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.