20 Best Beaches Near Atlanta, GA

Many of the beaches near Atlanta are found on barrier islands connected by causeways and bridges to the mainland, located along the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf of Mexico. Some of these beaches and island can only be reached by boat, while some are easily accessible on the mainland. While there are no beaches in Atlanta, Georgia, one can plan a fun getaway to one of these unique spots.

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20 Best Beaches Near Atlanta, GA

• Gulf Shores, Photo: George/stock.adobe.com
• Panama City Beach, Photo: hildeanna/stock.adobe.com
• Destin, Photo: duydophotography/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: Pensacola Beach, Photo: Benjamin/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: Jacksonville, Photo: naturelovephotos/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches near Atlanta: Folly Beach, Photo: shantihesse/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: St. George Island, Photo: marysckin/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: St. Simons Island, Photo: Guy Bryant/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: Jekyll Island, Photo: Brian/stock.adobe.com
• Closest beach to Atlanta: Tybee Island, Photo: jonbilous/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: Topsail Beach, Photo: muratani/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Me: Hilton Head Island, Photo: FotoRike/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Me: Myrtle Beach, Photo: Tierney/stock.adobe.com
• Beach Vacation Near Me: Kiawah Island, Photo: kmm7553/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Me: Fripp Island, Photo: Wollwerth Imagery/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Me: Cumberland Island, Photo: HH Lifestyle Travel/stock.adobe.com
• Ocean Beaches Near Me: Amelia Island, Photo: csfotoimages/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, Photo: Andrew/stock.adobe.com
• Beaches Near Atlanta, GA: The Swimming Beach at Red Top Mountain State Park, Photo: ulza/stock.adobe.com
• Cover Photo: Flat Nine Photo/stock.adobe.com

More Ideas in GA: The St. Regis Marriot Resort, Atlanta

The St. Regis Atlanta is located a few miles from downtown Atlanta in the Buckhead enclave. Considered an in-town resort, The St. Regis Atlanta is one of the most well-groomed locations in Atlanta. The resort offers 151 guest rooms, including 31 plush suites, immaculately designed grounds, and amazing amenities for anyone who visits. Located on over 40,000 square feet of property, the resort offers guests fine dining, fitness areas, and spas to help them on their way to relaxing during their visit.

Accommodations

The St. Regis Atlanta offers a wide selection of room styles to choose from. These rooms are tailored to fit any budget and are available for immediate occupancy upon arrival.

The Superior King is a room offering guests a king- sized bed with all bedding included, a pristinely cleaned bathroom with full access to toiletries and towels, and all the amenities the resort has to offer. For couples or single travelers, these rooms are spacious and a great place to rest and relax.

The Superior Queen is a guest room more suitable for extra guests. This room comes equipped with two queen-sized beds with all bedding, a clean bathroom with all the toiletries and towels needed for double occupancy. This coupled with the amazing amenities offered by the resort makes the Superior Queen a great deal for families.

The Deluxe is the guest’s choice of either a king-sized bed or two queens complete with all the necessary bedding. Each room comes with a well cleaned bathing area stocked with all toiletries and towels, as well as a balcony to sit on while relaxing during your stay. Add in the amenities offered to each guest by the resort, and you’ll find yourself loving this guest room.

The Grand Deluxe is a spacious room that provides guests the room they want and the luxury the desire. This room features a king-sized bed, bathroom, and balcony for guests to sit while they take in the view. With all the necessary toiletries and towels needed, this guest area gives visitors they room they want and the beauty they hope for.

The Metropolitan Suite is a one-bedroom suite that features the guest’s choice of either a king-sized bed or two queens. These suites have a spacious guest area that is great for relaxing. This room also features clean facilities with all the toiletries and amenities needed, as well as a guest balcony to allow you to enjoy a wonderful stay.

The Caroline Astor Suite is a one-bedroom suite that features a king-sized bed with all required bedding. This amazing suite offers guests a well-cleaned bathroom with all the amenities, a pool view, and a balcony to enjoy your time relaxing on.

The St. Regis Suite is a large suite that offers one king-sized bed, the other bed: sofa bed, and one and a half bathrooms. This pristinely cleaned suite offers all the necessary toiletries and amenities required as well as a balcony for occupants.

The Corner St. Regis Suite offers guests one king-sized bed, the other sofa bed, as well as one and a half bathrooms. This spacious suite is well-cleaned and maintained by staff and allows you to be nestled in a corner area out of the way.

