Jekyll Island is the most charming hidden gem located along the Florida-Georgia dòng [I’ve heard great music comes out of the area 😉 ]! We – Claire here! – traveled to Jekyll Island for the first time earlier this spring and booked another trip back this summer because we fell in love! Here’s what we love about it…
It’s not too crowded or crowded with tourists [not a single high-rise condo in sight!] that we love! It’s a quiet, slow paced community and if you like getting from Point A to Point B by bike or golf cart, you’ll be right in! Fun fact: the island is actually a Georgia State Park, so it’s very little developed. And by law, 65% of the island is and will be in a mostly natural state (including parks and picnic areas). Have I convinced you yet?! Pack your bags, friends – here’s everything you need to know when visiting Jekyll Island, Georgia!
Nearby airports:
- Savannah International Airport / Hilton Head
- Jacksonville International Airport – We flew to Jacksonville and rented a car. Only about an hour from the island and super easy driving!
- Jekyll Island Airport (Private)
Accommodation:
Breakfast:
- Sunrise
- Pantry
- Courtyard & Westin both have great breakfasts on site [I promise it’s not cereal and frozen breakfast burritos! 😉 ]
Lunch and dinner:
Go to the beach
- Go to the beach – Most hotels have beach chairs and umbrellas for rent! There are also several public access points if you’re not somewhere on the waterfront. Keep an eye out for sea turtle nests!
Bike rental
Go fishing
- Go fishing – We love our experience with Captain Griffin at Jekyll Fishing! He’ll work with you to find the best ride for all ages and experience levels! When we got out we spotted dolphins, sharks, stingrays and even a jellyfish!
Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
See the sunset
- Watch Sunset – Listen to live music and watch the sunset at Pier
Other activities:
She’s both witty and sweet, Claire is one of our Creators and a fan of our official LIY Book Club. Between writing blog posts that will make you LOL, organizing questions that will make your brain move to the next discussion of our book club and catching up with her feminine style [blush is her middle name]you can find her subsistence on the lake with beer in hand and fishing rod in the other.
