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.
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.
Jekyll Island
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!
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.
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- PaulRushing PaulRushing May 18, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
- I grew up on Jekyll. You stole my thunder :P
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- Jefferson Jefferson Dec 28, 2007 @ 10:00 am
- Great lens! Jekyll Island is awesome!
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- SoundFinance SoundFinance Dec 27, 2007 @ 4:25 pm
- Jekyll Island look wonderful. Thanks for the information you have shared.
Fun Things To Do on the Coast
- Jekyll Island Visitor Information
- Find out more about Jekyll Island
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center
- Visit the Sea Turtle Center website for more information
- 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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