GEORGIA COAST: the BEST road trip to ST. SIMONS ISLAND, DARIEN & ST. MARYS

Join a road trip to some of the best places to visit on Gerogia's coast: the cute town Darien, scenic St Simons island and St Marys with its long history and stunning nature.
Traveling is of course about the journey. But there is something special about the feeling, when you get close to your destination. I was reaching the east coast - and I could not have picked a better spot than Georgia. Leave behind the rush of the highway and join my ride to the coast of Georgia.
Here are my must-visits when plannig a road trip to coastal Georgia:
- Visit the town Darien. Darien in Georgia was founded in 1736 and is the second oldest town in the state. Its history, culture, and beautiful marshland views make Darien an highly frequented weekend destination.
- No trip to Darien is complete without a stop at the Fort King George Historic Site. In the 1700s, the British, French, and Spanish all contested for Georgia land, and once the British claimed the land they had to defend it from all sides. That’s why Fort King George was built. The fort you can visit today is is the full reconstruction of the old wood buildings of the 18th century British fort, in its most probable location, based on archaeological exploration and the written records left.
- a Must-Visit when traveling the coast of Gerogia is St. Simons Island. St Simons Island was voted the number one favorite beach town by Travel and Leisure. It is the perfect mix of seaside idyll and small town charm.
St. Simons is located on the southeast corner of Georgia, about equal distance from the two next big cities Savannah and Jacksonville, making this barrier island community an ideal destination for a quick getaway. The Pier of St. Simons is nearly always crowded with fishermen - and one of the best things to do in St Simons is just watching them getting their catches.
- Stop in St. Marys at the border to the state of Florida. St. Marys calls itself the Gateway to the Georgia Coast.
Settled in the 16th century as a part of Spanish Florida, St. Marys became a part of Georgia in 1763.
- St Marys is most famous for its ferry terminal to the Cumberland Island. Unfortunately I was too late to still catch a ferry, but Cumberland Island is declared a national seashore and supposed to be an outstanding nature experience with untouched beaches and wild horses. Definitly add this to your bucket list when visiting the area!
- Stay a night at the historic Spencer House Inn Bed&Breakfast. The hotel was built in 1872 and has 14 guest rooms, each individually decorated.
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// A roadtrip that dreams are made of: join my journey through the United States of America. From Los Angeles in California on the westcoast to Miami in Florida on the eastcoast.
9,000 kilometers,
13 states,
28 days,
1 motorcycle
// NEW EPISODE OUT EVERY THURSDAY 19.30 CET
// Time of the journey: May-June 2021
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// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea Rieck, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overlanding adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700. Bought the motorcycle myself from the press fleet of Yamaha USA (thank you Yamaha USA for making this possible. Ténérés were short on stock at all dealers I required one at)
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//Equipment & Gear:
- Touratech Companero Summer Jacket & Pants (given to me by Touratech after my old suit got stolen on the ship from westafrica)
- BMW GS Gloves (self bought)
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- Klim Krios Pro Helmet (self bought)
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[@Got2Go]

@@totoarriba very good suggestion! will put it in the description too.

[@johanneswilhelmlange6050]

Vielen lieben Dank für deine liebevollen Dokumentationen. Hast du dein Motorrad für diese Reise in den USA gekauft?

[@macexpert7247]

I chipped in

[@Got2Go]

@@macexpert7247 awww, thank you! ❤️

[@Got2Go]

@@johanneswilhelmlange6050 ja, ich habe es in Los Angeles gekauft und besitze es noch immer, obwohl ich es eigentlich am Ende der Reise verkaufen wollte um keine zu großen Verluste zu machen. Bauch war mal wieder stärker als der Verstand, deswegen besitze ich es noch immer und hoffe, nächstes Jahr noch ein bisschen mehr der usa bereisen zu können. In der Zwischenzeit sehe ich es als unvernünftige Geldanlage 😂😂😂

[@GSrijder]

Changing plans is part of the motorcycle adventure. As long as you are safe, we are happy and enjoy your travels. Thank you Lea for showing us this part of the world.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for your nice words as always!

[@nasirbasra]

4:07 .... Definitely 😯 very eye catching

[@Akhon5]

Awesome and Beautiful ! Courageous biker girl, that is the way. Wish you many more trips on the world !

