Travel
Flight
Closest Airports
There are several airport options for those flying to SSI. The closest is the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (15 miles). It is a very small regional airport (no security lines!) but has limited offerings. It is a Delta connection hub, flying a few times each day between ATL and SSI. Alternatively, the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (80 miles) and Jacksonville International (FL) Airport (65 miles) are larger airports with significantly more options.
Travel Note
Rental Cars
For anyone flying in, especially those from Savannah/Hilton Head or Jacksonville airports, we highly recommend renting a car from the airport rather than attempting to Lyft or Uber.
Travel Note
Rental Homes (VRBO/AirBnB)
The main events are all happening in the SSI Village area. If you'd like to stay in that area, notable landmarks include the SSI Lighthouse Museum, Neptune Park, the Pier, and Mallery St and there are several VRBOs/AirBnBs to chose from. There are also beautiful places a little further away, near Massengale Park and East Beach (~2 miles to the east) or Gascoigne and Epworth (~ 3 miles to the west). There really are no bad options, though we do recommend staying further south on the island and will note that the RSM golf tournament will be taking place the same weekend.
Travel Note
Hotels
If a rental isn't your gig, there are several hotels nearby. The Queens Court Inn (0.2 miles, 437 Kings Way, St Simons Island, GA 31522) - Ryan and I stayed here once, it's a quirky old boardwalk type hotel from the 40s but right in the middle of everything! We haven't personally stayed at any of these but other popular options include: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort (1.5 miles, 201 Arnold Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522) The Village Inn and Pub (0.2 miles, 500 Mallery St, St Simons Island, GA 31522) Ocean Inn and Suites (0.2 miles, 599 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522) Saint Simons Inn By The Lighthouse (0.2 milles, 609 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522)