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7 Amazing Ways to Tour Jekyll Island

How would you like to experience the splendor of Jekyll Island? By land? By sea? By…Segway? Jekyll Island is known for its rich history, incredible wildlife, and spectacular views. There is no shortage of things to do . With all the beauty Jekyll Island has to offer, you’re going to want to ditch the car and check out our list of can’t-miss Jekyll Island tours.

Jekyll Island Boat Tours

You can’t visit Jekyll Island without testing your sea legs. Jekyll Island Boat Tours offers tours for large and small groups. Ride a 49-passenger boat equipped with a sun cover and bathroom, or board an open 6-passenger boat for a more intimate experience but be prepared to make room for the dolphins! The Jekyll Island Dolphin Tour is one of the most popular tours on the island and is fun for the whole family. Tickets sell fast, so book your tour soon. 

If you missed your chance, don’t worry, there are other fish in the sea. Head over to Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises for small group chartered tours where you can catch your own seafood dinner and take in the Jekyll Island sights. You can even bring Fido on this dog-friendly Jekyll Island tour.

4-H Tidelands Nature Center

If you really want to get your feet wet, take a kayak tour at the Tidelands Nature Center . This Jekyll Island Tour is a relaxing way to explore enchanting creeks and marshes hidden among the Jekyll Island flora. In addition to 2 and 3-hour kid friendly kayak tours, 4H Tidelands Nature Center offers canoe rentals. The Nature Center’s knowledgeable tour guides will tell you everything you need to know about Jekyll Island turtles, crabs, alligators and the diverse bird population. They’ll even give you tips on where to catch the best fish at Tidelands Pond.

For a different eco-friendly experience on dry land, try one of the nature walks offered at Tidelands. These guided walks explore marshland, maritime forest and beach environments. Great for unique photo opportunities and spotting local wildlife.

Three Oaks Farm

For an adventure on dry land, head to Three Oaks Farm where you can tour Jekyll Island on horseback. Enjoy a trot through the forest in the morning or a gallop on the beach at sunset. Three Oaks Farm also offers an old-timey Jekyll Island tour complete with horse and carriage that seats up to 12 people. These narrated tours depart from the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and take you through the charming Historic District. Request the Cinderella carriage on the Narrated Historic Tour to add extra magic to your experience.

Jekyll Island Fun Tours

Looking for a unique Jekyll Island tour? Explore the island by Segway. At Jekyll Island Fun Tours , you’ll find your wheels and an enthusiastic tour guide to go with them. After a quick instructional video and some direction from your tour guide, you’ll be a Segway expert. You and your tour guide will ride along Shell Road Trail into the Jekyll Island Historic District where you’ll see 19th and 20th century cottages and other historic landmarks. These eco-friendly tours are great for vacationers over the age of 14 but still young at heart.

Lighthouse Trolleys Land and Sea Tours

Lighthouse Trolleys offers an affordable and fun way to see Jekyll Island. These open-air trolley tours depart from the Beach House Restaurant at the Jekyll Holiday Inn and last 90 minutes. For the vacationers who love a little mystery, Lighthouse Trolleys offers 70-minute nighttime ghost tours sure to thrill and educate.

Jekyll Island Mosaic Museum

Discover the historic landmarks of Jekyll Island on a narrated tram tour led by Jekyll Island Mosaic Museum . Tour the cottages, chapels and private clubs of the Historic Landmark District, frequented by America’s wealthiest at the turn of the 20 th century. Or ride the tram back to colonial history and learn about the privateering origins of Jekyll Island, including Horton House and DuBignon cemetery. Tram tours include admission to historic landmarks and leave from Jekyll Island Mosaic Museum.

Jekyll Island Bike Barn

Create your own Jekyll Island Tour on two wheels! Rent a bike at Jekyll Island Bike Barn and enjoy the 22 miles of beautiful paths across the island. The whole family can cruise around the beaches and historic sites on the bike style of their choice. Try a tandem bike for double the fun!

Now that you know how to tour Jekyll Island, it’s time to choose where to stay. Book your cottage, condominium, or townhome with Jekyll Island Realty .

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All I can say about the Jekyll Island Segway tour is "JUST DO IT "!!! It was the highlight of our trip! Anyone with teenagers know how hard it is to impress them, but you couldn't wipe the smile from their faces when talking about the Segway tour! Our tour guide that day was Morgan and he was so patient in getting us ready to go. (Mainly me, everyone else took to it right away). The tour was informative and Morgan's personality made it even better! It was so good, that if time had permitted, we would have done it again! Karen is the proprieter and she is so easy to work with. We will definitely be doing this tour again when we visit in the future!!! My only regret is that we were having so much fun, we forgot to take photos!!

