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Jekyll Island, Georgia

Jekyll Island is an island located in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia barrier islands.

Type City

Why go

  • Barrier island located in Georgia, United States.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by High Point Airport.

History

Jekyll Island is an island located in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia barrier islands. The island is owned by the State of Georgia and run by a self-sustaining, self-governing body.

Where to stay

371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · jekyllclub.com
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500 Mallery St, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · villageinnandpub.com
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80 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · jekyllclub.com
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1200 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · hotelsimonessi.com
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437 Kings Way, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · queenscourtinn.com
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721 Beachview Dr N, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · beachviewclubjekyll.com
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60 S Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · wyndhamhotels.com
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201 Arnold Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · kingandprince.com
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609 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · stsimonsinn.com
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935 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522 · oceanlodgeresort.com
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701 Beachview Dr N, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · ihg.com
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110 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · marriott.com
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200 S Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · hilton.com
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178 S Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · marriott.com
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178 S Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · marriott.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 14 mi to the centre
Brunswick, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Atlanta (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Malcom McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) 6.1 mi to the centre
115 Terminal Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Jekyll Island Airport 1 mi to the centre
Jekyll Island, GA, US
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High Point Airport 9.6 mi to the centre
Saint Marys, GA, US
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is High Point Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jekyll Island, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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