If you want a Caribbean island getaway but don't want to leave the United States, you can book one of the St. Simons Island vacation rentals. The island is located in Georgia and is one of the popular tourist spots along the Golden Isles. There are hundreds of activities to choose from while you are in your own St Simons Island rental; you can shop, join nature tours, dine in the seaside restaurants and engage in water sports like scuba, kayaking, jet skiing and charter fishing. Island tram tours, horseback riding, tennis and golfing should be in your itinerary as well.
There are 4 golf courses on the island and nearby isles, 2 of which are open to the public. Professional and collegiate tennis championships are usually hosted at St. Simon's. Public play is available at nearby hard courts.
King and Prince Golf Course
This 18-hole championship golf course is world-famous for its dramatic island holes, vast and ancient forests, PGA instruction and a large clubhouse that overlooks the nearby lake.
The course was originally designed by famed architect Joe Lee. He created the course's signature feature of 4 holes carved from the surrounding marsh islands. These holes can even be accessed by elevated cart bridges. Golf packages are available depending on your needs.
Jekyll Island Golf Courses
The Jekyll Island Golf Course is the largest public golf resort in Georgia and has three 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course. Rates start at $20 per game and discounts are available when you book with a group. Guests are also treated to the spectacular views of the ocean while playing at the Jekyll Island Golf Course.
Jekyll Island Tennis Center
With 13 fast-dry courts, the Jekyll Island Tennis Center was selected by Tennis Magazine as one of the Best Municipal Tennis Facilities in the United States. Their courts are made of clay, which provides slower ball speeds and cooler temperatures.
The tennis center hosts 6 national tournaments annually and junior camps are available during the summer. From October to March, adult tennis clinics and round-robin tournaments are offered. Private lessons are available, depending upon instructors' schedules.
Night court rentals are another option for those who don't want to play during the day. Equipment repairs, racquet and ball rentals are offered in their in-house full service shop. Reservations should be made during business hours.
Epworth by the Sea
If you drive to Moore Drive, Epworth by the Sea has 6 lighted tennis courts, 2 of which are all-weather courts. Their courts are lighted until 7 p.m. Non-guests are welcome during non-peak hours.
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