There’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy the kind of beautiful days that the Golden Isles offers. Coastal breezes and warm spring sunshine provide the perfect ambiance to enjoy golden beaches, greening marshes and gorgeous seasonal blooms. With all the ways you can enjoy this time of year, here are the top things to do that you shouldn’t pass up this spring:
Exploring Coastal Bike Trails
In the Golden Isles, there isn’t anything quite like biking around town to set the pace of your vacation. Even better, many of the most popular attractions are connected by bike paths. Spend a day riding around St. Simons Island or Jekyll Island, or you can even try riding on the hard-packed sand on the local beaches. Spring is the perfect balance of mild temperatures and warm sunshine to make biking a premier seasonal activity in the Golden Isles.
Go Horseback Riding on the Sand
If you’re looking for an even slower pace activity – and the most unique way to explore the area – horseback riding on the beach has it all. Learn what it really means to sit back and take in the gorgeous scenery without missing the details of how the sea oats sway in the wind or how the marshes meet the dunes.
Try Wildlife Watching
Visiting Little St. Simons Island is by far a step above the rest when it comes to satisfying your curiosity about coastal Georgia’s nature. Here, passionate naturalists guide your adventure through maritime forest to discuss the unique species, migration patterns and habitats of some of the Golden Isles’ most unique animals, like sea turtles and gopher tortoises.
In addition, the Golden Isles is home to a large section of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, where you can stroll along to see an active spring migration. In early spring, watch for blue-grey gnatcatchers, northern parulas and white-eyed vireos. Later on in the spring, watch for yellow-throated warblers taking flight and Louisiana waterthrushes along waterways.
Attend a Springtime Event
As a year-round gorgeous destination, the Golden Isles always offers plenty of events all year long — like an oyster roast and turtle crawl. In the springtime, live music, art festivals and ranger walks reign. View the full calendar of events before your spring trip to discover what’s happening this season — there are festivals and events for the entire family to enjoy.
Enjoy Nature
Taking a stroll to appreciate the budding foliage is a classic way to enjoy the season in the Golden Isles. Watch for dolphins, stroll among the 4,000 azaleas at the Wesley Memorial Gardens and explore the maritime forests and parks this spring. Choose from a variety of trails, or find a perfect picnic spot to spend an afternoon beneath some live oaks.