Not a good experience. Be careful what you book as they will not accomodate if you book the wrong tour. We accidentally booked the wrong tour and were told "oh well, we have a no refund policy" even though we called one hour after booking.

During our stay on Jekyll Island, we did the Trolley Tour leaving from the Jekyll Island Museum (which is worth a look at). There was no one at the front booth when we entered the museum which led to some confusion initially about signing in (we purchased our tickets on line) and where to meet the trolley (we needed to go to the back, although there was a trolley that left from the front) but all that got sorted out and we enjoyed our tour. The guide, KayLee, was knowledgable and friendly and provided a lot of info and answered a lot of questions. This is an easy way to get around the historical part of the island (especially if you have had recent knee surgery as I had) and to get the history of the island. We would recommend it to others.

Parked outside was a trolley with a huge capacity, however they were sold out in their little Jeep pulled Tour. Bought tickets for 1PM tour. At 1:00 PM while waiting for more, people got off to use the restrooms. These people did this until 1:20PM. All the tour driver did was wait! When a tour is scheduled for 1:00PM it should leave then!

The Segway fun tour was a highlight of a great Thanksgiving weekend at Jekyll Island for my wife and I. This was our first time riding a Segway and I was eager to try one. The tour operator Karen chatted with us initially to get to know us and then got down to the business of training us properly and safely on the Segway's for our tour of the island. After our training session, we hit the trail as Karen led the way through beautiful island trail scenery and the Jekyll Island historical district. Karen was a very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. It was definitely worth doing!

We took the horse drawn carriage tour and thoroughly enjoyed it and the driver/guide, Renee. She was very informative about the history of the island.

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Me and my wife had an amazing time. Kathy & Curtis provided us with the most wonderful and informative tour of Savannah's many squares. They were very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We were give instructions on operating a Segway 15 minutes before the tour departure and within minutes we were riding like pros. What a great way to See Savannah. I would greatly recommend this to everyone.

This is our third tour......always enjoyable, informative and fun! We look forward to this every year on our trip to the island!! I am so thankful to be able to have this experience with nature and highly recommend that you this dolphin cruise! You will not be disappointed!

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I highly recommend the Dolphin Tour. The Captain and his wife were entertaining and very knowledgeable of the area. We will definitely be going on the tour again!

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Jekyll Island is one of Georgia’s southern most barrier islands and makes for a perfect getaway from the bigger cities like Atlanta, Savannah, or Athens and even a romantic getaway in Georgia for couples! I recently spent 5 days there getting to know the area, relax, and discover all the great things to do in Jekyll Island. And trust me, you can get a lot done in that amount of time since it’s such a small (but mighty) island.

Jekyll Island is a great spot for families, couples, and exhausted students who haven’t taken a vacation in 7 months… oh just me? Add Jekyll Island to your Georgia bucket list and let’s go through all the awesome activities this island has to offer!

Where is Jekyll Island?

Located on the Southeastern coast of Georgia , you’ll find Jekyll Island. It’s about an hour and a half from Savannah, 5 hours from Atlanta , an hour and 15 minutes from Jacksonville, Florida, and 3 hours from Orlando, Florida !

The closest mainland city is Brunswick, Georgia located 12 miles away, or about 25 minutes of driving time.

Jekyll Island borders the Atlantic Ocean so you’ll be greeted with warm water, unlike the Pacific Ocean!

How to Get There

From Savannah: Take the I-95 South toward Brunswick/Jacksonville. Take exit 29 toward Brunswick/Jekyll Island. Turn left onto GA-520 E, continue for 5.5 miles, then turn right onto GA-520 E (just before the giant white, bridge) and continue until you reach the Jekyll Island gates.

From Atlanta: Get on I-75 S and follow signs for Macon. Take exit 165 for I-16 E toward Savannah. Continue on I-16 E and take exit 157A to merge onto I-95 S toward Brunswick/Jacksonville. Continue your journey with the directions above.

From Jacksonville: Take I-95 N to exit 29 and continue on GA-520 E for 5.4 miles. Turn right onto GA-520 E and continue to the Jekyll Island gates.

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Top Fun Things to Do in Jekyll Island

1. visit driftwood beach.

