Discover Jekyll Island GeorgiaJekyll Island Georgia offers an escape to another time where luxury, natural beauty, and history meld wonderfully together on the smallest of the barrier islands.
Virtually the entire island is a state park owned by the State of Georgia. By law, Georgia has limited development on the island and therefore, most of it is, and will always remain, a pristine, natural preserve for the indigenous flora and fauna. While a few hotels and a new resort provide new Jykell Island lodging options, the original gem of this Island is the famed Jekyll Island Club Hotel. With over 100 years of history during it which it played host to some of America's most notable families, this elegant hotel sets the scene for a romantic trip through time to a slower and gentler era. For those looking to get closer to nature, the popular Jekyll Island campground is yet another way to visit the Island. Click the links below to take you right where you want to go for recommendations, information, and helpful tips to make the most of your Jekyll Island vacation!
Hotels, Resorts, & Camping
While you're here, relax on this pristine island and walk through history in the footsteps of Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and many more American notables:
Jekyll boasts a long tradition of golfing and offers three large public golf courses. While tennis and boating enthusiasts are likewise provided for, the Island offers a few unique attractions including the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a historic district, and quaint shops. Your vacation on the Island promises relaxation, Lowcountry beauty, and historic elegance on this sea-side retreat. If you're a romantic, a nature-lover, or a family with young children, this is the right vacation spot for you! Like the other barrier islands, the Jekyll Island beach consists of hard-packed sand - great for biking and for toddlers who would have difficulty walking in deep, loose sand. Unlike Kiawah Island, though, where the East-to-West orientation of the beach results in minimal shells washing up onto the sand, the beach on Jekyll is ripe for shell collecting – just make sure to leave any living sea creatures (like hermit crabs and sand dollars) where they lie!
Rarely crowded, the beach is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the island. Travel to Jekyll Island Georiga By Air: The closest major airports are Jacksonville (JAX) and Savannah (SAV). JAX is a 90-minute drive from the island while SAV is a 60-minute drive. Both airports offer rental car and limousine services. Brunskwick also has a small airport (Brunswick’s Golden Isles Airport) which is served by regular flights of a Delta regional carrier out of Atlanta (ATL). Private charters may land at the Jekyll Island Airport (09J), a small on-island airport with a 3,700 ft. runway. By Land: From I-95 take Exit 29 and travel east on U.S. 17 for about 10 miles. Turn right onto the Downing Musgrove Causeway (GA 520). (The Jekyll Island Welcome Center is 4 miles on the left). Once you cross onto the island, you will go through a Greeting Station and will have to pay a $3 fee (Keep your receipt - Latitude 31 and the Rah Bar will deduct this toll from your bill). Turning left after the Greeting Station will take you to the Historic District and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (on Hopkins Rd). » Important Tip: The only gas station on Jekyll Island has recently closed. Be sure to fill up at a station on I-95 before you exit if you are running low on gas. By Sea: The Island can also be accessed by boaters via the Intracoastal Waterway. The Jekyll Harbor Marina provides full service facilities including gasoline and diesel fuel, shower, laundry, pool and hot tub. The Jekyll Wharf also offers dockage and fueling options. Jekyll Island Georgia offers elegance and history in a beautiful, natural setting. This island is perfect for a relaxing, romantic getaway and has a few options to keep your children entertained when they're not out exploring the natural coastal habitat.
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