[@michelcunha3222]

I travel along with your images, grateful to share ❤

[@wesleygary6651]

This was way beyond my expectations. The editing alone puts you miles and miles ahead of where you may think you are and i enjoyed seeing my youth from your eyes. Nicely done. Awaiting more......no pressure as such but the price of excellence. Thank you.

[@michelcunha3222]

Thank you immensely for activating the Portuguese subtitles. 🙏

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining, I am very happy if people use the subtitle function!!!

[@Vince_vanca]

I Was definitly not expecting this kind of architecture and landscape .. very interesting . thanks for taking us with you

[@Got2Go]

Yes, it’s very different but somehow I liked it a lot!

[@telestrat060]

What a wonderful journey! Thanks for sharing it.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for watching!

[@leonimar1]

see all your videos are spectacular a hug

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@steveschilt7217]

Thank you dear ❤️I’m learning a lot from your adventures. Thank you ❤️ Have a Beautiful Day ❤️

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for joining the ride!

[@eduardocacao7207]

Hi! Drive safe and god bless 💖💖💖💖

[@ingo8382]

End of may is such a nice time in the East of the states

[@Got2Go]

It is, was perfect to travel (even though it was much hotter than it looks, there was quite a heatwave when I traveled these states…

[@shamovlog5052]

so nice dear i love it

[@montypeter5228]

Thanks Lea ! Beautiful ride :-)

[@Got2Go]

Thanks for joining!

[@stefanbroersen]

Yes a new episode 👌 we gonna enjoy it. Thanks for this Beautiful serie form The Netherlands 🙏🏻🍀

[@hmoosawi]

Amazing journey, can't believe that next will be the last, however We are very confident that the end means a beginning of another series of adventure and travels, Thanks ❤️Lea🌹

[@barryhalesongwriter6835]

Thank you!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for traveling with me!

[@fa7842]

I look forward to the last episode for both; Freude und Tränen

[@francoromano3993]

Hallo aus Venezuela, Schöne Reise nach Georgialand , Vielen Dank für ihre vídeo Auswidersehen

[@Got2Go]

Hallo franco, viele liebe Grüße nach Venezuela! Danke für das Deutsch schreiben!

[@nasirbasra]

I'm watching yours many videos.. but this episode total different amazing 👍🙏

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for always joining the ride and commenting ☺️

[@billwilliams5889]

Another great video with stunning drone footage and interesting history factoids.

[@Ammoroso29]

beautiful trip, greetings from Chile

[@dag221]

You covered a large portion of my life with this video. I grew up not far from Reidsville and Wrightsville and currently live in St. Marys, GA. Really nice drone footage of this area and the commentary was lovely also. I'm glad you enjoyed the slow and quiet pace of St. Marys.

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

Thank you for sharing ! I am dreading the end of your journey and already miss you.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! But there will always come a new adventure, don’t worry!

[@lisakrumwide2013]

Very well done, enjoyable to watch.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you Lisa!

[@stephmoi9262]

👍 👍.. Top voyage 😘😘

[@bengtjohansson5221]

Thanks Lea. And over and over again.

[@vinceschulte3907]

Enjoy your videos hopefully we can see more in the future. Thanks Vince

[@Got2Go]

Of course! The journey always continues!

[@omartribouley8098]

Espectacular 👍👍👍👍😂

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@williambruno6830]

Saludos desde Costa Rica .

[@Got2Go]

Hello to Costa Rica!

[@deanmaguire9773]

Hi ya Lea yet again what a fantastic vid..love the information you give us and them trees 🌳well just very mysterious awesome 👌..Drone footage is sublime..take care and cheers

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for always joining me! Super happy you are still watching the videos!

[@borilapostolov7474]

Hmmm you saved the best for last? My grandparents and mother used to live in the USA at the late 60's. They told me a lot about it and special places to visit. I am resending all of your USA travels to mom and she enjoys them a lot. Vielen dank LEA!

[@Porsche996driver]

Awesome, love little old homey towns. I’ll keep it at that ha. Nice work Lea!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

loved the movie really enjoyed watching never heard of this place till you made a movie of it I will add it to my bucket list new fan here ride safe

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Awesome trip. Most Americans never accomplish this, so kudos to you. Thanks for sharing

[@daveydoo3173]

Another great roadtrip , Really beautiful views and scenery, Love the buildings and the sunshine..