If you do nothing else on Jekyll Island, go to Driftwood Beach. This beach is unlike any other in the world due to these HUGE pieces of driftwood that have been washed ashore. I’m not talking about pieces of wood or logs. These are full on trees (very ent-like for Lord of the Rings fans)!

You can visit Driftwood Beach for free at any time. Park along Beach View Drive, then take one of the paths through the jungle-esque barrier that leads directly to the beach. There aren’t really any clear signs that I saw, but there will mostly like be other people to follow. If not, you can take any path and you’ll end up on the beach.

You can relax for the day at the beach, arrive for sunrise or sunset to take some killer photos, or even stop by in the dead of night for incredible night photography.

2. Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Did you know that Georgia has a large population of sea turtles? Because, I sure didn’t! In fact, 5 different species of sea turtles nest in Georgia, some of which are passing through the Georgia coast during their migrations.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center rehabilitates injured and sick sea turtles, while educating the public in the process. At the Center, learn about how humans affect sea turtles in the wild, how you can help, and even meet some of the sea turtles! Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children, which goes directly to helping the turtles!

If you find an injured sea turtle on the beach, contact the Center so they can transport it safely and begin treating it. You can find more information here .

While you’re at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, ask gift shop employees for a piece of red cellophane. They are free! Use them over any light sources on the beach at night to protect the sea turtles! You can also purchase turtle-safe flashlights at the Center for about $20.

3. Rent bikes

Jekyll Island is the smallest of Georgia’s barrier islands at only 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. With over 20 miles of trails weaving through the beautiful marshes, biking is a popular activity. You can rent bikes from three main places:

• Beachside Bike Rentals serving the Days Inn, Seafarer Inn, and Villas by the Sea.
• Jekyll Island Bike Barn with a wide selection of bicycles including some that are kid-sized, tandem, and designed for 4 people!
• Jekyll Wheels at the Jekyll Island Club, which can also store your own bikes overnight.

Bike rentals cost approximately $6 an hour for regular bikes, or $12 an hour for tandem bikes.

4. Golf at Jekyll Island Club Hotel OR Mini Golf for the kiddos

For adults, you can go golfing at the Jekyll Island Golf Club at the center of the island. A full 18-hole course costs $70 riding or $40 walking. There is also a 9-hole course at half the price or a driving range that costs $5 for 30 balls.

Families and kids can mini-golf over two 18-hole courses. Mini-golf tickets cost $7 for adults per game and $5.50 for children ages 5-10 per game. Alternatively, play all day for $16 (adults) and $11 (kids).

Jekyll Island Golf Club: 322 Captain Wylly Rd. (912-635-2368)

Jekyll Island Miniature Golf: 100 Great Dunes Ln. (912-635-2648)

5. Go on a ranger-guided nature walk

Jekyll Island is full of incredible wildlife so one of the best ways to learn and witness it, is by taking a ranger guided walk.

Currently, ranger walks take you through a diverse habitat and even have viewing of a bald eagle nest!

You can book your walk online here. Tickets cost $10 for adults and are free for kids 3 years old and under.

Walks last one hour and meet at The Old Infirmary (101 Old Plantation Rd.).

6. Explore the island by Segway

You’ve no doubt seen them when traveling, but have you actually been on one! I swear every time I spot them, I vow to try it next time. If that’s you too, then congrats, it’s “next time”!

You can take a Segway tour on Jekyll Island which showcases the highlights of the island.

They do operate seasonally, as the weather needs to be optimal to ride.

Check them out here: 100 Great Dunes Lane (912-635-9704)

Jekyll Island Activities on the Water

7. enjoy the beaches.

Aside from Driftwood Beach, there are a number of great beaches lining Jekyll Island ( naturally ).

My favorite beach for swimming in the ocean was Great Dunes Beach Park because it had a sandbar! This meant you could walk hundreds of feet out into the ocean and still be at knee level. You could easily sit on the sandbar and relax in the ocean for a little relief from the heat, without struggling to tread water. Be careful that you don’t go too far as the sandbar does end eventually and drops off into the current of the ocean ( watch ya kids! ).

St. Andrews Beach is for the naturalists looking for wildlife. There is a raised platform for birdwatching plus a shaded picnic area from where you can try to spot some dolphins!

Oceanview Beach Park has an ADA-approved deck to overlook the beach plus restroom and shower facilities.

