Cumberland Island's Beaches

There's a place along the Georgia coast to get away from it all without spending a fortune. Cumberland Island, located on the Georgia coast, is one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean. It has nearly 10,000 acres protected by the National Park Service. As you can imagine, that means a lot of unspoiled beaches, including an eerily beautiful coastal bone yard of graying windswept trees at the southern end of the island.

Eighteen miles of undeveloped beach backed by dunes welcome visitors to Cumberland Island. The largest and southernmost of Georgia's Golden Islands, this natural wonderland can only be reached by boat from St. Marys nearby.

With no cars or commerce on-site, this is the perfect place to hide from reality. If you only have a few hours to spare, choose one of the beaches closest to the pier. To explore further, book a ranger-guided tour or rent a bike at Sea Camp Dock.

When you're not basking in the sun, swimming in the ocean, or kayaking around the island, step back in time walking to the historic Plum Orchard Mansion, Dungeness Ruins, or the First African Baptist Church.

Location: Cumberland Island, Georgia coast