“Ever dream of paradise found just southeast of Savannah?” That’s what Skidaway Island offers. It is home to the beautiful Skidaway Meadow. Skidaway Island is a treasure of nature and history.
Skidaway Island is approximately sixteen miles southeast of Savannah. The island itself spans almost eighteen square miles. The population of permanent residents totals just over eight thousand. Skidaway Island borders Skidaway Narrows a part of the intracoastal waterway. Marshes cover approximately ten percent of the island. Trails, forests, picnic spots, campgrounds, playgrounds, a boardwalk, and a maritime observation tower fill the rest. Bikers, joggers, and golfers find it is a mecca. Skidaway Island State Park is a major attraction.
One of the largest gated communities in the United States The Landings is on Skidaway Island. Waterfront homes can reach millions of dollars on the market. The Landings boasts Georgia’s highest per capita income. It features six eighteen-hole golf courses all available with one membership fee. You will also find three world-class tennis centers, gourmet dining in four incredible clubhouses, and nearly every maritime sport imaginable. Married couples often with children comprise most households. The Landings hosts year-round festivals and community events. Tybee Island Beach is an hour away if you run out of things to do on Skidaway. Downtown Savannah provides plenty of ways to pass the time. Skidaway isn’t a private island but it certainly feels like paradise.
Recent real estate surveys show you could buy a two-bedroom condominium for around $170000. Single-family homes vary in style and price. Real estate prices are firm. Patience and diligence are key to finding a bargain. Vacation homes and investment properties remain in high demand.
The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography a division of the University of Georgia calls Skidaway Island home. Research scholars from Georgia Tech, Savannah State University, and Georgia Coastal College actively study ocean wildlife. They also monitor water patterns and trends affecting the Georgia coast on the seven-hundred acre campus.
Whether walking, biking, or driving, Skidaway Island offers many historic sites. You should plan something longer than a three-hour tour to see them all. The island provides fine hotels, excellent restaurants, some fast food places and all necessary amenities. The weather is usually mild. Sunshine is plentiful and the people are friendly. Ocean breezes cleanse your soul. You will not find fictional characters here but you might find the place you want to spend your life.
Skidaway Island State Park borders Skidaway Narrows a part of Georgia’s Intracoastal Waterway. Trails meander through maritime forests and salt marshes. They lead to a boardwalk and observation tower. You might spot deer, fiddler crabs, raccoons, and egrets. Birders will find binoculars, reference books, and a viewing window in the park’s interpretive center. Here you can watch migrating species such as Painted Buntings. Children will enjoy seeing the towering 20-foot Giant Ground Sloth replica and reptile room.
A scenic campground sits under live oaks and Spanish moss. Some RV sites offer sewer hookups. Leashed pets are welcome. Groups can enjoy privacy in pioneer campgrounds. Open-air picnic shelters and an enclosed group shelter are popular for celebrations. Tybee Island’s beaches are less than an hour away for summer cooling.
The park’s camper cabins feature screened porches, air conditioning, and full bathrooms. They also have kitchens, master bedrooms, and kids’ sleeping lofts. Guests bring their own linens, towels, dishes, and cooking utensils. Outside you’ll find a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Pets are not allowed in camper cabins. They are allowed in campsites.
Come. Explore Skidaway Meadow. Discover its beauty. Uncover its secrets. Create your own unforgettable memories here in this coastal paradise.