast and islands. The barrier islands off the coast of the state of georgia were originally formed by geologic activity and sea level shift approximately 5000 years ago following the end of the last ice age. Whether youre looking to explore historic sites from the gilded age entertain families with summer resort activities or enjoy outdoor recreational activities in unspoiled nature preserves georgia.
Simons islandand the mainland city of brunswick. These landmasses are continually changing as the powerful forces of winds ocean currents waves storms and tides reshape them. Descriptions of each coastal location on the map is below.
Simons island and jekyll islandthe golden isles offers a rich and storied history. Pristine stretches of marshland punctuated by small islands known as hammocks define the breathtaking landscape and. Nestled on the georgia coast midway between savannah ga and jacksonville fl lie four beautiful barrier islandsst.
The geological development of the georgia coast is profoundly influenced by the large but cyclic storage capacity of the tidal marshlands behind the barrier islands. Highway 17 traverse the sea islands. Simons island and historic brunswick.