"St. Simons is Georgia's most popular and extensively developed island, offering a wide variety of coastal activities in a beautiful natural setting of sprawling moss-draped Live Oaks, green-gold salt marsh, and sandy beaches. The Manhattan-sized barrier island located across from Brunswick is more popular with those who appreciate the beauty and climate of the sea islands, but require a great variety of lodging, restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing options. While St. Simons is Georgia's most populated barrier island, with more than 14,000 residents calling it home, the island has been developed with care to preserve much of its natural charms. Sherpa Guides"
- "Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Georgia Coast & Okefenokee" By Richard J. Lenz