One of the most popular beaches is Cosair Beach , as it is located right next to downtown Jekyll Island (called Beach Village). If you’re out shopping or grabbing a bite to eat, this is an easily accessible beach. It also has picnic tables, restrooms, and showers.

Glory Beach has a long boardwalk leading to the iconic filming location of the movie Glory about the first black battalion in the Civil War. To get there, park near the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex (700 South Beach View Dr) and walk through to the boardwalk. This beach usually is less crowded than the others.

A final note about the beaches. Hotels on the water usually have a private beach that you can access. I stayed at the Days Inn & Suites and we enjoyed their beach every day. We brought our own beach towels, but they did have rental equipment like umbrellas, chairs, and towels. Check with your hotel for specific beach information.

If you don’t like the beach conditions at your hotel, try one of the ones listed above! On the last day at the Days Inn beach, it was super muddy for some reason (maybe because of the rain). That’s when we discovered Great Dunes Beach and the water and sand were perfect! No mud!

8. Horseback Riding on the Beach

Ahhhh, nothing more romantic and beautiful than horseback riding on the beach. I am extremely allergic to horses so once again, my allergies limit my travel experiences . However, this looks like such a fun time! If this is your thing, do it for me and report back!

The main company that does horseback riding is Three Oaks Farm with rides starting at $65.

Info: 2 Clam Creek Rd. (912-635-9500)

9. Water activities

You can’t talk about island activities without mentioning those on water. Try kayaking or paddle boarding, available for rent or by tour from the following places:

• 4-H Tidelands Nature Center (100 S. Riverview Dr. — 912-635-5032)
• Golden Isles Paddle Company (call or text to reserve at 912-602-2470)
• Turtle Tides Jekyll (Boat Ramp, Jekyll Island off S Riverview Dr. — 912-571-2567)

10. Take a boating tour

What better way to get out on the water than with a boating tour.

This is perfect for off season (winter) when paddleboarding and kayaking may be too cold. It’s also great for more wildlife viewing.

Jekyll Island has a number of boating tour options including:

• airboats (10 Clam Creek Rd. — 912-223-2723)
• fishing trips (1 Harbor Rd. — 912-270-3526)
• dolphin sightseeing, shrimping, and general sightseeing,   view all their options here  (366 N. Riverview Dr. — 912-635-3152)

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11. summer waves water park.

Tired of the ocean, but still need a break from the heat? Visit the Summer Waves Water Park, only $20 per person (or $18 online)! Enjoy the lazy river, wave pool, water playground, and numerous water slides.

Info: 210 S Riverview Dr. (912-635-2074)

12. Jekyll Island Museum, Mosaic

Learn about the history of Jekyll Island at the Mosaic Museum. With many interactive exhibits and rotating exhibitions, like that about the Woman’s Suffrage Movement, you’re sure to learn a thing or two about Jekyll Island!

Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for kids.

Info: 100 Stable Rd. (912-635-4036)

13. Tour a cottage

Jekyll Island was originally established to be an exclusive winter retreat in 1886. It was known as a little paradise with elegant leisure by its “members” who included J.P. Morgan, Marshall Field, and Joseph Pulitzer. The Jekyll Island Club grounds include numerous dwellings that you can admire for a fun, historic walking tour. You can’t go inside most of them, but the architecture is beautiful! Notable homes include:

• Dubignon Cottage
• Goodyear Cottage
• Hollybourne Cottage
• Indian Mound Cottage
• Mistletoe Cottage
• Moss Cottage
• Villa Marianna

Rather than a self-guided walking tour, the best bang for your buck would be the Landmark Historic Trolley Tour that includes admission to the Mosaic museum, Faith Chapel, and Moss Cottage for $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more historic tour options, click here .

14. 4-H Tidelands Nature Center

To learn about the ecology and wildlife on Jekyll Island, visit the 4-H Tidelands Nature Center . There are a number of exhibits with live animals from the Georgia coast including touch tanks, aquariums, and displays. Admission is $5 per person cash only .

You can also rent kayaks and paddle boards from here!

Season Jekyll Island Events and Activities

15. go camping.

I visited Jekyll Island in the dead of summer and was originally thinking of camping. The campgrounds are absolutely beautiful with massive Spanish moss covered oak trees and across the street from Driftwood Beach, I thought it would be perfect. Until I remembered August in Georgia is hot and buggy ( that’s a word right? )…we booked a hotel.

