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6.9

Good

Jekyll Island beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Jekyll Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Jekyll Island beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Wee Pub Beach is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Jekyll Island, United States

#6 out of 7 in Georgia

6.9

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

King City • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Tortuga Jacks Jekyll

8.2 - Very good 80m

American Restaurant Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint

8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar

8 - Very good 100m

Steak House The Reserve

7.4 - Good 130m

Coffee Shop The Westin Café

6.6 - Good 140m

Pizza Restaurant Red Bug Motor's Pizza

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Wee Pub Beach

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Sunrise Grille

8.8 - Excellent 180m

American Restaurant Shore Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 220m

Park Glory Beach

60m

Park Corsair Beach Park

90m

Park Village Green

100m

Park Great Dunes Park

100m

Park South Dunes Beach Park

180m

Park 4-H Tidelands Nature Center

620m

Park James Holland bench

1.2km

Park Riverview Park

1.2km

Park Russ Bates bench

1.2km

Playground Jekyll Island Public Playground

180m

Sandwich Shop Larry's Giant Subs

8.4 - Very good 110m

Grocery Store Jekyll Market

220m

Tourist Attraction Great Dunes Beach

50m

Museum Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum

1km

Tourist Attraction Driftwood Beach

2.8km

Museum St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum

6.2km

Museum World War II Home Front Museum

7.9km

Amusement Park Summer Waves Water Park

730m

Historical Landmark Horton House

2.8km

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About

Jekyll Island beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 6th place out of 7 beaches in the Georgia region 410.3 km away from its center, the city of Atlanta. It is one of the beaches of King City settlement, just 9.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Jekyll Island beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Shark Tooth Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

Jekyll Island beach is located in Georgia within King City, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

King City • 9.9 km

Map of beach

Mexican Restaurant Tortuga Jacks Jekyll

8.2 - Very good 80m

American Restaurant Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint

8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar

8 - Very good 100m

Steak House The Reserve

7.4 - Good 130m

Coffee Shop The Westin Café

6.6 - Good 140m

Pizza Restaurant Red Bug Motor's Pizza

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Wee Pub Beach

8.8 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Sunrise Grille

8.8 - Excellent 180m

American Restaurant Shore Restaurant

7.8 - Very good 220m

Park Glory Beach

60m

Park Corsair Beach Park

90m

Park Village Green

100m

Park Great Dunes Park

100m

Park South Dunes Beach Park

180m

Park 4-H Tidelands Nature Center

620m

Park James Holland bench

1.2km

Park Riverview Park

1.2km

Park Russ Bates bench

1.2km

Playground Jekyll Island Public Playground

180m

Sandwich Shop Larry's Giant Subs

8.4 - Very good 110m

Grocery Store Jekyll Market

220m

Tourist Attraction Great Dunes Beach

50m

Museum Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum

1km

Tourist Attraction Driftwood Beach

2.8km

Museum St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum

6.2km

Museum World War II Home Front Museum

7.9km

Amusement Park Summer Waves Water Park

730m

Historical Landmark Horton House

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

320m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

King City • 10.1km from center

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960m from the beach

THE MOORINGS POOLSIDE townhouse

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

King City • 10.3km from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Courtyard Jekyll Island

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

King City • 11.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 23 min walk

Shark Tooth Beach Shark Tooth Beach

7.3 Good

6.2km

Driftwood beach Driftwood beach

8.1 Very good

10.9km

St. Simons island St. Simons island

7 Good

27km

Stafford beach Stafford beach

6.2 Pleasant

41.2km

Sapelo Island Sapelo Island

6.4 Pleasant

42.1km

Main beach Park Main beach Park

7.1 Good

45.5km

Sadler Road beach Sadler Road beach

7 Good

49.9km

Peters Point beach Peters Point beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

King City • 9.9km

Main locality of province

Atlanta • 410.3km

Transport

Airport

SSI • 11.8km

Bus Station

Plaza St. & Amberjack Ln. fs eb • 79.4km

Train Station

FECR • 89.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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6.9 Good

Mara McAllister

10 Exceptional

The beach was fantastic, very clean and well-maintained with convenient amenities. The path leading to the beach was easily accessible and suitable for people with disabilities. I had an amazing experience!

September 2023

Nora Mitchell

10 Exceptional

It was a fantastic location. However, the specific area where we stayed on the beach was right in front of Tutuga Jack's, and unfortunately, there was a drunk individual who kept complaining to us about the island. It was incredibly bothersome. I really wish that those who can't handle their alcohol would simply choose not to drink. Let's avoid becoming a disturbance to others.

September 2023

Jayden Mitchell

10 Exceptional

The beach is wonderful. The parking fee is utilized to uphold the well-maintained facilities. Additionally, there are amenities such as a changing room and washing station available.

September 2023

Ronald Jensen

10 Exceptional

There was ample parking available near the beach, making it convenient to access. When we visited at a specific time and day, the tide was low, revealing a vast expanse of beach. We were pleasantly surprised by the abundance of sand dollars we found during our long stroll, which kept us occupied for hours.

September 2023

Daniel R.

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly one of the most stunning in America! It is kept clean and well maintained, and thankfully, it never gets too crowded. Although there is an admission fee, it is quite reasonable considering the excellent upkeep of the beach.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Jekyll Island beach?

The coastline of Jekyll Island beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Jekyll Island beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Jekyll Island beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Jekyll Island beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Jekyll Island beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Jekyll Island beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Jekyll Island beach good for families?

Yes, the Jekyll Island beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Jekyll Island beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Jekyll Island beach?

Jekyll Island beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Jekyll Island beach?

The bar is located right on the Jekyll Island beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Wee Pub Beach is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Jekyll Island beach?

There are 238 places to stay in the Jekyll Island beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Jekyll Island beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Jekyll Island beach from parking?

The Jekyll Island beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Jekyll Island beach?

There are 1 attractions near Jekyll Island beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Great Dunes Beach located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Jekyll Island beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Jekyll Island beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 18°C and water 17°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Jekyll Island beach (Georgia) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.