Sea Island Recreation

Birding Tour on Golf Cart

Sea Island Beach Club
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Join a Naturalist on a birding tour of Sea Island. Ride on a golf cart to all of the best birding spots the island has to offer. Binoculars provided.

Owl Prowl

Sea Island Beach Club

Discover the amazing world of owls and meet Scout, our resident Eurasian Eagle Owl. Dissect an owl pellet and join a falconer on a night hike to call in a wild owl. Seasonal.

Inshore Fishing Trips

The Cloister Dock
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Cruise through the marshes in search of trout, redfish, flounder, and whiting. Fly fish from Sea Island's shallow water flats boat in search of the tailing redfish, or travel a creek for a big school of speckled trout.

Nearshore Fishing Trips

The Cloister Dock
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Fish the beaches from Cumberland Island to Sapelo Island for tarpon, shark, bull redfish, or tripletail. These trips also offer a wonderful view of the beautiful coastline.

Fly Fishing Lessons

The Cloister Dock
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There is an art to fly fishing—said to be the most contemplative form of recreation. Learn the various techniques and gain familiarity with the specialized equipment in an informative one-hour overview. Available upon request through the Yacht Club. Seasonal.

Guided Hobie Kayak Fishing

Rainbow Island Water Sports Center
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Enjoy the outdoors by experiencing a 4,000-year-old tradition of Kayak Fishing. Paddle into some of the local tributaries of the salt marsh and target various types of fish.

Hobie Cat® Shelling Tour

Beach Club Sailing Center
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A two-hour guided tour on a Hobie Cat® getaway with a local naturalist. Tour can be customized and may include history, shelling, nature walks, while learning about coastal Georgia’s geography and wildlife. Seasonal.

Hobie Cat® Open Ocean Dolphin Tour

Beach Club Sailing Center

Sail on a Hobie Cat in search of dolphin offshore. Daily, 90-minute tour, $195/boat. Seasonal.

Hobie Cat® Sailing Lessons

Beach Club Sailing Center

Learn fundamentals of sailing, points of sail, nautical terms and language, maneuvering, tacking and gybing, and how to tie sailing knots! Minimum age 12. Seasonal.

Body Board Rentals

Beach Club Sailing Center
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Ride the waves on the body boards with rentals available by the day. Seasonal.

Kiteboarding Lessons and Power Kiting

Beach Club Sailing Center
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This class will advance the guest experience through harnessing wind energy with a kite and having it pull you across the water surface on a board, similar to wake boarding or surfing. The class will go over all the basic instructions safety, equipment, using the wind properly and board riding skills. Ages 16 and up.

Beach Funcycle Rentals

Beach Club Sailing Center
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Explore Sea Island beach on this three-wheeled bike. Rentals available by the half-hour and hour-long periods. Seasonal.

Stand-Up Ocean Paddleboard Rentals

Beach Club Sailing Center
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One-hour stand-up paddleboard rental. Seasonal.

Ocean Kayak Rentals

Beach Club Sailing Center
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One-hour ocean kayak rental. Single and tandem available. Seasonal.

Kayak Shore Lunch

Rainbow Island Water Sports Center
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Paddle to Sea Island's southernmost tip for an educational beach walk with a Naturalist to discuss the surrounding nature, followed by a private picnic lunch. Tide dependent.

Sunset Kayak Trip

Rainbow Island Water Sports Center
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Come explore the marshes of Sea Island at sunset to experience nature at its best.

Bicycle Rental at PEDAL

PEDAL Bike Shop
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PEDAL is a full-service shop offering bike rentals, repairs, and accessories. Offerings include: beach cruisers, hybrid bikes, and road bikes. Trailers, pull-behinds, and baby seats are also available.

Sea Turtle Dawn Patrol

Sea Island Beach Club
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A private tour with our Nature Team as they patrol the beach for nesting sea turtles, their nests, and hatchlings. Tour is on a golf cart, accommodating up to 10 guests. Seasonal.

Sea Turtle Education and Night Walk

Sea Island Nature Center
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Learn about our local sea turtles and their nesting/hatching habits followed by a walk down the beach in search of nesting females and hatchlings. Seasonal.

Hawk Walk

Rainbow Island
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Take a private walk on Rainbow Island with a falconer and bird of prey. Witness the high flying action first hand and enjoy the thrill of having a raptor fly to your gloved fist.

Sea Island Beach Rides

Rainbow Island
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Horseback rides along the south end of Sea Island beach are a unique way to explore the ocean beach habitat of the Georgia coast. Available for experienced riders aged 10 and up.

Bingo

The Cloister
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A cherished Sea Island tradition for more than 50 years. Young and old alike cry out with glee when a needed number is called and the excitement intensifies when squeals of “rattle the sack!” fill the air. Guests dress for the occasion adding a touch of elegance to an already special evening. All proceeds are donated to charity. Seasonal. Dress Code

Private Beach Set-Up

Beach Club Sailing Center
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Two beach chairs with covers, umbrella, wireless phone charger, table, bottled waters, snacks, and a beach attendant. Seasonal.

Pools

Sea Island Beach Club
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The Sea Island Beach Club offers three pools: adult-only heated pool; beach pool, boasting a 20’ waterslide; heated family pool with wading area and splash pad. Towel, food, and cocktail service is offered at all pools, or enjoy a drink at the Beach Bar.

Rainbow Island Supper

Rainbow Island
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Rainbow Island plays host to a relaxed and rustic family dining feast of authentic Southern cooking. Offered most Saturdays during summer.

Bagpiper at the Lodge

The Lodge
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Enjoy the sunset over the St. Simons Sound accompanied by the sounds of bagpipes closing down the golf courses each day. Cocktails and appetizers available.