This is where you go to explore driftwood and look for shells with kids. There are also very strange tidepools here that are just in the sand and have the same life you would expect to see in rocky tide pools. We found a few of them without anything living in them and we use those as splashing areas for the kids.
Note : The big attraction of Driftwood Beach is definitely all of the wood itself. We love when we get physical activity on vacation. Biking really does seem to be our go-to lately, and also kayaking. So when we were on Jekyll Island the opportunity to ride bikes along the beach and through the neighborhoods had to be taken. We rode bikes on St Simons Island also and got to go all the way out to Fort Frederica which was awesome.
Here our bikes took us from the mini golf complex in the middle of the island all the way up to Driftwood Beach and back. FYI, even on flat ground beach cruiser bikes with child trailers will wear you out. You get so thirsty riding in the hot sun and then spending time on the beach you just get zapped. Especially the kids. The biking paths of Jekyl l Island are actually quite nice. They are paved almost the complete way around the island which makes it very easy and quite safe.
There were only a few spots where we had to cross any form of traffic and it was mainly just cars exiting driveways. What a cool place. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is such an inspiring center for kids and adults. Here there are many more tanks and staff to assist and tend to the different turtles in recovery.
After our first ecotour with a naturalist Oliver, our oldest, was ready to be a naturalist. And he wanted to be a sea turtle veterinary technician after the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. There are just a few places on Jekyll Island where you can still see the history of the island. One place is Horton House, which is a collection of ruins and a small, old cemetery. Since I like to geek out a bit, I enjoy this stop because you can see how historic construction in coastal Georgia was done.
After visiting the Horton House ruins, take a walk through the live oak forest to Horton Pond. The trail is a little over a mile and is very easy. Simons Island. The island was home to prosperous plantations until the end of the Civil War. Jekyll Island was purchased in by a group of wealthy families as a private retreat.
Learn more about the rich history of Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island offers an abundance of recreational activities that are sure to please visitors of all ages.
Enjoy ten miles of white sand beaches, 63 holes of golf , an outdoor tennis complex , the Summer Waves Water park , a fishing pier, Jekyll Island dolphin tours , horseback riding tours, nature centers, 20 miles of bike trails and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
The island's beaches are also ideal for shelling. Visit Driftwood Beach and St. Andrews Beach for the best shot at scoring some shells. Great lengths have been taken to honor this ratio while the highly anticipated revitalization of Jekyll Island moves forward.
Since most of the island is protected, there is also plenty of nature and wildlife to explore! All the family-friendly activities on Jekyll Island are enough to keep any visitor busy!
Too much to choose from? Jekyll Island is known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and expansive beaches. It offers options for history buffs, nature lovers, and those who just want to relax on a beautiful beach and soak up some rays.
There's no better way to decompress than watching the summer waves on the white sandy shores. Jekyll Island has 10 miles of shoreline and beaches to suit everyone. Take your pick of island beaches from St. Have lunch at the South Dunes picnic area. Or stroll through Beach Village and browse the shops for some beach-inspired gifts. Then take the boardwalk over the dunes to the expansive white sand beach.
Breathe deeply and stay awhile. In the early s, the Jekyll Island Club boasted members of the world's richest familiesincluding the Rockefellers, J. Morgan, Pulitzers, and Vanderbiltswho used it as a private retreat. You can take guided toursincluding a trolley tour of the historic "cottages" and learn more about their past. Explore the museum and the former clubhouse, which is now the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. They serve casual lunch fare al fresco by the poolburgers, fries, and southern favorites like crab cakes and fried green tomatoes.
They also have industrial ceiling fans in the bar area. It was so comfortable on a hot August day that I didn't want to leave! Or check out The Wharf for Southern favorites overlooking the water. It's a perfect place for lunch or dinner.
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