Amenities

The St. Regis Atlanta features a wide range of amenities to allow guests the comfort they expect during their stay. All rooms feature a color tv, cable television with HBO, fireplace, and a mini bar that is fee based. Other featured amenities include complimentary bottled water, down/feathered pillows, foam pillows, and a room safe to store personal items. Each bathroom comes equipped with all the toiletries and towels needed for a comfortable stay as well as bathrobes, and hair dryer. All rooms and public areas also offer wireless internet at no charge. For those in need, mobility accessible rooms are available.

Services

As an in-town resort, The St. Regis Atlanta offers a full range of services to cater to the needs of their guests. All areas are non-smoking to safeguard the health of guests. A full continental breakfast is offered each morning, to help those enjoying their stay get a great start to their day. 24-hour room services are also available to ensure you have a proper meal at any hour. Grocery shopping services are available for families and guests who wish to prepare their meals.

Housekeeping services are offered daily to allow guests the chance to have their rooms tidied while they are enjoying their vacation. Onsite laundry is available to allow guests the opportunity to keep their clothes washed and ready for trips out and about in Atlanta. When needed, car rental services are also available to make getting around much easier.

To stay on top of your healthy lifestyle a fully equipped gym is offered for guests to use. This gym features state-of-the-art equipment to allow you the opportunity to stay on top of your work-out routine even while on vacation.

Remede Spa is another perk guest of The St. Regis Atlanta has the chance to experience. Boasting a relaxing setting, the spa offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, and massages to help guests reach their full relaxing potential.

The Grounds

With immaculate grounds to explore, The St. Regis Atlanta is the perfect place to unwind. For guests who enjoy relaxing in the pool, the Pool Piazza is the oasis they are looking for. Featuring an outdoor fireplace, tranquil waterfall, whirlpool, and poolside bar the Pool Piazza is a great place to kick back and relax.

Dining

Astor Court provides guests of The St. Regis Atlanta a touch of the resorts English roots. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner this amazing dining experience is available for guests to enjoy great food as well as afternoon tea.

Atlas Buckhead gives guests the chance to sample seasonal American foods made from local fresh ingredients. This chef driven dining experience is a great way of enjoying classic American foods with the something extra you’ll love. Private dining is available and can host up to 12 guests.

88 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305

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More Ideas in GA: The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island is located in Georgia, in the United States. The Lodge is owned privately and can only be reached by boat. It is surrounded by live oaks draped in moss and shimmering marshes. It can accommodate up to thirty-two guests overnight. The Lodge on St. Simons Island’s guest packages are all-inclusive and include boat transfer to the island and back to mainland throughout the duration of the stay. Guests are given three meals a day, all beverages from beer and wind to sodas, and all recreational activities and equipment on the island are covered in the guest package.

Room and Suites

Guest may reserve a room only, a whole cottage, or the entire island. Each room and cottage offer these amenities:

- Alarm clocks

- Bathrobes

- Central heat/air

- Coffeemaker

- Fireplaces

- Hair dryer

- Iron

- Lighted mirror

- Living room area

- Outdoor deck

- Refrigerator

- Screened in porch

- Washers and dryer

- High-speed Wi-Fi

The packages rates include three meals a day made by gourmet chefs, all beverages, all recreational activities and equipment on the island, and boat transfer from the island to the mainland and back again throughout the duration of the stay.

The Hunting Lodge - The Hunting Lodge was built in 1917 and is the core of island life. This is where guests take their meals and attend social functions. The Hunting Lodge has two guest rooms with their bathrooms that can accommodate two guests at a time each.

The River Lodge and Cedar House - The River Lodge and Cedar House offer rooms that can be reserved. Both sit on the river’s edge and are a short walk from the main Lodge. Both compounds offer four large bedrooms with their bathrooms. These rooms also boast wrap-around decks that provide breathtaking views of the marsh and river. The River Lodge and Cedar house both feature shared living space that contains a large fireplace, icemaker, wet bar, fridge, and a screened in porch. The screened in porch offers more opportunities for relaxation with their daybeds and rocking chairs. Each room contains either two twin beds or a king bed and can accommodate up to two guests at a time. A rollaway bed can be provided to each room to accommodate a third guest. Both compounds are available for reservations for family affairs or small groups of up to ten people.