If you have an RV or are visiting in any other season besides summer, camping looks awesome! Plus, it’s incredibly budget friendly with camp sites starting at only $32. Reserve your spot here .

Related read → Beginner’s guide to camping

16. Attend an exclusive Jekyll Island event

Many events take place throughout the year on Jekyll Island. Some examples include:

• Treasure hunts in January and February
• Turtle Crawl, a set of races in March
• Shrimp and Grits Festival in November
• Georgia-Florida Golf Classic during the last weekend of October every year
• Holiday Celebration in November and December

Check the official event calendar for the most up-to-date info!

17. Have a hands-on gator experience

Jekyll Island’s marshlands are also home to gators! From April to September, you can book a gatorology experience to see some up close while learning about their biology and conservation.

Check for tickets here .

The gatorology tour lasts 1 hour and welcomes kids.

Things to do near Jekyll Island

18. explore the golden isles.

Jekyll Island is actually part of four barrier islands on Georgia’s coast, called the Golden Isles. They include St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island.

Each of these make for fun excursions from Jekyll Island. I recommend seeing the lighthouse and lighthouse museum at St. Simons Island. There is also a notable World War II Home Front Museum.

Tickets to each museum cost $12 for adults and $6 for children. If you plan to visit both, get a combined ticket for $20 for adults and $10 for children (saving you $2-4 per person). There is a $2 military discount with ID.

Lighthouse Museum: 101 12 th St. (912-638-4666)

WWII Home Front Museum: 4201 1 st St. (913-634-7098)

If you’re not in a museum mood, check out Avenue of the Oaks for a picturesque path of oak trees. Also, Fort Frederica National Monument is farther north and inland on St. Simons Island. It has a rich history dating back to 1742!

19. Take a day trip to Cumberland Island

Before I moved out to Georgia, a co-worker told me of this island that had wild horses ( uhhh…what?! )! This is Cumberland Island ! It’s another barrier island off Georgia’s coast, although not considered a Golden Isle.

This island is fully detached from the coast, so you can’t drive here. You need to take a ferry that departs from St Marys, Georgia. The ferry costs $15 per person each way (so $30 total), and takes approximately 45 minutes. It only departs from St Marys twice a day so you’ll absolutely need reservations .

Once on the island, try a self-guided tour by foot or bike, for a budget friendly option. Alternatively, take the Lands and Legacies Tour, which is a 6 hour tour in a small group that covers everything to see on Cumberland Island including parts only accessible by tour. It costs $45 per person.

When to Visit & Jekyll Island Weather

The best time to visit Jekyll Island is April through October, if you want to lounge at the sunny, beaches. Temperatures can reach the upper 90’s (degrees F) in July, August, and September, while the lows will be in the mid-70’s. April, May, June, and October see sunny weather with more mild heat, and less people.

For fewer crowds and cheaper accommodation, visit in the off season – November through March. In the winter months, expect high temperatures to be in the mid-60’s and lows in the mid-40’s. You can still enjoy beach activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and photography.

The summer months do bring rain usually in the form of afternoon storms that clear up quickly every day. Expect a little rain and don’t forget to look behind you on occasion if you’re sitting at the beach staring at the ocean. There might be some doomsday looking clouds creeping up on you from behind.

How Much Does it Cost to Visit?

Jekyll Island is great because it is pretty accessible financially for budget travelers, families, and has options for luxury travelers. I’ll give a cost run down for mid range travelers like myself where the main difference is that you’ll be staying in a hotel, rather than the cheaper choice, which is camping. I’ll also assume that you will cook some of your own meals, whether that is having the free breakfast at your hotel or bringing/buying groceries or frozen meals and cooking it yourself.

One important note: Jekyll Island has a parking cost for the whole island at $8 per day . There is only one way on/off the island so when you enter, you have to pass through ticketed gates that require a fee. This fee pays for your parking across Jekyll Island. When you enter, select the number of days you will be on the island so you don’t need to purchase a new ticket each day. Also, note that Jekyll Island is not considered a state park so the Georgia State Park pass is not valid here.

This budget is per day with added activity expenses!

• Jekyll Island Trip Cost (per day)
• Hotel per night: $120
• Jekyll Island parking fee: $8
• Food (2 meals a day): $20
• Activity: $10

What to Bring to Jekyll Island?

In the summer you absolutely need bug spray . If you plan to sit outside at your hotel, walk/bike/tour through the island, or even if you need to cross some jungle area to get to the beach (like at Driftwood Beach), you absolutely NEED bug repellent. It’s an essential. I use Buggables and they work really well. Bring a spray as well just in case!

