The 11 Best Beaches in Georgia

Nanny Goat Beach, Sapelo Island

This 12-mile-long Sapelo Island is the fourth-largest Georgia coastal island between Savannah and St. Marys River. Like many other remote islands in the state, it is accessible only via private plane, boat, or an advanced reservation 30-minute passenger ferry from the Sapelo Island Visitors Center, where visitors can learn about the island’s complex ecological systems, unique wildlife, and cultural history, including its Gullah-Geechee residents.

After that, visit Nanny Goat Beach on the island’s southeastern tip. The tranquil, two miles of shoreline are ideal for swimming, fishing, birdwatching, and beachcombing. Overnight, no-frills camping is permitted at the shady Cabretta Campground, just a short walk from the beach.

 

Pro Tip: Arrange a private tour and other activities via Sapelo Island Birdhouses, a local rental company.