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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Jekyll Island


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The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Jekyll Island

34. UNESCO World Heritage Site – Wanderer Memorial

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 1 S Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/history/sites/wanderer-memory-trail/

33. Dubignon Cottage

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 171 Old Plantation Road Jekyll Island GA

32. Jekyll Island Art Association

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 321 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 3920

Web Address:   https://jekyllartists.com/event/june-gallery-show-closes-2/

31. Hollybourne Cottage

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 379 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

30. Villa Marianna

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 201 Old Plantation Road Jekyll Island GA

29. Clam Creek Picnic Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: N Loop Trail Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/

28. Villa Ospo

4.5 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 381 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 4168

Web Address:   https://allparx.com/places/villa-ospo/

27. Summer Waves

4.8 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: S Loop Trail Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/activities/summer-waves-water-park/

26. Saint Simons Sound

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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25. Saint Andrew Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

24. Indian Mound Cottage

4.7 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   http://jekyllisland.com/

23. Moss Cottage

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 341 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/history/historic-landmark-district/

22. Horton Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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21. Coastal Backwater Adventures

4.8 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 100 Marina Dr Street Simons Island GA

Tel:  912 381 7673

Web Address:   http://coastalbackwateradventures.com/

20. Earth Day Nature Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

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Location: 4 Conservation Way Brunswick GA

Tel:  912 264 7218

Web Address:   http://goldenisles.com/listing/earth-day-nature-trail

19. Goodyear Cottage

4.8 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllartists.com/

18. Doc’s Snack Shop

4.2 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

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Location: 9 Pier Road Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 319 2180

Web Address:   https://business.google.com/menu/l/15577224154288009392

17. South Dunes Picnic Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (129 reviews)

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Location: 210 S Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA

16. Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island

4.0 ★★★★☆ (172 reviews)

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Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/

15. Jekyll Island Oceanview Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (182 reviews)

Location: 549 Beachview Dr N Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/activities/oceanview-beach-park/

14. Howard Coffin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (281 reviews)

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Location: 1402 Sonny Miller Way Brunswick GA

Tel:  912 267 5566

Web Address:   https://glynncounty.org/153/Recreation-and-Parks

13. Lover’s Oak

4.6 ★★★★★ (282 reviews)

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Location: 828 Albany Street Brunswick GA

Web Address:   http://goldenisles.com/listing/lovers-oak

12. Jekyll Island Miniature Golf

4.5 ★★★★★ (332 reviews)

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Location: 100 Great Dunes Ln Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 2648

Web Address:   http://jekyllisland.com/minigolf

11. Jekyll Island Fishing Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (426 reviews)

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Location: Fishing Pier Jekyll Island GA

10. Emerald Princess Casino

3.8 ★★★★☆ (662 reviews)

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Location: 101 Emerald Princess Drive Brunswick GA

Tel:  912 265 3558

Web Address:   http://emeraldprincesscasino.com/

9. Jekyll Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,710 reviews)

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Location: 100 James Road Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 4000

Web Address:   http://jekyllisland.com/

Our Top picks

8. Faith Chapel

4.6 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: 1904 Schoolhouse Ln Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/history/historic-landmark-district/

7. St. Andrews Picnic Area & Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (352 reviews)

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Location: 100 Street Andrews Dr Jekyll Island GA

6. Jekyll Island Golf Club

4.4 ★★★★☆ (452 reviews)

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Location: 322 Captain Wylly Road Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 2368

Web Address:   http://jekyllisland.com/golf

5. Horton House

4.6 ★★★★★ (494 reviews)

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Location: Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Web Address:   https://jekyllisland.com/history/horton-house/

4. Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (624 reviews)

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Location: 100 Streetable Road Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 4036

Web Address:   http://jekyllisland.com/mosaic

3. Summer Waves Water Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,109 reviews)

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Location: 210 S Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 2074

Web Address:   http://summerwaves.com/

2. Georgia Sea Turtle Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,419 reviews)

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Location: 214 Streetable Road Jekyll Island GA

Tel:  912 635 4444

Web Address:   http://gstc.jekyllisland.com/

1. Driftwood Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,198 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://goldenisles.com/listing/driftwood-beach

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Jekyll Island! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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