[@jkelly1701]

great video nearly at the end of your amazing journey what a trip its been. thank you

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! Yes, it has been quite a ride ☺️

[@mansorbinhasan2764]

Good riding, beautiful country and video.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@commotoed]

I have Georgia on my mind, er...Got2Go!

[@Got2Go]

Got2go 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@mohammedkharbouche7268]

really i like your adventures. You really deserve the Medal of Honor because you excel in photographing beautiful natural scenes as well as commenting. I love your sense of humor and wish you success in your career.🇲🇦👍

[@davidcjordan]

Love this series! Playlist needs to be updated again. Missing last 3 videos.

[@Got2Go]

Will do, latest with the last video. ☺️

[@joe66sk]

All worries and stress are swept away, watching such beauty .... 5 stars for Lea ..:-)

[@Got2Go]

Thank you! ☺️

[@lvictorvictor2753]

Gracias Lea. Exelente video. Abrazo.

[@Got2Go]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thank you Lea for another uplifting Thursday. I’ve been to Georgia and it is an interesting and scenic state. Hope you are well and staying safe. Cheers, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@Got2Go]

Thank you Dan! I hope your visit to Georgia was as nice as mine!

[@jackk1583]

Your vids are the best. I enjoy your commentary In a methodical manner taking note of landscape/ buildings/ history/ Stopping for Moto service/ very cool garages/ etc Nice photos/ no annoying music is much appreciated/ like your opinions or the differences between Eur/ USA: Well done.

[@615BlackBarbie]

Im in Brunswick Ga every month. Love St. Simon's Island

[@briansherping4623]

Very enjoyable ride Lea, love your commentary. Stay safe!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you ☺️

[@brianmerillat502]

Another interesting video loved the aerial shots from the drone This has been a great trek across the USA you’ve shown us a lot Can’t wait to see what you’ve been doing for the last 5 months cause you’ve GOT2GO

[@Got2Go]

Yes, Got2Go, and a lot of new little adventures waiting!

[@matthewrschuler]

Great video Lea. Can’t wait to watch the next one, Florida….

[@Got2Go]

Great that you are joining the next trip too!

[@nasirbasra]

I'm Re watching.. this video

[@VenkatTeluguRider]

Awesome Views and an amazing vlog as always...👌👌👌

[@Got2Go]

Thank you as always ☺️

[@guydumont7904]

Such a beautiful place, you can feel the holiday-mood :)

[@shamovlog5052]

so super

[@leopoldeigner7631]

Ein wunderschönes Georgia das du hier herzeigst. Idyllische Städte und Landschaften 👍 LG Leopold

[@Got2Go]

Hallo Leopold, mal wieder vielen Dank fürs mitfahren. Ich hoffe du bist auch bei den nächsten Trips mit von der Partie!

[@leopoldeigner7631]

Klar bin ich dabei 👍

[@darrylmoffett8323]

Your return trip to the USA should be, “Adventure USA, destination unknown”. Spending a very long time doing it. I love the video. Ride safe and have fun. 🇺🇸

[@andrewewan624]

Always entertaining..and my weekly MUST see ... stay safe.. yes it was a "little" train. 😃

[@desimora8]

Love the nice places that you visit in your trip across de US. Showing lots of places many of us have never visited. Keep up producing your great documentals. Muito Obrigado.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much for these nice words!

[@adhiraj7363]

Thanks for this amazing video... I will buy your book for sure...

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for your support!

[@TGdaGoatedOne]

Wow this is my town I live in

[@waynegargan8468]

Love your travels. I have your book. Keep up the good work.

[@Got2Go]

Thank you for your support!

[@lucymason4142]

Another fab video, love the drone footage, and those oak trees draped in moss. Thank you for the historical facts too, I’ve so enjoyed this journey. I’ll be buying you some fuel for sure. Norfolk, UK

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-rk2qc]

Saludos desde Ecuador

[@Got2Go]

Spanish subtitles are available now 😅

[@benslimanebeka1649]

hello, beautiful landscape as well as the hotel (Mary's) lake St Simons dz

[@Got2Go]

Yes it’s a beautiful area!

