Things to do on Jekyll Island
With over 10 miles of beautiful beaches to explore, Jekyll Island features some of the most pristine shoreline on the East Coast. A diverse population of living creatures and vegetation grace these beaches offering visitors a unique glimpse into the natural environment of Loggerhead turtles, Hermit crabs, Whelks and numerous other species. In addition, Jekyll Island’s status as a barrier island offers an ever-changing landscape of sand bars, marshland and beaches from the constantly shifting tides.
For more information, call 1-877-4JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636.
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Every year, bird-watchers flock to Jekyll Island to observe the migration of a variety of species along the Atlantic Flyway. Watchers enjoy a staggering number of beautiful birds including Roseate Spoonbill, Gray Kingbird, scoters, shorebirds, gulls, terns, passerine migrants and many more. Jekyll Island’s unique tidal plains and marshlands offer a variety of scenic viewpoints to observe our feathered friends as they scavenge and sunbathe along these pristine shores.
For more information, call 1-877-4JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636.
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Saddle up for an experience unlike any other and enjoy a horseback ride on the beautiful Driftwood Beaches of Jekyll. Take a guided tour through the scenic maritime and Live Oak forests and commune with nature as you experience some of the most beautiful coastal terrain in the country.
Reservations are required and can be made Monday through Saturday (weather permitting) at Victoria’s Carriages and Trail Rides at the Island History Center on Stable Road.
For more information, call (912) 635-9500.
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If you’re looking for the perfect combination of beauty and excitement, grab a paddle and a life jacket and explore the scenic salt marshes that grace the shores of the Island. Some visitors with a flair for the extreme enjoy sea surfing with their kayaks and canoes catching a ride on the pounding surf.
Or if beautiful vegetation is what you crave, the Tidelands Nature Center offers three-hour guided tours. There’s truly no better way to experience the Island’s wide array of plants and animals as you paddle your boat along the muddy banks of Jekyll Creek.
Rentals, instruction and guided tours are available by calling (912) 635-5032.
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Explore Jekyll Island’s natural habitats and historic landmarks on foot via the trails and walking paths that cover the Island. Visitors to Jekyll Island can experience guided turtle walks, historic tours and nature excursions. Or you can comb the beaches for an abundant variety of beautiful shells and conchs. Whelks, sand dollars, angel wings and other types of shells are easy to spot if you know where to look.
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Nature Walks (9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday (year-round) and Friday (March-Sept.)
Adults: $5
Children 8-17: $3
Children 7 and under: FREE
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Historic District Landscape Tours (9 a.m. Thursdays)
Adults: $5
Children 8-17: $3
Children 7 and under: FREE
For more information, call the Tidelands Nature Center at (912) 635-5032 or the Sea Turtle Project at (912) 635-4036.
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Championship caliber golf lives on Jekyll Island with three 18-hole courses and one 9-hole layout making it Georgia’s largest public golf resort. Experience the beauty of the Dick Wilson/Joe Lee-designed masterpiece at Pine Lakes. Recently re-designed by Clyde Johnston, Pine Lakes offers 6,760 yards of undulating terrain, scenic maritime forests and an array of challenging holes that are a perfect fit for players of all ages and skill levels.
For information and tee times, call (912) 635-2368 or (912) 635-3464 or jigolf@hotmail.com.
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Experience the Jekyll Island Tennis Center heralded as one of Tennis Magazine’s “25 Best Municipal Tennis Facilities” in the country. With 13 Rubico (clay) courts, you’ll have a chance to hone your skills on one of the game’s most unique, low-impact surfaces. And with a staff of trained professionals at your disposal, you can sign up for adult lessons, junior camps or even match skills with other visitors in seasonal tournaments.
The Tennis Center is located at 400 Captain Wylly Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527. The full-service pro shop is open 9am to 6pm, daily. Evening and night play can be booked with a reservation by calling during business hours. For more information or to make reservations, please call (912) 635-3154. Email the tennis center at tennis@jekyllisland.com
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The Jekyll Wharf and Jekyll Harbor Marina offer visitors direct access to some of the Intracoastal Waterway’s most beautiful and abundant seas. Charter a boat with the help of one the Island’s knowledgeable captains and fish for Tarpon, Whiting, Red Drum, Sea Trout, Triple Tail, Spotted Sea Trout and Striped Mullet. Or just kick back for a beautiful afternoon of sailing and sightseeing on a Dolphin Tour or sailing venture.
The Jekyll Harbor Marina has dockage, boat launching, dry storage, charter fishing, sightseeing cruises, ship's store and SeaJay's Waterfront Cafe and Pub.
www.jekyllharbor.com
www.weadoresailing.com
For more information, call (912) 635-3137.
The Jekyll Wharf in the Jekyll Island Historic District has boat charters, cruises, and Latitude 31, a restaurant overlooking the scenic Intracoastal Waterway.
For more information, call (912) 635-3152.
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Explore more than 20 miles of bike trails that wind their way through the scenic forests and shores of Jekyll Island. Bring your own bike, or rent one for the day, and enjoy the Island’s scenic and historic treasures at your own pace.
Bike rentals are available adjacent to the Island’s miniature golf course, batting cage and children’s playground.
For more information, call (912) 635-2648.
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If you’re looking for pro-quality playing surfaces, unique seaside atmosphere and 10 full-sized fields of soccer goodness, the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex is the place for you. Throughout the year, the Complex hosts numerous exhibitions as well as educational summer camps and clinics making it one of the premier soccer facilities in the United States.
The Jekyll Island Soccer Complex is located at 700 S. Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA.
For registration and administration issues with respect to tournaments and any Golden Isles Soccer Teams, please contact us at admin@goldenislesoccer.com or call (912) 634-8880.
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Whether you’re looking for an R-V site with modern day creature comforts or a place to pitch a tent and relax beneath the stars, Jekyll Island boasts 206 campsites with a variety of amenities. From restrooms, showers and payphones, to laundry facilities and supply stores, you’ll find exactly what you need to have a memorable camping adventure.
Daily rates are available year-round. For guests wishing to stay a bit longer, the Campground offers a week-long special: stay six days and the seventh is free. Monthly stay rates are available November through March. Other times, a 14-day camping limit may apply.
Special group rates are available upon request. For more information, visit the Campground Website or call the Campground directly at (912) 635-3021.
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One of nature’s most wondrous and fascinating events takes place on Jekyll Island each year. In the summertime, female Loggerhead turtles crawl from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, journey to their ancient nesting areas in the dunes and lay their eggs in small burrows in the sand. This annual rite of summer led to the creation of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center in an effort to protect the endangered Loggerheads and preserve their delicate migration that plays out on the Island’s shores each year.
For more information about the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and related programs, visit www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org.
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Escape from some of the more overdeveloped and overpopulated resorts along the East Coast and experience Canopy Bluff at Jekyll Island, Georgia – a new haven of tranquility and scenic beauty unlike anything the Island has seen before. With 127 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom condominiums, a full-service resort hotel with 300 guest rooms and suites, meeting and catering facilities, and many more amenities, Canopy Bluff will be an exciting retreat perfect for those looking to get the most out of their vacation.
Canopy Bluff’s Amenities
- 300 hotel rooms and suites
- 127 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom condominiums
- Restaurants and cocktail lounge
- Outdoor/indoor pools and fitness center
- Direct access to wide sandy beach
- Close proximity to turtle nesting areas
- Water-taxi transportation to neighboring islands
- Meeting and catering facilities
- Easy access to boating, hiking, biking, 63 holes of golf, nature tours and more.
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