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Escape to Jekyll Island: Eat, Stay & Explore
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items From driftwood-lined dunes to shrimp tacos and ocean views — here are the must-visit spots that make Jekyll Island and coastal Georgia unforgettable. With a short drive from Atlanta, this coastal Georgia charm offers a perfect weekend escape.
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Know before you go: Island Access, Tides, and Tips
Stay in Coastal Comfort: The best places to rest on Jekyll Island
Things to do: Driftwood Trails, Beach Days & Island Fun
Where to Eat: Coastal Bites & Island Delights
Know before you go: Island Access, Tides, and Tips
Jekyll, how to get there and other useful information. Don't get caught off guard.
$10 daily vehicle fee; Tip: keep your receipt for re-entry; Tip: Can pay online ahead of time
Parking and Entry • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Jekyll is not that big, so you can't get too lost, but here is a map for safe keeping
Jekyll Island Visitor Guide & Maps • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
The Marina is open to visitors and their floating companions
Jekyll Harbor Marina • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
One of my favorite parts of the Atlantic. Watching the tides come in and go out. You can catch at least one high tide and one low tide a day
St. Simons Island Georgia Coast Tide Tables
Jekyll does have an airport for small planes. Commercial flights are routed to Brunswick.
Airports • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
why not have a Jekyll wedding??!! Take note of the safety guidelines
Weddings • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
One thing I found interesting. Beach accessibility for wheelchairs. Have a chair? Don't need to hold back to enjoy the sand.
Beach Accessibility • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Just in case you need gas while on the island. There is a Dairy Queen adjacent to the service station.
Circle K • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Stay in Coastal Comfort: The best places to rest on Jekyll Island
There are plenty of room and board options. Hotels, condos, and houses. Even a campground. Don’t forget the shopping for souvenirs.
Perfect for romantic getaways or anyone who loves old-world architecture
Hotels & Resorts Archives • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
for the camping lovers, sit back and relax. Bring what you need, but don't fret if you forget something
Jekyll Island Campground • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
lots of various gifts and boutique stores. Country stores with food- meals and snacks, souvenirs, and clothing
Shopping • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Jekyll has their own little grocery store. For groceries, a bite to eat, or a little something savory. It has a lot of choices
Jekyll Market at Georgia's Best Beachtown
Some of my favorite places to stay on Jekyll for a weekend
Photos & Art Shop - Expedia
Things to do: Driftwood Trails, Beach Days & Island Fun
There are a lot of activities around the island. The beaches are only a portion of what the island has to offer.
Seasonally opened. Family favorite with slides, lazy river, and ocean breeze
Summer Waves Water Park • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
The official events calendar for Jekyll Island lists many upcoming and seasonal events. Check out the Christmas Lights during the holidays.
Events • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Jekyll has a rich history including the Horton House. A shell of a house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ruins of the two-story tabby house remain: walls, window and door openings, no roof but still very atmospheric.
Horton House • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Graceful sea oats and pristine sand dunes line Glory Beach Park on the south end of Jekyll Island. You’ll be amazed at how wide this beach is – and you’ll see why movie scouts chose to film portions of “Glory” here. Glory Boardwalk is next to the soc...
Glory Beach • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
1,700-seat amphitheater added another stage to Jekyll Island's music and theater scene. Once a cultural hub on the island, the amphitheater has been unused since 2004, but the stage and bleachers are still intact.
Act II • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Over 20 miles of trails to explore. Bike rentals avaliable on the island.
Biking • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Constructed in 1904 for the members of the Jekyll Island Club, Faith Chapel has welcomed visitors for more than a hundred years.
Faith Chapel Tours • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Here you are able to adopt and follow a sea turtle. See what it takes to care for these creatures.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
This spot makes unforgettable photography opportunities surrounded by the unforgettable driftwood. Tip: Go at low tide for the best photo ops.
Driftwood Beach • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Hidden places on Jekyll including shark tooth beach. Take bug spray and good walking shoes. Path is sandy with a lot of brush around. Narrow walking path.
7 Hidden Jekyll Island Treasures & Gems • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Technically not in Jekyll but can easily be accessed from Jekyll. Beautiful bridge. One location on the island gives a beautiful view of the bridge. It connects Brunswick to the Golden Isles.
Sidney Lanier Bridge
I love walking piers and Jekyll's is no exception.
Jekyll Island Pier
Where to Eat: Coastal Bites & Island Delights
I always say, I go for the food. Jekyll has some good seafood. Plenty of options for non-seafood lovers as well.
Tacos with a beach view.
Tortuga Jack's Restaurant | Baja Mexican | Jekyll Island Brunswick
(RIP but unforgettable!) Southern comfort done right.
Driftwood Bistro - Driftwood Bistro
A little off the Beaton path. It sits right on the water offering views of the marina and the river—ideal for a sunset meal. Outdoor/deck seating is available.
Zachrys Riverhouse: A Waterfront Dining Experience in Jekyll Island
Sweets and ice cream, if the frozen yogurt is not what you crave. Other goods as well such as souvenirs and clothes
Jekyll Island Sweets • Jekyll Island, Georgia • Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination
Casual, family-friendly setting — dine-in, take-out, and delivery available. Outdoor tables are available and pet-friendly
Red Bug Pizza
Self serve frozen yogurt to fill in the cracks
Fuse Frozen Co. - Jekyll Island