This is our exact Jekyll Island itinerary, where we ate, explored, shopped, and the best beaches we found along the way.
Map
Sections
4
Eat & Drink
Family Entertainment
Outdoors & Beaches
Where to Stay
Eat & Drink
Very cute sweets and ice cream shop in the historic district
Jekyll Island Sweets
Eat, drink & shop here on the island
Jekyll Market
Nice spot for authentic Mexican food with an outside sitting area. Near the beach and live music
Tortuga Jack's Restaurant | Baja Mexican | Jekyll Island Brunswick
Neat place with all kinds of stuff
The Salt Table is a Savannah based brand of salts, seasoning ...
Family Entertainment
The sea turtle center was so hands on and a memorable experience. My family stayed for at least an hour to see the museum and live rescued turtles.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Lots to do here
Jekyll Island
Beat the summer heat
Summer Waves Water Park
Who doesn't love mini golf at the beach?
Miniature Golf • Jekyll Island, Georgia
THE place to golf on the island
Jekyll Island Golf Club
Super fun part of the island to explore
Beach Village
Learn about the history of Jekyll
Jekyll Island Museum
See dolphins!
Jekyll Island Boat Tours: Party Boat, Marine Life Boat Tour
Ride a horse on the beach. Literally
Victoria's Carriages & Trail Rides
Kayaking fun
Turtle Tides – SUP & Kayaking Adventures
Fishing + dolphin cruises
Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises
Rent a golf cart on the island
Red Bug Motors
Deep sea fishing charter boat
Georgia Sport Fishing Charters
Outdoors & Beaches
These beaches are so quiet and peaceful. Think of them as like Hilton Head Island but without the crowds. My family had the beach to ourselves multiple days in April.
Jekyll Island Beaches
Famous for its driftwood. Quiet beaches
Driftwood Beach
We actually found shark teeth here
Shark Tooth Beach
Beautiful beaches
South Dunes Beach Park
Sweet trails for some sweet bike rides
Jekyll Island Trail System
We saw dolphins here
St. Andrews Beach Park
Learn about nature and see live animals here
4-H Tidelands Nature Center
Where to Stay
Best luxurious hotel on the island
Jekyll Ocean Club Resort, Jekyll Island (updated prices 2026)
Best beachfront resort on the island
The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort
Best quiet beachfront hotel on the island
Beachview Club Hotel, Jekyll Island (updated prices 2026)
