Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Rich in History - and in Beauty.

When you feel the need to unwind, relax and get away from the hectic pace of the city, Jekyll Island, Georgia, is the perfect place to visit. There's plenty of things to see and do on Jekyll Island.

Jekyll Island Overview video 

Take a look at beautiful Jekyll Island in the Golden Isles, Georgia.

Escape to Jekyll Island

Plan your next vacation to Jekyll Island on the Georgia Coast. Watch this video and then visit www.jekyllisland.com to plan your itinerary.

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Brief History of Jekyll Island 

Jekyll Island is a beautiful barrier island on the coast of Georgia between Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. Jekyll Island Club was a winter retreat for some of the most elite families with guests including famous names such as: Pulitzer, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt to name a few. Jekyll Island Club flourished in the 1930's.
Today, the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District is one of the largest, ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States and it's a fascinating place to visit.
You can take a guided tram tour from the stables next to Jekyll Island Club Hotel.

Nature 

Jekyll Island is the smallest of Georgia's barrier island, but is rich in wildlife. In Spanish the island was called Isla de Ballenas, which means "Island of Whales." Even now the area is known as the breeding ground for the endangered right whale. Also, the loggerhead turtles return to the beaches of Jekyll Island in the summer to lay their eggs. Jekyll Island is part of the Colonial Birding Trail and is a known resting area for migrating birds. To find out more about Sea Turtles, visit the Sea Turtle Center adjacent to the Historic Landmark District.
Jekyll Island is also known as a place to rest for migrating birds in the spring and fall, and a great place for birdwatchers. Jekyll Island has been designated an "Important Birding Area (IBA)" by the Georgia Audubon Societies. The island is one of eighteen sites on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail with several bird watching sites.
a) The Welcome Center on the Jekyll Island Causeway
b) Clam Creek on the northern side of the island;
c) "Glory" beach near the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex.

Beaches 

Jekyll Island has 10 miles of prestine beaches and is a perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing or watersports. Enjoy the fresh ocean breeze, look for sea shells in the sand and relax.

Biking 

The best way to experience the island is by bicycle. There is more than 20 miles of paved trail around the island. Ride by the beach, the maritime forest and the historic district. There are several places renting bicycles on the island. Free trail maps are available at the Jekyll Island Welcome Center. Call 1-877-4JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636.

Jekyll Island Beach Festival 

Every year this annual festival comes to Jekyll Island. There's just no better way to celebrate summer than with a real Beach Music Festival, so put on your polka dot bikini, your hawaiin shirt, your sunglasses and lots of sunscreen and head for the beach!

Beach Music Festival Jekyll Island , Ga 2008 with Swingin Medallions

http://wwww.CoastalCompanion.com - Report from the Beach Music Festival, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 2008. Free Beach Blast concert with the Swingin' Medallions. More tips about what things to do at www.CoastalCompanion.com. Watch coastal videos and sign up for our free newsletter.

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Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Release Video 

Nest Fest 2008 on Jekyll Island

Three Sea Turtles were released at this year's event. Nest Fest is a triathlon and family event that takes place on the island every year in May.

Nest Fest Turtle Release on Jekyll Island

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center released 3 turtles at Nest Fest after the Turtle Crawl Triathlon May 3, 2008

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Upcoming Events on the Coast 

Georgia Weekly 3608 Coastal Companion

http://CoastalCompanion.com - Events in Georgia Sept 1 - 7. Living History event at Fort Pulaski, Savannah, Magical Variety in Jekyll Island. More at ww.CoastalCompanion.com

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Georgia Sea Turtle Center
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Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Visit the beautiful Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Colonial Coast Birding Trail
More than 300 species of birds have been spotted at the 18 sites along the Colonial Coast birding trail.
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