It was one of the most beautiful and unique places I've ever visited, and I look forward to going back again the next time I'm in Georgia.It's called Driftwood Beach and it's like no other beach I've been to.What makes Driftwood Beach so special? The driftwood of course!  My husband and I took a four week roadtrip in November, from New Hampshire to Florida. It was our first long trip with our new travel trailer. One of the more memorable stops was Jekyll Island in Georgia. Jekyll Island is situated off the coast of Georgia in Glynn County.  It is one of the Sea Islands and Golden Isles of Georgia Barrier Isles. It is close to Brunswick, Georgia.Jekyll Island is a state park, established in 1947.  I wish we had more time to visit the other five beaches on Jekyll Island.Driftwood Beach wa... 01/04/2019

The Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool offers up waves all day long.  Enjoy the Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool, the length of a football field. Take a slow ride around the Summer Waves on The Turtle River.  This 1/2 mile river allows you to view the park on a float at the slow pace of 3 miles per hour.....a great start or end to a day.  Towering 5 stories above above The Turtle River is The Pirates Passage Inner Tube Ride.  The Splash Zone is a great place to cool off with thousands of gallons of water pouring on you on a hot day.  The pavilion is a great location for parents to watch their children enjoy the water in the kid friendly area of the park.  The Kiddie Pool is has several water slides and water falls as well as springs of water coming from below. Force 3 offers 3 different slides in on... 05/30/2013

Jekyll Island is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia and is known as one of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The road leading to the Jekyll Island Club and historic district is lined with beautiful live oak trees. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was originally a hunting retreat built in 1888 for families such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, J.P. Morgan and the Astors. Later abandoned, the Jekyll Island Club was restored to in 1986. Jekyll Island's 240 acres of waterfront Historic Landmark District is ongoing with the restoration of the builidings on the grounds. The watefront views in front of the Jekyll Island Club allow views across the river and marsh all the way to the mainland.   Views of the historic Marshes of Glynn and the new Sidney Lanier Bridge are visible from the Historic... 09/18/2012

  Preview this event with this link to the Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, Georgia.....                                                       Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, Georgia         Map it Web Address: http://www.shrimpandgritsfestival.com/   Address: 100 River View Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA Schedule Courtesy of Official Website Festival Hours Friday > 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday > 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday > 11:00 AM-4:00 PM   $3 Sample Night – Friday Friday > 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Enjoy $3 samples of Shrimp & Grits from each of the participating vendors and choose which one you want to enjoy for dinner (or lunch the next day!). Arts & Crafts Vendors Friday > 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday > 10:00 AM –9:00 PM Sunday > 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Shrimp & Grits Cook... 09/15/2012

Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company – Jekyll Island Georgia Carriage and Horseback Rides Carriage Tours of Jekyll Island Relax and enjoy a leisurely carriage tour in the beautiful Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia. See the cottages of Rockefeller, Macy and Goodyear, as well as the Faith Chapel and many more. Please call for details. Daytime Tours Narrated tours/ Carriage rides are approximately 45 minutes. They depart from the Island History Center on Stable Road. Carriage Tour Fares * $15.00 Adults * $7.00 Children 12 and under (infants free) Private Evening Tours/Reservations Suggested Romantic carriage rides are approximately thirty-five minutes. They depart from the river side of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the center of the Historic District. Private Tour Fares * $4... 06/25/2012

  Sapelo and Blackbeard Islands – more of Coastal Georgia Living 225 Holes of Golf in Brunswick, Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Georgia Newcomer Information - Brunswick, Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Georgia Imagine an Island............Cumberland Island, Georgia Just turned 75 and looking great......the historic King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on Saint Simons Island, Georgia The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia   Photos from where I rollerblade on Jekyll Island Georgia today.....         06/10/2012

Horseback riding on the beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia is an experience like no other.   Let Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company allow you to experience the best of the Maritime Forest and the Driftwood Beach of Jekyll Island, Georgia.  Beach Trail Rides on Jekyll Island, Georgia Take a trail ride through the Maritime Forest. See the salt marsh and return on the beautiful Driftwood Beach. Gentle, well-trained horses and experienced guides insure a fun-filled ride. Rides leave from Clam Creek Road on the north end of Jekyll Island. Purchase tickets at the Jekyll Island History Center on Stable Road on Jekyll Island, Georgia.  To more information, visit Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company's Website. 07/30/2011

Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company – Jekyll Island Georgia Carriage and Horseback Rides             Carriage Tours of Jekyll Island Relax and enjoy a leisurely carriage tour in the beautiful Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.  See the cottages of Rockefeller, Macy and Goodyear, as well as the Faith Chapel and many more. Please call for details.     Daytime Tours Narrated tours/ Carriage rides are approximately 45 minutes. They depart from the Island History Center on Stable Road.         Carriage Tour Fares           * $15.00  Adults              * $7.00 Children 12 and under      (infants free) Private Evening Tours/Reservations Suggested Romantic carriage rides are approximately thirty-five minutes. They depart from the river side of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the ce... 07/28/2011

On the north end of Jekyll Island, Georgia, you will find one of only two remaining Georgia pre-revolutionary structures made of tabby. Originally the house was the residence of Major William Horton, one of General James Oglethorpe's most trusted military aides. Major Horton was the first English resident of Jekyll Island. His two story home was built on the north end of Jekyll Island along with a barn. The residents of neighboring Saint Simons Island depended on crops in his fields. Major Horton cut a road across the north end of Jekyll from his home to the beach which is to this day named Horton Road. A Georgia historical marker, on the subject of "Tabby," is positioned at the Horton House site explaining the building material used in the original homes. Used in Georgia during the Mi... 07/04/2011

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center designed for sea turtle rehabilitation, research and education on sea turtles opened in June 2007 on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Center is very much like an emergency room and rehabilitation center for injured and sick turtles in addition to scientific research. You get to see the various patients that are in rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia and find out about their injuries and illnesses. Freshwater turtles (like you find in ponds or in pet stores) have flat feet and webbed toes for swimming while a sea turtle's feet are flippers used for swimming. A freshwater turtle can move its neck into an S shape to put its head inside its shell while a sea turtle cannot. One of the things you learn at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on ... 06/16/2011

Event:  Turtleween Location:  Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia Address:  214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia Date:  Saturday, October 23 Time: 12  - 4 p.m. Trick or treating as well as other special events at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.  All free with admission to center.  Call 912-634-4444 for information and details.  10/22/2010

  Event:  Georgia Coast Birding and Nature Festival Location:  Jekyll Island, Georgia Dates:  October 7 - 10 Enjoy nature walks, outdoor field trips, educational seminars, boat, golf cart and Segway tours.  All events at various times and registration is required. For details and more information call 1-877-453-5955 or visit http://www.jekyllisland.com.     10/05/2010

Jekyll Island Georgia's 27th Beach Music Festival events start with a kickoff on Thursday, August 19 and last until Saturday, August 21.    Date: Thursday, August 19 Event: - Early Bird Party Details: featuring DJ Wayne Bennett Location: Jekyll Island Georgia Convention Center Atlantic Hall. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tickets $10 per person and include food     Event: Friday, August 20 - Kick-off Party Details:  Tommy Black & Blooz and Band of Oz. DJ John Hook Location:  Jekyll Island, Georgia Convention Center Time: 8:00 PM - Midnight. Tickets: $15 until August 10 and$20 after August 10. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.     Event: Saturday, August 21 - Beach Blast Details: Craig Woolard, Band of Oz, Tommy Black & Blooz. DJ Johnny B Location:  Jekyll Island, Georgia Convention Center Time:  Noon ... 08/07/2010

4th of July Events on Jekyll Island, Georgia Date: July 4 Event: Jekyll Island Georgia's Annual 4th of July Celebration - Live music, fireworks display, reverse bungee, bounce house, refreshments and more. Location:  Jekyll Island Georgia Beach Deck Time:  Events start at 5 pm and fireworks at 9:30 pm For more information and details:  800-4-JEKYLL Click here for more information. Date: July 4 Event: Children's Mini Golf Tournament - Play mini-golf on Jekyll Island's mini-golf course and your scorecard can be turned in for chance to win prizes including the grand prize in each category of a Sea Pass to Summer Waves on Jekyll Island, Georgia.   Categories include 6 and under, 7 - 10 and 11 - 14.  Location: Jekyll Island Georgia on Beachview Drive Time:  All day Sunday July 4 For more inf... 07/03/2010

