East Beach Station

East Beach Station is a Coast Guard facility on St. Simons Island featuring Colonial Revival style buildings designed by government architects. The complex sits along the Georgia coast and contains multiple historic structures from the mid-20th century.

The station was built in 1936 as part of a federal job creation program and became a rescue center for ships in distress. During World War II it played a key role in protecting the coast from submarine attacks.

The station contains a museum focused on how the local community contributed to wartime efforts during the 1940s. Visitors can learn about civilian life and coastal defense during that period through the exhibits.

The site welcomes visitors and operates a museum with rotating exhibits on local maritime topics. Adjacent parkland provides beach access, parking, and picnic areas for those planning to spend time in the area.

The buildings retain rare original features and belong to a small group of similar coastal facilities from that era. This preservation of architectural details allows visitors to experience 1930s construction methods firsthand.

GPS coordinates: 31.14577,-81.37337

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41