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Sea Island is part of a beautiful chain of barrier islands tucked into the Atlantic Coast of Georgia. With breathtaking landscapes, golden pristine marshlands, and stretches of gorgeous coastline, Sea Island has been an unforgettable resort destination since 1928. Conveniently located between Jacksonville and Savannah international airports, Sea Island’s truly stunning setting attracts guests from around the world. Discover what makes this award-winning property a perennial favorite.

  • One-hour drive from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and an hour-and-15-minute drive from Savannah International Airport (SAV)
  • Twenty-minute drive from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), serviced by ASA/The Delta Connection
  • Ten-minute drive from The Cloister—five minutes from The Lodge—from the private McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI)

Sea Island offers a variety of transportation services including airport transfers.

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Private Salt Marsh Nature and Dolphin Tour

The Cloister
100 Cloister Drive
Sea Island, GA 31561

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 31.179832
Longitude: -81.346895

From Jacksonville

  • Take I-95 North from Jacksonville. You will enter Georgia.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 29 (US 17/US 82 Brunswick/S Georgia Pkwy).
  • Merge RIGHT onto GA 25/US 17.
  • Drive 9.7 miles (crossing the Sidney Lanier bridge) and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Drive until you arrive at the Sea Island Security Gate.
  • Drive over the bridge and take the first LEFT into the main entrance of The Cloister.

From Savannah

  • Take I-95 South from Savannah.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Drive until you arrive at the Sea Island Security Gate.
  • Drive over the bridge and take the first LEFT into the main entrance of The Cloister.

From Atlanta

  • Take I-75 South from Atlanta toward Macon.
  • In Macon, merge LEFT at I-16 East (Jim L. Gillis Hwy/Savannah) toward Savannah.
  • Drive 156 miles and take Exit 157A to merge onto I-95 South toward Brunswick/Jacksonville.
  • Drive 60.7 miles and exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Drive until you arrive at the Sea Island Security Gate.
  • Drive over the bridge and take the first LEFT into the main entrance of The Cloister.

From Brunswick Airport

  • Head southwest on Aviation Pkwy toward Glynco Pkwy.
  • Turn left onto Glynco Pkwy.
  • Continue onto Glynco Road
  • Continue onto Glynco Jetport Rd.
  • Turn right onto GA-25 S/US-17 S.
  • Turn left onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Drive until you arrive at the Sea Island Security Gate.
  • Drive over the bridge and take the first LEFT into the main entrance of The Cloister.

The Lodge
100 Retreat Avenue
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 31.140323
Longitude: -81.406457

From Jacksonville

  • Take I-95 North from Jacksonville. You will enter Georgia.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 29 (US 17/US 82 Brunswick/S Georgia Pkwy).
  • Merge RIGHT onto GA 25/US 17.
  • Drive 9.7 miles (crossing the Sidney Lanier bridge) and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the RIGHT traffic lane, which becomes Kings Way.
  • Turn RIGHT at the next light on to Retreat Avenue, which leads to The Lodge.
  • Continue straight on The Avenue of the Oaks and drive to the gate house.

From Savannah

  • Take I-95 South from Savannah.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (Spur 25 South).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto U.S. 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the RIGHT traffic lane, which becomes Kings Way.
  • Turn RIGHT at the light on to Retreat Avenue, which leads to The Lodge.
  • Continue straight on The Avenue of the Oaks and drive to the gate house.

From Atlanta

  • Take I-75 South from Atlanta toward Macon.
  • In Macon, merge LEFT at I-16 (Jim L. Gillis Hwy/Savannah/I-16) toward Savannah.
  • Drive 156 miles and take Exit 157A to merge onto I-95 South toward Brunswick/Jacksonville.
  • Drive 60.7 miles and exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur 25).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto U.S. 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the RIGHT traffic lane, which becomes Kings Way.
  • Turn RIGHT at the light on to Retreat Avenue, which leads to The Lodge.
  • Continue straight on The Avenue of the Oaks and drive to the gate house.

From Brunswick Airport

  • Head southwest on Aviation Pkwy toward Glynco Pkwy.
  • Turn left onto Glynco Pkwy.
  • Continue onto Glynco Rd.
  • Continue onto Glynco Jetport Rd.
  • Turn right onto GA-25 S/US-17 S.
  • Turn left onto F J Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the RIGHT traffic lane, which becomes Kings Way.
  • Turn RIGHT at the light on to Retreat Avenue, which leads to The Lodge.
  • Continue straight on The Avenue of the Oaks and drive to the gate house.

