Jekyll Island, Georgia

Jekyll Island’s Georgia Sea Turtle Center: Take a Break from the Beaches

August 22, 2014

Are you looking for things to do during your Jekyll Island vacation that don’t involve spending all day in the scorching subtropical sun? Maybe you’ve earned yourself a glowing red burn during your first day on the beach, and you’ve resolved to live out the rest of your vacation days far away from the sun’s rays and under some artificial shade with plenty of air conditioning. If you’re staying on Jekyll Island and you’re blistered from head to toe, don’t be discouraged; there are still plenty of things to see that don’t involve braving the blazing-hot beach, especially if you decide to amble around the historic district

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The Jekyll Island Club Wharf

April 2, 2014

Come for the food, stay for the sunset. The Jekyll Wharf Marina is located on the west side of the historic district, situated on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and overlooking the mainland. The wharf is more than just a fully-functioning marina, with two restaurants occupying the far side of the boardwalk: Latitude 31 and the Rah Bar. Both restaurants are technically one in the same, with the Rah Bar catering to the lunch and 5 o’clock crowd on the outside, while Latitude 31 is a more conventional dining experience located indoors. Each establishment has reasonably-priced food, considering their location. After all, we are

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Harbor Sunset

January 10, 2014

  The setting sun casts a variety of warm colors across the waters making up Jekyll Harbor every clear evening. Boats from all over the world are regulars at the Jekyll Island Harbor Marina, a convenient pit stop for sailors looking to take a break from the Atlantic for a night or two. Jekyll’s premier marina, Jekyll Harbor caters to boaters’ needs by providing a fully enclosed storage facility, high-grade gasoline and diesel for marine craft, water, cable and Wi-Fi access for dock users, and several island transportation services that include complementary bikes loaned out to overnight guests. The marina also offers discounts for members of

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Indian Mound: A Rockefeller’s Winter Retreat

January 7, 2014

While we’re not sure where the Rockefellers are spending their winters these days, around a hundred years ago it was a no-brainer: at Indian Mound Cottage, nestled on a little-known island off the coast of Georgia. Jekyll Island was the wintertime retreat for William Rockefeller and company, and Indian Mound was their home away from home. Indian Mound Cottage remains a symbol of American opulence enjoyed by the wealthiest oil tycoons, bankers and businessmen during the early 1900s. The three-story cottage, originally built in 1892 for Gordon McKay, was purchased by William Rockefeller (of Standard Oil notoriety) in 1905. Rockefeller was one of the founding

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An Afternoon at South Jekyll Island

January 1, 2014

If you’re looking for a little peace and quiet while visiting Jekyll Island, St. Andrews picnic area is a great place to spend a pleasant afternoon. Located on the southern tip of Jekyll Island, St. Andrews offers panoramic views across Jekyll Sound toward Brunswick and abroad from a convenient location that’s easy to get to via bike, vehicle, or on foot. This portion of the island receives minimal traffic year-round, with tourists spending most of their time at either the central portion of the island surrounding Jekyll Island Historic District, or at the beaches on the island’s eastern seaboard. Much of St. Andrews picnic area is shaded,

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