Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

9 AM

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

214 Stable Rd · Family

The state's only sea turtle hospital and education center, interactive exhibits and rehab tours daily.

10 AM

Jekyll Island Boat Tours

Jekyll Wharf Marina · Family

Narrated 90-minute dolphin and sightseeing trips along the sheltered waterways from the historic wharf.

10 AM

Mosaic Museum & Tram Tour

Historic District · Family

Trolley tour through the Gilded Age cottages and the story of the Jekyll Island Club millionaires.

Big Days

annual
Oct

Shrimp & Grits Festival

Jekyll's signature weekend in the Historic District, a cooking contest, shrimp boat tours, crafts and live music.

May

Turtle Crawl

A run, ride and beach festival benefiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center as nesting season begins.

Dec

Holly Jolly Jekyll

Holiday lights, tree lighting and family events across the Historic District through the season.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.