Like I mentioned above, Jekyll Island often gets afternoon rains. Bring a rain jacket or poncho.

Bring a turtle-safe flashlight if you plan to be on the beach for sunrise, sunset, or at night. You can’t use your regular phone flashlight as it is harmful to the sea turtles that populate the island.

Beach Essentials

Don’t forget your must-have beach essentials like my favorite sunscreen for acne-prone skin, an anti-sand towel , polarized sunglasses , a sun hat , your bathing suit, flip flops, beach tote , and an insulated water bottle ! All my picks are $20 or less!

Hotel-Friendly Meals

We packed things to eat in our hotel room that were fine at room temperature or could be heated in the microwave. We bought some frozen meals from Trader Joe’s and packed some dry (non-refrigerator) stuff too. The key is to cut down the amount of times that you eat out to save a little money. Jekyll Island also had a grocery store with some essentials, called Jekyll Market. They had ready-made meals, a frozen section, and many pantry items. Things were more expensive than chain grocery stores, as expected, so plan accordingly.

One more thing to pack is a day bag. I bring my favorite camera backpack everywhere since it has a compartment for my camera + gear, tripod, water bottle, and other miscellaneous things.

Best Hotels on Jekyll Island

While you can go camping, hotels are the best accommodation you’ll find on Jekyll Island. There’s actually not a ton of Airbnb’s unless you want to spend $150 on average.

The best hotels on Jekyll Island for budget travelers are:

• Days Inn & Suites located on the Southern end of the island and costing $120 a night on average, but can be as low as $100 per night.
• Seafarer Inn & Suites in the hub of the island (Beach Village) costing $175 a night
• Jekyll Island Club Resort for $168 a night
• Villas by the Sea Resort for $150 a night

Not a ton of choices, I know. I stayed at the Days Inn & Suites and highly recommend! We got a 2 nd story room with an ocean view for $130 per night. They have areas to sit outside to look at the ocean, although this area joins the outdoor “hallways” that everyone uses to access their rooms. We still found it nice to sit out there and we could see the ocean from the 2 nd floor. You cannot see the ocean from the first floor due to large sand barriers.

They provided free breakfast and the hotel room had a full size mini-fridge (not the tiny ones many hotels have), so this was perfect for storing and heating many frozen meals.

I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive guide to Jekyll Island and it’s best attractions!

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• Anti-pickpocket bag – Worried about having your valuables swiped? PacSafe makes the best travel bags with zippers and straps that lock and with mesh steel enforced fabric.
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Recent PhD graduate and hyper-planner of Periodic Adventures, my goal is to share travel inspiration, budget tips, detailed guides, and fun travel stories!

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Awesome post! I’ve never heard of Jekyll Island until I saw it on your Instagram this summer. Looks like my kind of spot! I love how it’s budget-friendly and it looks like a great spot to hang out for a day or even weekend. Saving this for later!

I’m so glad to put it on your radar and it’s definitely up your alley! It was surprisingly budget-friendly given that it originally started as a bougie escape from the Northeast.

I almost wrote something very similar to Nikki, haha – I hadn’t heard of Jekyll Island until I saw Driftwood Beach on your IG! It looks just as awesome here and it did before. And I’m glad you finally got a break after 7 months!!

Ahh I’m so happy to share about Jekyll Island! Thanks MacKenzie!

This looks so great. I have heard so many good things about Jekyll Island. I guess I need to add it to my list 🙂

Yes! Add it to the never-ending list!

What a great post! I had no idea this existed. It looks beautiful!

It’s such a great hidden gem in Georgia!

Love the name of the island! It looks like a lovely place to spend some time – so pretty!

I love the name too, Krista! My mom calls it Jekyll and Hyde Island haha!

Love the beach! I will have to put this on my list of places to visit. Thank you for the great info!

The beach is my favorite! I hope you get a chance to visit Ann.

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It seems as though Jekyll Island is the ideal hotspot for tourists to visit and enjoy the richness of the seacoast. From an acute observation, I find it to be the perfect getaway for me and my family to explore.

It really is a great vacation destination especially for couples and families!

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Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, offers a variety of tours for the whole family. Take a guided tour and step back in time as each historic building’s story unfolds, and the Jekyll Island Club and the National Landmark Historic District come alive. For more information, please call 912.635.4036. Programming and tours are subject to change.

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