Jekyll Island is a small barrier island off the southeastern coast of the U.S. state of Georgia , in Glynn County, near the city of Brunswick.

Quick Scoop

  • Jekyll Island sits among the “Golden Isles” of Georgia, along with St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Little St. Simons Island.
  • It lies between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida, roughly midway along that stretch of Atlantic coastline.
  • The island is separated from mainland Georgia by Jekyll Creek and salt marshes and is connected by a causeway accessible by car.

Getting Your Bearings

  • Nearest mainland city: Brunswick, Georgia, about 10 miles northwest.
  • Approximate distances: about 90 miles from Savannah and about 70 miles from Jacksonville.
  • It is one of Georgia’s better-known coastal vacation spots, with beaches, marshes, and historic areas concentrated on a roughly 5,700‑acre island.

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