Jekyll Island Recreation

Get outside and take advantage of Jekyll Island's sporting opportunities.

GOLF
63 holes of golf on three 18-hole championship courses and one 9-hole course, earning Jekyll Island the bragging rights as Georgia’s largest public golf resort. The Jekyll Island Golf Academy offers complete instructional packages with a PGA Pro from private lessons, group & corporate clinics, short game schools, and commuter golf schools.

TENNIS
13 clay courts among beautiful landscaping. The Jekyll Island Tennis Center was selected by Tennis Magazine as one of the “25 Best Municipal Tennis Facilities” in the country. The center host a variety of camps & tournaments. The staff will arrange a game for you. Private & group lessons, rental racquets, ball machine and equipment repair available.

BIKING
More than 20 miles of paved trails. Bring your own bike or rent one on the Island.

FISHING
Freshwater fishing is allowed in two areas on the island or go crabbing or fishing from the fishing pier at the north end or surf fish and seine for shrimp at the south end of the island. Fishing charters are also available at the marinas. A Georgia fishing license, required for all fishing activities including crabbing and seining.

MINITURE GOLF
Choose from two lighted 18-hole courses.

CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Guests can rent a canoe for a relaxing day on Rixen Pond or guided kayak tours are offered year round.

PLAYGROUND
Awesome playground for children of all ages.

BEACH COMBING
Shell collecting is popular island pastime for visitors young and old. Jekyll Island has 10 miles of beaches perfect for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing,or jogging. Bath houses are located mid-island and the Beach Deck.

BIRD WATCHING
The Georgia Audubon Societies has designated Jekyll Island as an “Important Birding Area” and features several significant birding sites.