As a barrier island, Jekyll Island's 10 miles of unspoiled beaches are perfect for sunbathing or swimming, for leisurely walks or invigorating jogs. Perhaps best known for their natural bounty, Jekyll Island’s beaches offer shell collecting for guests, young and old. Many live creatures abound as well, including hermit crabs and sand dollars. Though it is tempting to collect these interesting creatures, you can help preserve the Island's shoreline environment by leaving them as you find them, and by limiting your "catch" of shells. You can learn all about the creatures you see on the beaches of Jekyll Island at Tideland's Nature Center's exhibit area.
Photo Credit: David Fisher
Driftwood Beach
Located on the north end of Jekyll Island, Driftwood beach will amaze you with the beautiful driftwood and trees that resemble a tree graveyard. This is due to the north end of the island slowly eroding away and being deposited on the south end of the island. This offers a wonderful location for photographs, and is a very popular site for weddings.
Glory Beach
Portions of the 1989 movie, "Glory," were filmed on "Glory Boardwalk" in Jekyll Island. Glory Boardwalk is located next to the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex. Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington and Cary Elwes all starred in this movie.
Public Facilities
Public showers and restrooms are located at several sites and picnic areas, including at our soon-to-be open Great Dunes Park. The park is set to open in late September.