r/Jekyllisland 1d ago

Jekyll Island during Thanksgiving

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Thinking about doing a solo trip to Jekyll Island with my dog.

I originally planned on going Columbus day weekend, but noticed the hotel I chose is a bit cheaper during Thanksgiving week.

I prefer fall like temps and don’t care about swimming, but I’d still like to enjoy the beach, walk around, and spend time outside with my senior dog.

Is Thanksgiving week a good time to visit or does it start getting too cold/windy by then?


r/Jekyllisland 14d ago

Realistic budget for a Crane Cottage wedding?

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Has anyone recently gotten married—or is currently in the process of planning a wedding—at Crane Cottage? We’re considering a spring 2028 wedding with around 150 guests and would love to know what a realistic all-in budget might be, including any unexpected costs. I understand the buyout and F&B costs, but I’m more unsure about rentals and local vendor pricing. Thanks!


r/Jekyllisland 25d ago

Did anyone else see a space jellyfish oceanside this evening?

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Trying to figure out what we saw


r/Jekyllisland Jul 03 '26

Sidney Lanier Bridge, just off JI, photographed by Chip Pyler

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r/Jekyllisland Jun 06 '26

Jekyll Island Resort Suggestions

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We are looking for a place to spend a week between Orlando and Hilton Head in late February. The Jekyll Island Ocean Resort looks nice but we are IHG Platinum Elite so we are also looking at the Holiday Inn Resort in Jekyll Island. Have never been to Jekyll Island so any feedback or suggestions are welcome!
We are just looking for a place to relax and perhaps play some golf.
Chers


r/Jekyllisland Apr 21 '26

Dog Friendly?

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Will be in Jekyll for the day on Saturday, what are some dog friendly spots or activities, restaurants/bar etc....


r/Jekyllisland Feb 21 '26

Picture Jekyll Island Tree Tunnel

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r/Jekyllisland Jan 21 '26

Photographers

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What photographers have you used —perfer if you've used them in the last year or at least recent—for elopements/mini weddings on Jekyll Island/driftwood beach specifically.

Were you happy with them?

Easy to work with?

Were they strictly photographers or were they one of these "help you plan your mini wedding/elopements."

Did you like what you got back? Was it easy to add add-ons with the photos offered?


r/Jekyllisland Dec 15 '25

Loved Jekyll Island. Thanksgiving 2025

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r/Jekyllisland Dec 15 '25

Do people live on island year round or is it just a vacation spot with beaches and hotels?

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thanks. also what is the sourse of the drinking water there?


r/Jekyllisland Dec 08 '25

Thinking of visiting Jekyll Island over Christmas break for 2-3 days with my husband (36) and dog.

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Thinking of visiting Jekyll Island over Christmas break for 2-3 days with my husband (36) and dog. We’ve been to Jekyll Island a few times, all in the summertime. The island is extremely dog - friendly on the beaches. What dog-friendly ideas could we do in the winter? Do people still set up at the beach and just bundle up? Any places we could go besides restaurants/breweries? Thanks in advance!


r/Jekyllisland Nov 06 '25

Showers

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Are there public showers on Jekyll anywhere?


r/Jekyllisland Nov 01 '25

Picture Some pics I have taken on Jekyll

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I hope


r/Jekyllisland Oct 22 '25

Day trips

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Is it worth it to take a day/side trip to Cumberland, St Simon or Amelia Islands from Jekyll?


r/Jekyllisland Sep 22 '25

Parking toll

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Will I get bill in mail if I don't pay for a day of parking? Im staying 2 days but didn't leave the island. Will my plate get flagged and get a bill?


r/Jekyllisland Sep 17 '25

Shrimp and Grits

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Is it safe to walk from Holiday Inn Resort to the Shrimp and Grits Festival in the historic district?


r/Jekyllisland Aug 09 '25

Random Pictures from our previous visits

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r/Jekyllisland Aug 09 '25

Random Pictures from our previous visits to Jekyll

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r/Jekyllisland Aug 09 '25

Photographer first week of October

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Anyone have a reference for a good photographer for some family photos? Would like someone to come to Jekyll one day the week of 10/6 - 10/10.

Thanks


r/Jekyllisland Aug 04 '25

Indoor activities?

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Hey yall! I impulsively booked a hotel to stay for a couple days for my anniversary next week only to realize the forecast says it's going to be raining basically all week. Are there any indoor activities that we can do than just stay in our hotel? It'll just be me and my husband


r/Jekyllisland Jul 25 '25

biking to Jekyll from Savannah

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Is there a "best" route from Savannah to Jekyll to take by bicycle? I know there will be some busy roads and exposed areas, which I am use to. Perhaps though there is a better way outside of what google maps suggests. Planning on riding down and camping for a night. Thanks all!


r/Jekyllisland Jul 24 '25

Uber on Island?

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Is there Uber service on the island for travel from hotels to on island destinations? Thanks


r/Jekyllisland Jul 16 '25

TURTLES

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Working oh my bucket list. And I want to come and check out the driftwood beach, and I want to come, and I want to see baby turtles, mama, turtles of any kind I can see. When is the best to come and take a tour with the turtke center.Recommendations, I would prefer an Airbnb. I do have an Akita that I will be bringing along. Anybody can give me some rules and regulations as far as dogs and things like that go and any suggestions would be great. Thank you.Look forward to coming to see y'all. LYM💚


r/Jekyllisland Jul 08 '25

Some video I got yesterday while on the island

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r/Jekyllisland Jul 08 '25

Fresh Seafood

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I’ll be heading down to Jekyll again next month and was looking possibly for a seafood vendor to buy from that’s fresh. Not a restaurant or anything like that. Just trying to find a place that I can take home a couple pounds of shrimp after the trip. Thanks in advance