Jekyll Island Essential Info
Overview
Jekyll Island is in Coastal Georgia.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
58 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- Every 6 hours 12.5 minutes, Jekyll experiences a change in tides.
- In 1886, Jekyll Island was purchased to become an exclusive winter retreat for America’s most elite families, known as the Jekyll Island Club, including the legendary Rockefellers, Morgans, and Pulitzers.
- Jekyll Island is one of the few islands in Georgia that’s accessible by car.
- Jekyll Island was named after General James Oglethorpe in honor of his friend, Sir Joseph Jekyll.
- Scenes from the films X-Men: First Class, Glory, The Legend Of Bagger Vance, Jekyll Island, and The View From Pompey's Head, were filmed on Jekyll Island.
Popular Foods
- Seafood Boil
- Shrimp and Grits