Helen House - The Helen House is located in the riverfront compound and embodies the architectural history of the coast. The cottage is the perfect option for families with children or other small family groups. The Helen House boasts gorgeous antiques and three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms contain king beds while the other includes two twin beds. A rollaway bed can be added to the king rooms to allow for additional guests. The Helen House is available for reservations for up to eight people.

Tom House - The Tom House is the most recent guest house added to the Islands collection. The cozy one-bedroom cottage was restored and is one of the more private guesthouses. It is famous for honeymoons and couples and features a living area with a fireplace that runs on gas, a bedroom with a queen size bed, a full bathroom, a shower outdoors, and big screened in porch.

Michael Cottage - This cottage is located at the edge of the woods close to the Hunting Lodge. It is done in a 1930s bungalow style and is popular with families. It boasts two bedrooms, one with two twin beds and the other with a queen bed, two bathrooms, a living area that has a fireplace, a small kitchen that includes a washer and dryer, a screened in front porch, and a large porch in the back that features a shower outdoors. Each of the cottage’s rooms accommodates two people.

Full Island Rental - The entire island and all its buildings can be rented out as one big package. This can accommodate thirty-two guests with the same great features as the other options. This is ideal for celebrations and events, family reunions, and business retreats.

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Things to Do

St. Simons Island offers visitors plenty of recreational opportunities when staying on the island.

Naturalist Led Activities - The Little St. Simons Island Naturalists have many activities to offer. These include daily interpretive adventures that immerse the guests in Georgia’s barrier island ecology. Observe and learn about the island’s plants and animals. Discussions and hands-on activities will give guests an experience to remember.

Birding - St. Simon’s Island boasts three hundred and thirty species of birds from Painted Buntings and Oystercatchers to Roseate Spoonbills and Bald Eagles. These birds make their homes on the island’s pristine beaches and woodlands. Here guests will find numerous and diverse endangered species of birds. Birding trips are offered in the early morning, the evening for watching owls, and other times throughout the day. Guided trips are provided by Naturalists or guests can choose to go out on their own with a map of the spots to find different birds, binoculars, and a Birding checklist. Some of the hottest birding spots are included on the list.

Fishing - Fishing is a favorite recreational activity on St. Simons Island. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean which creates estuaries, marshes, and rivers. The Tackle Shack offers visitors everything they need from poles to tackle and bait. The unique position of the island offers visitors the opportunity to saltwater fish. Some of the most common fish that are caught include black drum, red drum, spotted sea trout, southern kingfish, flounder, sheepshead and tarpon.

The Beach - St. Simons Island offers seven miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean. This provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to take in the sea air while walking, swimming, and tanning. It also offers privacy and solitude. Guided trips are offered by the Naturalists to explore bird life on the shore. Turtle walks are offered seasonally and are one of the most popular excursions on the island. The beach pavilion provides chairs, towels, umbrellas, sunscreen and floats no matter what your preferred beach time includes.

Boating - Explore the tidal waterways and ocean waves that surround the island in kayaks, canoes, and skiffs.

Other Local Attractions - Several other local attractions can be found on the way to and from the island. These include Cannon’s Point Preserve, Christ Church, Fort Frederica National Monument, St. Simon’s Lighthouse Museum, Maritime Center, Jekyll Island Historic District, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation.

Meetings

St. Simon’s Island is a popular destination for gatherings of all kinds. The Barn is a historic landmark that is part of the main Lodge compound. It has been renovated and then transformed into an ideal place for meetings. The privacy and beauty of nature on the island provide a rare sense of productivity and focus. The many recreational opportunities help those attending relax between meetings and sessions and encourages relationships and teamwork. Services are provided for guests who wish to reserve an area of the compound for meetings include accommodations and meeting planning, boat transport, flexible set-up for meeting areas, visual and audio needs, Wi-Fi, group meals and break menus, and special outing and activity planning.

Dining

Chef’s at St. Simons Island prepare three gourmet meals a day for guests staying on the island. These meals include a variety of fruits, herbs, and vegetables from the gardens grown on the island as well as the area’s local produce and seafood. Breakfast and dinner are served in the Hunting Lodge family-style. Lunch is also served here. However, picnic lunches are available and, on most Saturdays, as long as the weather permits, lunch is served oceanside. The Lodge hosts a social hour that includes hors d’oeuvres and wine, and on Fridays, seasonally, an oyster roast.

1000 Hampton River Club Marina Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522, Phone: 888-733-5774

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