BeachMapEast Beach
St. Simons’ wide, hard-packed family beach near the Coast Guard Station and the lighthouse — calm water and room to spread out. Parking is free but limited, so the lots near Massengale Park go early on hot days.
St. Simons Island, Georgia · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereSt. Simons Island, Georgia
- CostFree
- ParkingFree street/lot parking (limited; fills fast)
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at East Beach
Free street/lot parking (limited; fills fast). Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows East Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check East Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Tap East Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.
Open East Beach on the map →East Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at East Beach?
- Free street/lot parking (limited; fills fast). BeachMap shows East Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is East Beach free?
- Yes — East Beach is free to access.
- What's at East Beach?
- East Beach has restrooms, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.