What embodies the summer season more than a good old-fashioned picnic? Especially when that picnic is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Golden Isles! We’ve handpicked our top picnic spots and thrown in our favorite local restaurants for grabbing that perfect picnic fare on the go!
Saint Simons Island Picnic Spots
Neptune Park
Nestled beneath a canopy of live oaks with views of the St. Simons Island pier, Neptune Park is the perfect spot for a relaxed pause in your day. Whether you’re here to let the kids blow off some steam at the playground or simply soak in the scenery, this park serves up a generous helping of easy-going charm.
Massengale Park
Massengale Park is a nicely shaded picnic area and playground, located along Ocean Blvd on St. Simons Island, and a beach access point to East Beach. This park offers many oak-shaded picnic tables, four grills, a children’s playground, public restrooms, outdoor showers and two public beach access points to East Beach.
Jekyll Island Picnic Spots
South Dunes Park
South Dunes Park offers picnic tables and grills, open-air and screened-in picnic pavilions, public restrooms, dog bag stations, an observation deck, and a freshwater pond all under the canopy of beautiful live oak trees.
Oceanview Beach Park
Situated mid-island, Oceanview Beach Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and quick access to the sand. The park reopened in May 2019 after extensive renovations, which include an ADA-accessible beach access point with a balcony-style overlook and shower facilities, along with four family and two group pavilions equipped with picnic tables and grills.
Great Dunes Beach Park
This 20-acre beachfront park has several covered picnic pavilions outfitted with tables and a grill, play areas, bocce ball and volleyball courts, and public beach access with restrooms and showers. Six covered pavilions accommodate about 10-20 people each.
Clam Creek
Located at the north end of Jekyll Island, adjacent to the fishing pier and Driftwood Beach, Clam Creek has a picturesque view of the Sidney Lanier Bridge and evening sunsets.
Where to Shop
Golden Isles Olive Oil
Check out their grab and go section or call and order a customized board just for you! They are both a restaurant and gourmet market with over 60 flavors of freshly pressed fused and infused olive oils and balsamic, perfect for an island souvenir! They also offer a large selection of cheeses, charcuterie, tapenade, pesto, antipasti, olives, pickles, handmade pasta, sauces, honey, jams, and other gourmet delights.
Sandy Bottom Bagel
Sandy Bottom Bagels serves the finest northern-style bagels with the finest southern hospitality. They are a full-service bagel/deli featuring a full menu of breakfast and lunch foods and gourmet coffees. They bake and serve authentic hand-rolled, kettle boiled New York bagels with a variety of homemade schmear options, salads, farm fresh eggs and premium lunchmeats.
Three Little Birds
Is the St. Simons Pier Village’s top stop for grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, premade meal selections, and local pantry items. Pick up a meal for the family, grab a quick lunch, and enjoy the fine coastal fare on the fly.
Shore Birds
Think of Shore Birds as your go-to cooler curator with a knack for packing the perfect beach beverage. From zesty canned cocktails that can put a little swing in your step, to a range of non-alcoholic options that keep things breezy and carefree, they’ve got just about everything you might need for the perfect picnic!
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