BEACHES

Driftwood Beach

Consistently voted one of America’s most enchanting beaches, Driftwood Beach is an escape to another world. Remains of ancient trees line the waterfront, creating an unforgettable backdrop.

OCEANVIEW BEACH PARK*

Situated mid-island, Oceanview Beach Park has stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and quick access to the sand. It’s equipped with ample parking, an ADA deck overlook & beach access, restrooms, and showers.

GREAT DUNES BEACH PARK*

Jekyll Island’s most popular beach for families is home to a 20-acre beachfront park with picnic pavilions, activities deck, play areas, and bocce ball and volleyball courts. Offers ample parking, ADA beach access, restrooms, and showers.

Corsair Beach Park

Steps from the shopping and dining of Beach Village, this beach park provides picnic tables, showers, and restrooms.

South Dunes Beach Park

With an elevated boardwalk crossing 20-foot sand dunes, this park features an observation deck and freshwater pond. Picnic tables and grills with open-air and screened-in picnic pavilions make this the perfect spot for a relaxing family event.

Glory Beach

Graceful sea oats and pristine sand dunes line Glory Beach on the south end of Jekyll Island. You’ll be amazed at how wide this beach is, and you’ll see why movie scouts chose to film portions of Glory here.

ST. ANDREWS BEACH PARK*

A short walk from Jekyll Point, the southernmost tip of the island, a popular spot for watching migratory birds and groups of dolphins. The picnic area features an ADA beach access, two-story wildlife viewing platform, and the Wanderer Memory Trail.

Wildlife Tidelands Nature Center

912.635.5032 • 100 S. Riverview Dr. Coastal ecology programs, nature walks, group programs, and an exhibit gallery featuring live coastal species. tidelands4h.org

Jekyll Island Boat Tours

912.635.3152 • 366 Riverview Dr. Dolphin, private, and sightseeing tours. Boats accommodate 49 passengers. Reservations recommended. captainphillip.com

Beach Accessibility

Jekyll Island is committed to beach accessibility for residents and guests with disabilities. Four public beach access points are accessible: St. Andrews (#67), Oceanview (#26), Great Dunes (#32), and Beach Village (#38). Beach-going wheelchairs are available and can be delivered for use at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 912.635.2368 for reservations.

Beach Lighting

Did you know sea turtles nest at night?

These creatures use natural light to orient themselves on the beach, but man-made light can confuse them. Reduce harmful impacts on sea turtle nesting by closing blinds & drapes and using turtle-safe flashlights, available for purchase at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. These flashlights illuminate true red (580 nm or longer wavelength) and allow you to safely enjoy the beach without disturbing sea turtles.