Sea turtles and bike paths on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island, GA
If you were considering Disney World, this is a different kind of trip.
- Who it suits
- Families with little kids, families with teens and couples
- How long
- 4, 5 or 7 days
- Getting there
- Drive. A drive from Atlanta, Charlotte (about 8 hours or less by car).
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Why it works
- The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is the state's only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility, and visitors can see rehabilitation in action.
- The island has more than 24 miles of paths and trails for biking.
- Driftwood Beach is lined with old driftwood along the waterfront.
- Jekyll Island has more than a thousand acres of maritime forest and 10 miles of shoreline.
Watch out for
- A parking fee is charged for each day your car is on the island.
- From May to October, flashlights are not allowed on or near the beaches unless they are turtle-safe, so bring a red or amber light for night walks.
Sources
- The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is the state's only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility, and visitors can see rehabilitation in action. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- The island has more than 24 miles of paths and trails for biking. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- Driftwood Beach is lined with old driftwood along the waterfront. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- Jekyll Island has more than a thousand acres of maritime forest and 10 miles of shoreline. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- A parking fee is charged for each day your car is on the island. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- From May to October, flashlights are not allowed on or near the beaches unless they are turtle-safe, so bring a red or amber light for night walks. source (checked 2026-11-13)