Welcome to Sea Island, Georgia
Explore This Exceptional Destination of Luxury & Intrigue
Located just east of St. Simons Island and separated by the Black Banks River, Sea Island is a privately owned resort community that is part of the Golden Isles of Georgia, which include St. Simons Island,
Jekyll Island,
Little St. Simons Island, and the mainland port city of
Brunswick. This renowned seaside resort island is home to four Forbes Five-Star experiences, including
The Cloister at Sea Island,
The Lodge at Sea Island, The Spa at Sea Island, and the
Georgian Room restaurant. Sea Island offers five miles of private beach located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, as well as luxury
accommodations,
golf,
dining, tennis, spa and a number of first-class amenities.
There's Plenty to Do and Explore on Sea Island
Activities and amenities on Sea Island include
three championship 18-hole golf courses; Golf Performance Center; Cloister Beach Club; Sea Strike bowling alley; The Cloister Tennis Center; Yacht Club; kayaking; paddleboarding; catamaran rentals; sailing; boating; fishing and crabbing; bicycling; horseback riding; spa and fitness center, and of course give miles of private beaches. The 5,800-acre
Broadfield Sporting Club and Lodge offers quail and pheasant hunting, sport clay and skeet shooting, fishing on two freshwater lakes, and falconry.
Sea Island is home to the world-renowned Sea Island Beach Club and The Cloister, made famous by the G8 summit organized by President George W. Bush in June, 2004. Sea Island was selected for the summit in part because its relative isolation facilitated the extensive security arrangements necessary for such a gathering, but equally as much for its fabulous accommodations and splendid setting among the Live Oaks and gentle sea breeze.
The Cloister
The oceanfront Beach Club contains restaurants, a game room, an ice cream shop, a bar, and three pools. Sea Island's main hotel, The Cloister, is located on its southwestern side along the Black Banks River. It includes restaurants, 200 rooms, a spa, tennis and squash courts, an exercise facility, and is home to the only Forbes Five Star restaurant in the state of Georgia, The Georgian Room. The Cloister's dining options also include Tavola, an authentic Italian eatery; River Bar, offering casual dishes with views of the Black Banks River; and Southern Tide, located at the Beach Club, serving fresh local Georgia seafood with amazing views overlooking the Atlantic ocean. The Cloister at Sea Island is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for eleven consecutive years as of this writing.
The Lodge at Sea Island
The Lodge at Sea Island was recently enhanced with six new cottages, an oceanfront pool, 18-hole putting course, and a 17,000 sf Golf Performance Center. Guest accommodations at The Lodge include 58 guest rooms, seven golf cottages and 24-hour butler service. Dining options at The Lodge include Colt & Alison, known for fabulous steaks and dry aged beef, with panoramic golf course views; The Oak Room, featuring Southern classics and tasty signature entrées; and The Men's Locker Room, offering casual lunches, full bar and a cigar room.
The Cottages at Sea Island
The Cottages at Sea Island offer a luxurious option with all the amenities and privacy of a personal residence, as well as full access to resort golf, dining, spa, tennis and other accoutrements at The Cloister and The Lodge. All cottages are well-appointed with full kitchens, washer and dryer, fresh linens and towels, and concierge assistance.
Sea Island is home to 3 golf courses, including Seaside, Plantation and Retreat. Sea Island has earned a rich history with the game of golf, with various PGA tournaments having been held here, including the annual RSM Classic, a PGA FedEx Cup event hosted by local Davis Love III, recent inductee into the PGA of America Hall of Fame.
Seaside Golf Course
100 Retreat Avenue
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Home to the PGA's RSM Classic, Seaside provides 18 challenging and picturesque holes of golf and panoramic ocean views overlooking the coast. Ranked among the top 100 courses in the U.S., Seaside was re-designed by Tom Fazio to create one of the premier golf courses in the country.
Plantation Golf Course
100 Retreat Avenue
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
This 18 hole course was recently updated by brothers Davis and Mark Love, and offers fun and rewarding play with inspiring scenery amid the backdrop of Sea Island's natural beauty.
Retreat Golf Course
Redesigned in 2001 by Davis Love III and his brother Mark, Retreat offers a very playable layout of 18 holes set among the pine trees, flat terrain and gentle sea breezes.
Golf Performance Center
912.638.5119
A 17,000 square-foot facility that offers state-of-the-art technology in golf instruction and tools to help improve your game. Renowned golf instructors provide personalized golf lessons and training for all skill levels. Amenities include hitting bays, club fitting, putting studio, fitness center, club workshop, meeting and event space, practice greens, and pro shop.
There is no shortage of first-class dining options on Sea Island, with seven restaurants from casual poolside options to Forbes Five-Star elegance and everything in between.
River Bar & Lounge
Price Range: $$$
Chef Armando serves up culinary delights from around the world, inspired by French and European style cooking. Serving lunch and dinner with delightful views over the river.
Georgian Room at The Cloister
Price Range: $$$$$
Georgia's only Forbes Five-Star restaurant, serving timeless cuisine prepared with French techniques and seasonal menu options. Choose from a la carte fare or a multi-course tasting menu that changes daily, served with select wines and cocktails to complement any dish. Reservations and appropriate attire are required.
Colt & Alison
Price Range: $$$$$
Located at The Lodge, this elegant steakhouse offers select cuts of steak, wet- and dry-aged beef, fresh local seafood, and chef-inspired dishes. The Lodge Wine Cellar offers an award-winning collection with new and old vintages dating to the 1830s.
Tavola
Price Range: $$$
This authentic Italian ristorante offers wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, fresh local seafood and traditional Italian favorites. Dine in the enclosed porch or outdoor garden courtyard.
Southern Tide
Price Range: $$$
Offering casual, outoor dining overlooking the ocean, with fresh local seafood and Southern-inspired favorites. Located at Sea Island Beach Club.
Sea Strike & Pub
Price Range: $$
A casual sports bar and gastropub serving up shareable plates, flatbread pizzas, salads, handhelds and bar classics. Catch the games on 16 TVs located on premise, with 8 varieties of draft beers on tap as well as classic cocktails. Also on site is a six-lane bowling alley, shuffleboard, darts and a magnetic Scrabble board mounted on the wall. Located at Sea Island Beach Club.
Wonderland Sweet Shop
Price Range: $
Classic ice cream parlor and candy store offering a variety of hand-dipped ice creams, shakes, sundaes, spilts, malts and other sweet treats. Also serving a hot breakfast buffet, coffee, pastries and fruit smoothies.
Snack Shack
Price Range: $
Located at Sea Island Beach Club, offering sandwiches, burgers and other small bites.
The Georgian Room Sushi Lounge and Sake Bar
Price Range: $$
Located at The Cloister, offering fresh sushi and Japanese cuisine.
The Oak Room
Price Range: $$$
Located at The Lodge, this traditional tavern serves up Southern classics and traditional dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Men's Locker Room
Price Range: $$
Relax at this gentleman's retreat located at The Lodge, offering lunch service and classic cocktails, cigar room overlooking the ocean, and comfy lounge chairs and TVs. Amenities include a putting green, steam room, exercise room and lockers.
Davis Love Grill
Price Range: $$
Located at The Retreat Club House, this casual restaurant serves up pub fare and handhelds, cocktails and craft beer overlooking the Retreat golf course.
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