Gould's Inlet, St. Simons Island

At the northern tip of East Beach, at the end of Bruce Drive, is Gould's Inlet. Primarily not a beach destination, but an area of bird watching, fishing, and ocean observation. Here you can see the southernmost tip of the Sea Island, just across the river, and observe many species of coastal birds. During the visit, you'll most likely come across fisher fishing off the boardwalk and along the beach, as well as paddlers out on the far sands catching some waves.

While it's easy to spend an afternoon in this beautiful spot - the sand is clean, there's plenty of room to fish, and the Sea Island views are amazing - be warned, it isn't a great place to swim. Strong currents causing splashing waves are a dangerous activity.

Instead, visitors choose to spend their time fishing off the pier or sandbar, admiring the local birdlife and watching paddlers windsurf from the neighboring beach. Amenities include showers, faucets, community dog bowls, and benches.

Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia