With tales of a lurking sea monster, a preserved Gulluh-Geechee clan, and Scottish Highlander settlers it’s no surprise as Georgia’s second-oldest city, that Darien has some of the richest histories in Southern Coastal Georgia. There are many historical experiences to immerse you in to take you as far back as the early 1700s. It’s easy to fall in love with the natural beauties of Darien through its coastal marshes, rivers, islands, and beaches. Take a stroll down Darien’s beautiful waterfront park and its quaint historic district to get a taste of small-town coastal living.