Editing St. Simons, Georgia (section)

== Economy ==
[[File:Sea Island Golf Clubhouse, Sea Island, near St. Simon's Island, Ga. (8343878378).jpg|thumb|Early 20th century postcard of the Sea Island Golf Club]]
Tourism is the primary economic driver in the St. Simons Island economy. Major industries include hospitality, food services, retail, service businesses, and the professions.<ref>{{Cite web|title = American FactFinder - Results|url = http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ECN_2012_US_00A1&prodType=table|website = factfinder.census.gov|access-date = 2016-01-21|first = U.S. Census|last = Bureau|archive-url = https://archive.today/20200214011226/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ECN_2012_US_00A1&prodType=table|archive-date = 2020-02-14|url-status = dead}}</ref> The largest employers are the Sea Island Company, King & Prince Resort and [[Rich Products]] Consumer Brands Division.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Glynn County's Top Employers|url = http://www.georgiasgoldenopportunity.com/glynn-county/top-employers/|website = Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority|access-date = 2016-01-21|language = en-US}}</ref>
[[File:The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort.jpg|thumb|The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort]]
Visitors have been coming to St. Simons Island since the late 19th century, first by boat, disembarking at the pier on its south shore, and later by car via the [[F.J. Torras Causeway|F. J. Torras Causeway]].<ref name=":1" /> In 1938, the [[Malcolm McKinnon Airport|McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport]] opened, serving general aviation. Commercial air travelers arrive via the nearby [[Brunswick Golden Isles Airport]] (BQK). Three island marinas accommodate pleasure boaters.

Today, the island is marketed as one of Georgia's "[[Golden Isles of Georgia|Golden Isles]]", and visitation occurs throughout the year but is heaviest in the spring and summer months. Accommodations consist primarily of hotels, private rental homes, and condominium apartments along the beach and inland. Transportation is provided via taxis and vehicle rentals, including golf carts. Bicycle rentals are also available.

Visitors come to St. Simons Island for its beaches, scenic vistas, water sports, fishing, sailing, golf, historical sites, and laid-back lifestyle. The PGA Tour's [[RSM Classic]] (formerly McGladrey Classic) is held annually in November at the Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island. In 2013 The Sea Island Golf Club was ranked by [[Golf Digest]] as one of America's top 50 golf courses for women.

Ecotourists come to enjoy the natural surroundings, bird-watching, and Cannon's Point Preserve. Hiking and bicycling are popular year-round activities. St. Simons Island is also a magnet for photographers and painters. Its selection of scenic and historic venues, such as the St. Simons Lighthouse and [[Christ Church (St. Simons, Georgia)|Christ Church]], have made the island a popular wedding site.

As a travel destination, St. Simons Island has received recommendations from several travel publications and websites, including [[Condé Nast Traveler]], [[Travel + Leisure|Travel+Leisure]], [[Smithsonian (magazine)|Smithsonian Magazine]], Coastal Living, [[Country Living]], and [[TripAdvisor]].