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 19, 2026
- WhereSt. Simons Island, Georgia
- CostFree
- ParkingFree street/lot parking (limited; fills fast)
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Wheelchair accessible
About East Beach
East Beach is a free family beach in St. Simons Island, Georgia. On-site you'll find restrooms, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at East Beach
Free street/lot parking (limited; fills fast). BeachMap shows East Beach's live parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers.
Check East Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
East Beach is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 89°F, and it's reliably beach weather March to October. Tap East Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
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.
- Is East Beach free?
- Yes, East Beach is free to access.
- What's at East Beach?
- East Beach has restrooms, wheelchair accessible.