Our StoryThe WeekendTravelThings To DoWedding PartyDress CodePhotosRegistryGuestbookQ & ALive!RSVP

Make a weekend of it

Things To Do

Jekyll Island is small, wild, and wonderful. Here are a few of our favorite ways to spend a day on the island.

Illustrated map of Jekyll Island with 14 points of interest
Must-See

Driftwood Beach

A hauntingly beautiful stretch of weathered, sun-bleached trees — one of the most photographed beaches in the South. Magic at sunrise.

This is our beach! Our professional Christmas card photos were taken right here two years ago.

Visit site→
Family Favorite

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Meet rescued sea turtles and learn about the island's conservation work. A sweet stop for all ages.

Visit site→
History

Jekyll Island Club Historic District

Once the winter retreat of America's wealthiest families. Stroll the National Historic Landmark grounds and grand cottages.

Visit site→
History

Horton House Ruins

The tabby-walled ruins of one of Georgia's oldest standing structures, dating to 1743.

Visit site→
Outdoors

Bike the Island Trails

Over 20 miles of paved paths wind beneath moss-draped oaks and along the shore. Rentals available in Beach Village.

Visit site→
Beach + Shops

Great Dunes Beach & Beach Village

The island's main beach with boutiques, ice cream, and casual dining just steps away.

Visit site→
Wildlife

St. Andrews Beach

Quiet southern tip with a viewing platform — a favorite spot for dolphin sightings.

Visit site→
Seasonal Fun

Summer Waves Water Park

Slides and a lazy river for the kids (open seasonally — check dates).

Visit site→
See the Island

Tours & Excursions

Explore the island a different way — historic trolley tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, dolphin and nature boat tours, and more.

Visit site→
Active

Jekyll Island Tennis Center

Clay and hard courts open for play — perfect for a friendly morning match before the festivities.

Visit site→
History

Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum

Step into the island's Gilded Age past, and hop aboard a historic-district tram tour of the grand cottages.

Visit site→
Nearby

Day Trip: St. Simons Island

A short drive away — lighthouse, pier village, and charming shops worth an afternoon.

Visit site→

Tee it up

Golf on Jekyll

Jekyll Island is a golfer's paradise — two beautifully renovated public courses set right along the coast.

Great Dunes Golf Course

Jekyll Island's newest golf destination

A historic Walter Travis course — once a 9-hole layout — reopened in Fall 2025 after a $16+ million restoration that transformed it into a full 18-hole championship course. Golf writers are already calling it one of the best new public golf experiences in America.

  • ⛳$16M+ restoration: Walter Travis 9-hole design expanded to a full 18
  • ⛳Hailed as one of the best new public courses of 2026
  • ⛳Sweeping ocean and marsh views throughout
View map→

Pine Lakes Golf Course

A coastal golf experience surrounded by nature

The island's longest course, recently renovated and winding through maritime forests, lakes, and marshland. A relaxed, forgiving layout full of wildlife — and where our Friday golf outing tees off!

  • ⛳Fully renovated in 2024
  • ⛳The longest course on Jekyll Island
  • ⛳Marshes, lakes & maritime forests throughout
  • ⛳Frequent deer and bird sightings
  • ⛳Ideal for a relaxing coastal round
View map→

Where to eat

Island Dining

A few local favorites for a bite between adventures — from waterfront seafood to beachside tacos.

Where to shop

Shopping

So many cute shops to wander — from Beach Village boutiques to the charming historic district, plus a little more just a short drive away.

See you on the island…