Top Things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia
Top Hotels in Golden Isles of Georgia
- 1. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 2. The Beachview Club
- 3. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 4. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse
- 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brunswick/Golden Isles
- 6. Ocean Lodge Resort
- 7. The Inn at Sea Island
- 8. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
- 9. Seafarer Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick
What to do and see in Golden Isles of Georgia, Georgia Coast: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia, Georgia including Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Blythe Island Regional Park, Cannon's Point Preserve, Clam Creek Picnic Area, Horton's Pond.
Restaurants in Golden Isles of Georgia
1. Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,223 reviews
Reviewed By 159BarryD159 - Frankfurt, Germany
Although small, it is very enjoyable and educational and is definitely worth a visit if you are on Jekyll Island. The staff are wonderful and tolerate numerous questions. Be sure to be there for the "Meet the patients" or turtle feeding demonstrations, as they are something special and heart-warming to know that some injured turtles are being so well-cared for until they can be returned to the sea.
2. Blythe Island Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By NJSparky2
Beautiful, picturesque regional campground. It's quite obvious the local citizens and government take great pride in "their" park. This is a local very quiet campground that is filled with fisherman with boats. The $44 a night included full hook up, 30/50 amp with cable. The sites were spacious, shady, private, and had more than enough room for everyone and all their water toys. The marina and bait shop, complete with lift and ramp, is the definite main attraction here. Many campers were busy fishing and crabbing from the docks and obviously truly enjoying the best that Georgia has to offer. In addition to the tidal waters, there is also a freshwater lake that includes a swimming beach which is probably jammed packed with locals in the summer. The only drawback would be the ever present Georgia Gnats and the occasional whiff of the Brunswick Paper Plant but both weren't enough of a deterrent to keep us from visiting again.
3. Cannon's Point Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Cannon's Point Preserve is open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays 9am - 3pm. The non-motorized boat launch is open for launching from 9am - 1pm. There is a kiosk at the entrance to the Preserve where visitors will find maps and other information. On days when Cannon's Point is open to the public, there will be a volunteer on-site welcoming visitors. Cannon's Point Preserve has some of the last intact maritime forest on St. Simons Island and is rich in cultural and natural history. The peninsula has over six miles of salt marsh, tidal creek and river shore line that provide habitat for wildlife such as oysters, birds, fish, manatee and shell fish. On site visitors can view the ruins of a large plantation home, overseer's home, and slave quarters built by John Couper in the 1800s.
Reviewed By melissaaQ7050VS
Beautiful, easy 5 mile round trip hike (not counting the side paths) with a great destination point. We arrived to misty rain and cold but the tree cover kept us pleasantly dry until it warmed up for the day. The employees/volunteers were incredibly friendly and made sure to point us to the facilities before we took off on the hike. The ground was stable and the hike level. The signs posted were all very clear and there is really no chance of getting lost or disoriented here. The remains of the Cannon house at the end of the walk were impressive and fascinating. We really enjoyed this hike and the history that went along with it.
4. Clam Creek Picnic Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By SimplyShykeria - Atlanta, United States
Great Place to enjoy lunch or just sit back and relax to the birds chirping and ocean waves moving. Found this treasure on Jekyll Island with features such as the Fishing Pier and Quiet Serene Park with beautiful green natural landscaping and wide walking trails. Free parking and plenty of picnic areas with alot of spacious wooden picnic tables. Unique walking paths that are shaded with weeping willow and palm trees to keep Travelers cool while enjoying a blissful walk.
5. Horton's Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By travelinggateachers
Alligator Pond and Horton's Pond are the same for those who visit Jekyll often. The kids loved making videos of their visit to see the alligators. This particular day they were out smiling for their "guests". It's just a fun place to visit if you like alligators. Any time there is wildlife, use precautions, and don't feed them.
