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Jekyll Oceanfront Resort
975 North Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
912-635-2531 | 800-736-1046
The Jekyll Oceanfront Resort is
Jekyll Island's largest oceanfront resort.
It's 260 guestrooms and villas rest on 15 oceanside
acres that include a large outdoor pool, children's playground,
restaurant, lounge, poolside tiki hut, barbecue pits and volleyball
courts.
Explore the island's 26 miles of bike paths,
playground or tennis, ride horseback, or experience the island's
fascinating historic district.
Jekyll Oceanfront Resort has one of
the friendliest staffs around ready to accommodate your every need.
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Buccaneer Beach Resort
85 S. Beachview Dr.
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
912-635-2261 | 877-842-3224Just off the
coast of Georgia and located between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville,
Florida, the Buccaneer Beach Resort in Jekyll Island is an affordable
oceanfront resort.
The Buccaneer Beach Resort offers guestrooms with
views of the Atlantic Ocean, easy access to the beach and plenty of
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Villas by the
Sea
1175 N. Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
912-635-4230 | 800-841-6262
An exquisite oceanside resort on historic Jekyll Island, Georgia with
plenty of amenities on 17 acres of lush natural landscaping and towering
windswept oaks, the resort's nature trails meander beneath oak canopies
while boardwalks lead you through tropical greenery to uncrowded &
unspoiled beaches.Choose from one
of our 150 spacious one, two, or three bedroom villas with completely
furnished kitchens, separate living and dining areas, plus private
patios or balconies, individually-controlled central comfort
conditioning and front-door parking. |
Recreation
Jekyll Island Charter Fishing
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0ne Harbor road, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527 | 912-265-0392
Saltwater fishing, Dolphin, Birding and Sightseeing tours.
Visitor Information
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Sun-drenched beaches, 234 holes of golf, historic sites,
nature programs, fishing, biking, interesting shops, boutiques and
galleries, great restaurants and glorious year 'round weather.
Accommodations for every taste and tempo, including rental cottages and
campgrounds. All just minutes from I-95. |
4 Glynn Avenue,
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
- St. Simons Island
- Sea Island
- Little St. Simons Island
- Jekyll Island
800-933-COAST (2627) |
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Jekyll Island
Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 Beachview Dr
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
1-877-4JEKYLLMidway between Savannah, Georgia and
Jacksonville, Florida and just minutes off Interstate 95, is a
remarkable island retreat. Miles of wide, barrier island beaches and
dune lines edging unbothered woodlands. An enchanting riverfront
National Historic Landmark District. Miles of emerald fairways.
Special events, shopping, dining and
waterway adventures. And accommodations for every taste and tempo from
historic hotels and beach resorts to rental cottages and campgrounds.
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Guidebook Jekyll Island, Georgia
Location/Region: Midway
between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, FL and minutes off
I-95. Region is Southeast Georgia.
Geographical Description: Located
across a 6 mile, marsh hemmed causeway, arrive at Jekyll Island,
one of Georgia's barrier island's with miles of unspoiled
coastline and woodlands. |
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Climate:
- Spring weather comes early in coastal Georgia,
usually in February.
- Summers are long and warm, but moderated by ocean
breezes.
- Fall is marked by delightful temperatures and
clear days with relatively low humidity.
- Winters are brief and mild with daytime highs
suitable for outdoor activities.
Population: approximately 1,000
Area History: The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was
once called "The richest, the most exclusive and most inaccessible club
in the world". Founded in 1886, it was the winter retreat for some of
America's most elite families including such names as Morgan, Astor,
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Pulitzer and others. Much of that world has
been preserved and faithfully restored in the Jekyll Island National
Historic Landmark District.
Special year round events include:
- Holiday Island, beginning end of November and
continuing through December
- Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival, January
- Island Treasures, beachcombing for for glass
floats daily, January through February
- Annual Family Easter Festival
- July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
- Family Fishing Festival in August
- Jekyll Island Musical Theater Festival from late
May through July
What to do:
Summer Waves Water Park, open mid-May through Labor Day.
Shopping, dining, water recreation, fishing, horseback riding on the
beach, sightseeing tours, miles of unspoiled beaches, birdwatching,
tennis, golf, camping, art gallery and exhibits.
Camp Out:
At the Jekyll Island Campground... The Jekyll Island
Campground offers 18
wooded acres on the Island's north end with 206 campsites, from tent
sites
to full hook-up, pull through RV sites with electricity, cable TV, water
and
sewerage and with free wi-fi.
For more information, please email
campground@jekyllisland.com
Information and photos submitted
by:
Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 Beachview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
1-877-4JEKYLL |
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