[@Heckofadeal]

Great video !!

[@Got2Go]

Thank you!

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

Sad, sad, sad....the trip is almost over! Great job Lea. The oaks and Spanish Moss are something amazing to see. Thanks for this great video.....start thinking about announcing what's next. 😀

[@Got2Go]

There will always be a next trip - and you as well already know where it goes to! Thanks for joining all the ride of this one, I hope you will like the next adventure as much as this!

[@kenlynch8778]

Oh no! Nearly at the end!! I hope you have some further exciting adventures planned.

[@Got2Go]

Yes, don’t you guys worry! There are more adventures coming up!

[@kenlynch8778]

@@Got2Go ❤️

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Lovely film Lea 🎥...you are showing us some lovely places!. Cheers, Steve

[@locotanmoy]

Nicely discover the place normal life, historical and geographical. I love your videos m wait for next episode. Keep & safe journey love from india ❤

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much!

[@nasirbasra]

2:35 nice lia😍 👍 for using gopro for in this style... first time in usa series ☺️🤭🙏

[@isabelkimble4879]

Great episode, beautiful towns and loved the history you shared

[@sanchezsaturno]

Thank you for the inspiration. Danke.

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

🤓 what a great journey,beautiful there too. Thanks for another wonderful vid and all the work to make them to share. 2013 was last time I was in that area with rv. Next time motor bike hopefully. 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Lea, awesome drone footage, well done! 👍👍

[@615BlackBarbie]

Also, Dolphins are always seen at the Pier. The ppl are Gullah. I love to hear them speak.

[@deltaprepper60]

What a awesome adventure , thank you for taking us along , I also like to take the less traveled roads through the mountains, such a wonderful feeling ❤️ you have a new subscriber 😎 Safe Travels 🏍 🌹

[@marylouhershberger1386]

I live a short distance from these places and I'm sad you didn't get to visit Jekyll Island. There are tolls getting on which makes it slow getting on over summer weekends and holidays. Once on the island, it is very laid-back and beautiful! I hope you can come back and visit it sometime. It's one of my very favorite places. I enjoyed your tour of our area!

[@lifewiths4mmy]

Nice vlog

[@ljuborajictt]

Very interesting video 👀 👌🏍 nice job Lea 😃 thank you 😃👍 Greetings from germany and good Luck 🙏 👍 🏍

[@NomadShifu]

St. Simons Island in Georgia is a great place to live and/or vacation. It is quiet and peaceful during fall/winter, but flourishes throughout spring/summer. There are plenty of activities like beach, kayaking, biking, etc.

[@edwardmiller6353]

Love your videos! Big & multiple thumbs up!

[@byahetyovlogs9362]

Hello there.. Watching from the Philippines. Ride safe

[@andyteague90]

Hi Lea, nice to see parts of Georgia I’ve not had chance to see. Thank you. Savannah has a special place in my heart as I had some wonderful times there on River Street in my Merchant Navy days in 78/79. Great drone shots at the end as always. You did well ending up at that B&B too👍🏼. I’m in Portugal now nearing the end of the ACT Portugal track. I can highly recommend it if you have never done it. Great off road and on road riding taking you from North to South of the country or the other way around.

[@palantir135]

Have you ever considered to become a documentary producer. I like these videos very much; they’re pleasant to watch and made with love. Vernon square looks lovely. In Europa we wouldn’t be so prudish; we would show the real toilet with the holes etc. Great nature reserve and what do they use for transport… a speedboat 🙄

[@Got2Go]

Hahah that’s true! And probably as well Exhibit the smell of 200 soldiers having used the toilet before 😂😂😂

[@palantir135]

@@Got2Go of course. Authenticity is what counts. 😷

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

Nicely done! Thanks, Lea.

[@Got2Go]

Thank for riding with me again!

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

@@Got2Go Always!

[@paulwood3609]

Another awesome video. Thanks, Lea!

[@speedsterjohnny7191]

Truly a wonderful composition. Thanks for re-introducing me to a part of my new home state and providing a great prospective. You are truly an artist among moto-vloggers.

