Barrier islands map of georgia coast. Simons islandand the mainland city of brunswick. Discover the golden isles. In addition to putting 1 014 miles on my trusty volvo i rode on ferries motor boats a horse drawn carriage the backs of pickup trucks and paddled a kayak.
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. Nestled on the georgia coast midway between savannah ga and jacksonville fl lie four beautiful barrier islandsst. Along the georgia coast 15 major barrier islands and many smaller ones are separated from the mainland by an extensive series of marshes and sounds.
Simons island sea island jekyll island little st. Simons island and jekyll islandthe golden isles offers a rich and storied history. The term barrier refers to the protective.
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. Then scroll down below the map for a description of areas at the georgia coast and islands. Simons island sea island little st.
The rest of georgias islands require transportation by boat and are virtually unspoiled natural escapes. Pristine stretches of marshland punctuated by small islands known as hammocks define the breathtaking landscape and. Thus tides here rise higher 6 8 and faster than anywhere else on the seaboard.
Simons sea and tybee are accessible by car and have become popular resort destinations. 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. Links to more info for these coastal cities and islands with descriptions.
Coastal georgia southeast georgia s lower coastal plain is a subregion that encompasses the lowest lying areas of the atlantic coastal plain in the state containing barrier islands marshes and swampy lowlands as well as flat plains and low terraces. Spanish explorers seeking gold originally descended upon the territory. Georgia coast barrier islands map see where you want to take your next vacation at the georgia coast.