Sea Island Activities

Tour highlights include Fort Frederica, Christ Church, Epworth-by-the-Sea Methodist Conference Center, the Avenue of Oaks, the Pier Village, the St. Simons Lighthouse, and the former Coast Guard Station.

Once home to the famed Jekyll Island Club, today’s Millionaires’ Village includes the former clubhouse and restored cottages once belonging to the likes of Morgan and Rockefeller. This driving tour includes the Historic District tram ride and entrance to the Indian Mound Cottage. Additional stops include the Horton House, Driftwood Beach, and the Beach Village at Jekyll.

This driving tour takes you to Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island. Enjoy time outside among the centuries-old oaks and discover what life was like around the fort and Frederica Township, created in 1736.

Hear the fascinating history of Sea Island, with background about Howard Coffin, who created the Sea Island Company in 1926, as well as the hotel’s original architecture, landscape, and furnishings.

Stroll through Sea Island’s collection of Commemorative Oaks and learn the story behind each of these historic trees. Followed by a visit to the Summit Room inside The Cloister (pending availability) and learn about this exciting time in Sea Island’s history.

Your tour through The Lodge includes a stop in the Trophy Room. Hear the fascinating history of the Sea Island Golf Club, with background about the course architecture. Also includes a walking tour of the club grounds and the story behind the famed Avenue of Oaks.

A guided bike ride takes you to the Pier Village and the Coastal Georgia Historical Society Lighthouse and Museum, with several stops along the way to discuss St. Simons’ rich history.