[@rlind6625]

I found you on You Yube during your Expedition North. Then I was absolutely thrilled with how you presented each episode. The lyrics, the softness of your voice. I felt a strong longing for the areas you presentedand showed, not least through the elabotated filmmaterial and photographs. Now I amfollowing you through The United States. Equally far-right, equally elaborate. Really feel like you care that we followersshould feel like we are traveling with you, not just seeing your trip, but our journey. I tryed to go into your patreon page, but I could not. Trying again later. I do not know if it matters that I am in Sweden or not. Waiting for your next yourney.

[@Got2Go]

How nice is that! Great that you are enjoying these trips so much! I hope you as well will like the future rides as much as you did the recent ones! Thank you for your support!

[@terryashcraft1238]

My state (Florida) is next and last, I have so enjoyed watching your journey across America. You know there are many more states for you to visit?

[@Got2Go]

I know - want to do them all and return to many I already visited. Good that I still have a motorcycle waiting for me in Miami 😅

[@alexanderariasmiranda]

Thanks for your videos.

[@halkanishaan1753]

With all my respect and also responding to your important note, allow me to say: you have the power to make me travel with you. In most videos where i see the road ahead I put a fan behind the screen, just to feel the wind in my face as I watch you riding (this is serious, rsrsrsrs). These images from the front, where i can see the road and the landscape, make us virtually part of your itinerary. It's magic. Today there wasn't much road, but the cityscapes were just as beautiful too.I really enjoyed meeting your independence and philosophy of free-wheeling without sponsors dictating rules and postures, these are perhaps fundamental ingredients for your magical spice, besides obviously your presence of mind and sympathy too.

[@Got2Go]

Hahaha I loooove the idea of a fan behind the screen! I have to try that myself too, what an awesome idea 😂 Very glad that you are joining the journey and that you are liking the trip! I hope you will as well enjoy the future rides here on the channel!

[@jsblanco68]

Very pretty Georgia. It seemed to me that the traffic lights, the passing light is blue ?. And when you went over the bridge to the island of St. Simons there were iron posts on the side of the road that were very dangerous. I hope you are well and continue your journey. All the best

[@Got2Go]

Thank you so much! No, traffic light was green too, must have been the light reflection. But that would have been pretty cool, to have traffic lights in another color! 😍

[@rogue5643]

I lived in Savannah when I was a young man. Father stationed at Hunter air base, now a army base. Really beautiful area. Very fond memories there. Hope you get some fresh shrimp or crabs, yummy.

[@Got2Go]

Love all the seafood!!! 🤗😍

[@carlosayub1621]

Great vidio!! As always. Congratulations

[@nancywisner6478]

Jekyll Island was worth the 25 minute wait, hope you get a chance again someday

[@Got2Go]

I hope so too! Will go there next time when there is no national holiday!

[@nancywisner6478]

@@Got2Go just a heads up: I went to watch the sunrise on Driftwood Beach and I would HIGHLY recommend taking mosquito repellent. I had to go back to my vehicle to put some on after getting over a dozen bites in less than a few minutes! Have a great time! Safe travels!

[@Hary25]

Hallo Lea ! Ich empfehle dir die A1A, die von Amelia Island bis Daytona führt. Sehr gut ausgeschilderte Panoramastrasse ! Ich bin sie vor kurzem von Süd nach Nord gefahren, leider mit PKW. Weiter gute Fahrt und viel Spaß !

[@Got2Go]

Vielen Dank für den Tipp! Muss ich mit für das nachste mal merken!

[@user-ll9zs4nc1t]

متابع من العراق السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته كل التوفيق أن شاء الله 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶👍❤😘👍👍😘👍❤😘👍❤😘

[@kaitlinramspeck2306]

Incredible video. I’ve been binge-watching your America videos. I moved from GA to AZ and I never really explored much of coastal GA. This makes me want to go! Thank you for being such an inspiration❤️

[@yorkchris10]

J'ai pris le train le long la côte est de la Floride au New York. Il y a beaucoup de discours sur un train à grande vitesse, mais c'est encore une belle journée pour voir les états littorales.

[@redsorgum]

When I was in the army, I was stationed at Fort Monroe Virginia. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to ride down through Georgia into Florida.

[@Got2Go]

Maybe an item for the bucket list then!