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center designed for sea turtle rehabilitation, research and education on sea turtles opened in June 2007 on Jekyll Island, Georgia.  The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia is very much like an emergency room and rehabilitation center for injured and sick turtles in addition to scientific research. You get to see the various patients that are in rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Center and find out about their injuries and illnesses.  Freshwater turtles (like you find in ponds or in pet stores) have flat feet and webbed toes for swimming while a sea turtle's feet are flippers used for swimming.  A freshwater turtle can move its neck into an S shape to put its head inside its shell while a sea turtle cannot. One of the things you learn on Jekyll Isla... 03/27/2010

Jekyll Island Georgia's 240 Acre Historic District is one of the many unforgettable places to visit in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia Jekyll Island is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia and is known as one of the Golden Isles of Georgia.  The road leading to the Jekyll Island Club and historic district is lined with beautiful live oak trees.  The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was originally a hunting retreat built in 1888 for families such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, J.P. Morgan and the Astors.  Later abandoned, the Jekyll Island Club was restored to in 1986.  Jekyll Island's 240 acres of waterfront Historic Landmark District is ongoing with the restoration of the buildings on the grounds.  Whether you live in coastal Georgia or are just traveling through, a trip to J... 01/23/2010

Soccer Six Winter Nationals January 30 - January 31 5th Annual Soccer Six Winter Nationals at the Jekyll Island       Jekyll Island Georgia   Island Treasures January 1 - February 28 Find beautiful hand-made glass globes on the beach       Jekyll Island Georgia Beach Views           Garden Club Bazaar January 16 Come one come all to the annual Garden Club Bazaar! Come find the perfect everything for everyone!         Murder Mystery Dinner Party at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel January 17 Will you be the sleuth who solves the crime? A deliciosly wicked combination of gourmet delicacies and mayhem.       Jekyll Island Club Hotel   Bear Foot Sports Winter National Soccer Six Tournament January 30 - January 31 Bear Foot Sports, invites your team to participate in the 5th Annual Soccer Six W... 01/13/2010

December 24, 2009 - 4 p.m. - Jekyll Island, Georgia Your last chance this year to see the Christmas Bagpiper on Jekyll Island, Georgia.  Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins heralds the season at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel - so don't miss the last night.  Beginning at Crane Cottage in Jekyll Island's Historic District, he plays traditional airs and holiday favorites and parades toward the Riverfront Veranda. Don't miss this event that is free to the public.    Photo published with permission of Jekyll Island.  12/23/2009

Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival Date: November 28, 2009 If you haven't seen Jekyll Island dress up for the Christmas Holidays, you have missed a great opportunity.  Don't let it pass you by this year.....start by attending the lighting of Christmas tree on Jekyll Island, Georgia  in the Historic District on November 28 from 4 - 7 p.m. Events will include crafts, games, kids activities, including pictures with Santa. For more information call 877-4-JEKYLL or visit http://www.jekyllisland.com/holidayisland 11/27/2009

Don't miss the last week to attend the Haunted Historic Home Tour on Jekyll Island, Georgia.......   Enjoy a Haunted Historic District Home Tour on Jekyll Island Georgia during October. Listen to Ghost Tales while visiting the homes in the Historic District of Jekyll Island Georgia.  Hear stories told by the talented and entertaining Jekyll Island staff while attending the Folklore, Rumor and Myth Tour while learning about Jekyll Island's very interesting history.   Dubigion Cottage on Jekyll Island Georgia is on the tour  To view a YouTube video preview of the tour, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/JekyllIslandMuseum . The Folklore, Rumor & Myth Tour departs from the Jekyll Island Georgia Museum at 100 Stable Road on Friday nights, from October 2-31, 2009 at 7:00 pm.  Admission is $16... 10/28/2009