Many think of the Florida coast as ideal, or perhaps more exotic locales in the Bahamas or Virgin Islands. I have spent time in these areas and for me, the Georgia coast is as beautiful and fascinating as any stretch in tourist-mad Florida or the Caribbean. Unfortunately, there was no definitive guide to the Georgia coast. I mean until now. There were guides to Savannah and guides to some of the natural attractions, and guides to certain islands, but there were no guides that comprehensively treated the area's natural features, outdoor recreation, restaurants, and lodging.
Some people are surprised to learn that Georgia even has a coast.
My goal was to create a book that I wished I had when I first started exploring the Georgia shore. I have worked very hard to produce such a volume and hope it brings an additional awareness of Georgia's great resource that is the coast. One of the reasons that the Georgia coast is so special is its untamed nature. The rest are under various degrees of private, state, and federal protection, a testament to the generosity of island owners and foundations, the political will of commendable government officials, and the visionary work of conservationists and scientists. Because of them, there remains a vibrant, fascinating, and inspiring coast to explore.