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Laurel Island Links in Kingsland is an 18 hole, links style course designed by Davis Love III, known for its sweeping marsh views along the Georgia coast.

Trident Lakes Golf Club sits right on the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, offering a military affiliated course that's part of daily life for many Navy families stationed in the area.

Osprey Cove in St. Marys is a private, resort style club, popular among residents looking for a country club lifestyle just minutes from downtown St. Marys.

Esplanade at St. Marys is a resort course in the St. Marys area, offering another option for residents and visitors looking to golf close to home.

Designed by Chris Cummins and opened in 1998, Pro 3s at St. Marys is a public course that challenges golfers even from the back tees.

Sanctuary Cove in Kingsland offers a semi public alternative for golfers who want a bit more flexibility than a fully private club.

Georgia's largest barrier island, located in Camden County, preserves over 36,000 acres of maritime forest, marsh, and undeveloped beach, along with historic sites like the Dungeness ruins.

Nearly all visitors reach Cumberland Island by ferry departing from the St. Marys Visitor Center, with the ride taking about 45 minutes each way and reservations strongly recommended.

Cumberland Island is famous for its free roaming wild horses and the Dungeness ruins, remnants of a Gilded Age Carnegie family estate, both easily reached on foot or bike from the ferry dock.

This grand Georgian Revival estate, built in 1898 for the Carnegie family, is open for historic home tours on Cumberland Island and remains one of its most striking landmarks.

Just outside St. Marys, Crooked River State Park offers camping, cottages, hiking trails, and a boat ramp along the tidal river, making it a favorite launch point before heading over to Cumberland Island.

Crooked River State Park sits about 20 minutes from downtown St. Marys, with campsites shaded by Spanish moss draped oaks and easy access to nearby beaches.

Family-owned and operated since 1948, Steffens is Kingsland's go-to spot for scratch-made Southern comfort food, from biscuits and gravy to fried catfish. It's the kind of longtime local diner that gives buyers a real sense of Kingsland's small-town character.

Established in 1926 and located inside the historic Riverview Hotel on the St. Marys waterfront, Seagle's is the oldest continually operating restaurant and bar in town. Its seafood, steaks, and live music make it a natural stop for anyone exploring downtown St. Marys.

Captain Stan's Smokehouse in downtown Woodbine serves up local seafood and barbecue in a small-town setting along Bedell Avenue. It's one of the more established names in Woodbine's modest but authentic dining scene.

Locally owned and operated since 1986, this independent bookstore sits in the heart of St. Marys' historic district and carries everything from Southern literature to local history and children's books. It's a good example of the kind of small, walkable-downtown business that draws buyers to St. Marys over a bigger box-store town.

Locals Dockside is a steak and seafood restaurant located at 307 Saint Marys Street West in St.

Home of Creative Catering & Design, The Bank House is a full-service restaurant, deli, and event venue at 414 Bedell Ave in downtown Woodbine known for its lunch deli, catering, and wedding/event hosting inside a restored historic bank building.