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Probably what most tourists are here for. The beaches are mostly pristine, with far smaller crowds than Saint Simon Island's or Amelia Island's (except for the ever popular Driftwood Beach). Don't expect the water to have the waves or clarity found in other beaches, since Jekyll Island is at the mouth of multiple sediment-filled rivers.
The most popular beach on Jekyll Island. People usually go here for the otherworldly gnarled driftwood and the unique picture-taking opportunities that this landscape presents. It will be quite crowded with tourists taking pictures from noon to just after sunset, so plan accordingly if you don't want to deal with noisy groups stopping every ten feet to take a picture. A large portion of the beach is occupied by stone erosion barriers, so don't go expecting a wide, pristine sandy beach.
Georgia's only facility for sea turtle education and rehabilitation. Offers visitors a striking glimpse of the challenges facing sea turtle conservation as well as getting to see turtles being rehabilitated.
A storied and sprawling resort listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this has hosted such people as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Morgans, and was the site where the Federal Reserve was conceived. Interior decor hearkens to the heyday of the 1920s, and the architecture is an elegant example of the Queen Anne Revival prominent in the 1880s.
The Historic District large site on the west side of the island with over 30 historical structures.
An immersive museum with many interactive exhibits telling the rich history of Jekyll Island. A perennial highlight is the showcasing of artwork from local artists.