The Cottages
351 Sea Island Road 
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 31.183729
Longitude: -81.37431

From Jacksonville

  • Take I-95 North from Jacksonville. You will enter Georgia.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 29 (US 17/US 82 Brunswick/S Georgia Pkwy).
  • Merge RIGHT onto GA 25/US 17.
  • Drive 9.7 miles (crossing the Sidney Lanier bridge) and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • The Sea Marsh Building will be on your left at 351 Sea Island Road. Cottage Rentals is adjacent to The Market at Sea Island.

From Savannah

  • Take I-95 South from Savannah.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • The Sea Marsh Building will be on your left at 351 Sea Island Road. Cottage Rentals is adjacent to The Market at Sea Island.

From Atlanta

  • Take I-75 South from Atlanta toward Macon.
  • In Macon, merge LEFT at I-16 East (Jim L. Gillis Hwy/Savannah) toward Savannah.
  • Drive 156 miles and take Exit 157A to merge onto I-95 South toward Brunswick/Jacksonville.
  • Drive 60.7 miles and exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • The Sea Marsh Building will be on your left at 351 Sea Island Road. Cottage Rentals is adjacent to The Market at Sea Island.

From Brunswick Airport

  • Head southwest on Aviation Pkwy toward Glynco Pkwy.
  • Turn left onto Glynco Pkwy.
  • Continue onto Glynco Rd.
  • Continue onto Glynco Jetport Rd.
  • Turn right onto GA-25 S/US-17 S.
  • Turn left onto F J Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Go straight at the next 2 lights then continue past the intersection of Frederica Road and Sea Island Road.
  • The Sea Marsh Building will be on your left at 351 Sea Island Road. Cottage Rentals is adjacent to The Market at Sea Island.

Retreat
100 Kings Way
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 31.159721
Longitude: -81.407957

From The Cloister

  • Head south on Cloister Dr toward Sea Island Dr
  • Continue onto Sea Island Rd
  • Turn left onto Frederica Rd
  • At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Frederica Rd
  • Turn right onto Kings Way
  • Entrance to Retreat will be on the right

From The Lodge

  • Exit The Lodge on Retreat Ave
  • Turn left onto Kings Way
  • Entrance to Retreat will be on the right

The Inn at Sea Island
100 Salt Marsh Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 31.183892
Longitude: -81.38349

From Jacksonville

  • Take I-95 North from Jacksonville. You will enter Georgia.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 29 (US 17/US 82 Brunswick/S Georgia Pkwy).
  • Merge RIGHT onto GA 25/US 17.
  • Drive 9.7 miles (crossing the Sidney Lanier bridge) and turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Continue straight on Sea Island Road for 2.5 miles.
  • Entrance to The Inn at Sea Island will be on your right.

From Savannah

  • Take I-95 South from Savannah.
  • Exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Continue straight on Sea Island Road for 2.5 miles.
  • Entrance to The Inn at Sea Island will be on your right.

From Atlanta

  • Take I-75 South from Atlanta toward Macon.
  • In Macon, merge LEFT at I-16 East (Jim L. Gillis Hwy/Savannah) toward Savannah.
  • Drive 156 miles and take Exit 157A to merge onto I-95 South toward Brunswick/Jacksonville.
  • Drive 60.7 miles and exit I-95 at Georgia Exit 38 (North Golden Isles Parkway).
  • Turn LEFT onto Golden Isles Parkway (GA 25 Spur).
  • Drive 4.7 miles and veer RIGHT onto US 17 South.
  • Drive 1.6 miles and turn LEFT onto F.J. Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Continue straight on Sea Island Road for 2.5 miles.
  • Entrance to The Inn at Sea Island will be on your right.

From Brunswick Airport

  • Head southwest on Aviation Pkwy toward Glynco Pkwy.
  • Turn left onto Glynco Pkwy.
  • Continue onto Glynco Rd.
  • Continue onto Glynco Jetport Rd.
  • Turn right onto GA-25 S/US-17 S.
  • Turn left onto F J Torras Causeway.
  • Drive 4.4 miles over the causeway.
  • After crossing the Frederica River bridge onto St. Simons Island, get in the LEFT traffic lane and veer LEFT onto Sea Island Road.
  • Stay in the left lane (traffic will merge into your lane from the right) and proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Demere Road and Sea Island Road.
  • Continue straight on Sea Island Road for 2.5 miles.
  • Entrance to The Inn at Sea Island will be on your right.