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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Tybee Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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2. Cumberland Island National Seashore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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3. Cabretta Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Driftwood Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. East Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. Glory Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Gould's Inlet

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8. Great Dunes Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. John Tanner State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Lake Lanier Beach

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11. Little St. Simons Island

Romantic Islands
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12. Nanny Goat Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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13. South Dunes Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. St. Andrew's Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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15. St. Catherines Island Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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16. Robin Lake Beach and Callaway Gardens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Georgia's 100-mile-long shoreline, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean between South Carolina and Florida, has hundreds of magnificent beaches to explore on your weekend getaway.
  • There is a network of small barrier islands scattered off the coast, home to some of the best beaches in the state.
  • Whether you are looking for a family-friendly beach with all the important facilities or prefer a secluded, wild stretch of sand, you will find it on the coast of Georgia.
  • Some beaches are accessible only below high tide, such as St. Catherine's Island Beach, and some are not even on the ocean, such as Georgia's John Tanner State Park beaches, which are located on one of two lakes.

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