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The Wharf Seafood Restaurant – Jekyll Island

elcome to the Golden Isles, where the name

is partly inspired by colonial explorers. Sir

Robert Montgomery, an early 1700s Scottish

Wnobleman, described our coast as the

Golden Islands to draw financial support for a colony.

City of Brunswick Jekyll Island
Est. 1771 | Incorporated 1856 Est. Jekyll Island Club 1879 | Est. State Park 1947

If you love Savannah’s walkability, you’ll love Brunswick, Jekyll Island offers Gilded Age splendor, historic
our 250-plus year-old city with public squares every
attractions, and family fun including wide, white-sand
few blocks. Each square remains as originally intended,
beaches to the petrified snags of Driftwood Beach.
providing outdoor gathering spaces for residents.
Jekyll is a self-supporting Georgia State Park,
The squares are great resting spots for those who
part historical monument, part beach vacation hub,
venture downtown for First Friday. This jubilant monthly
and part outdoor recreation destination. Tour the
gathering features live bands, food trucks, boutiques,
historic district’s “cottages” built by Rockefeller,
galleries, and performances at the historic Ritz Theatre.
Goodyear, and Gould. Beachfront resorts provide
Stop by the local brewery and the rum distillery. Admire
scenic escapes, while state law protects two-thirds
diverse architectural styles from antebellum to early
of the island’s natural landscape. Explore maritime
20th century homes.
forests, 63 holes of golf, Beach Village, and the Jekyll
Beyond downtown, Brunswick offers a mix of
Island Conference Center. Don’t miss Faith Chapel’s
national brands and locally owned businesses. And for
travelers and locals alike, an exciting addition is on the stunning stained-glass windows. There is good

horizon –Buc-ee’s is set to open in 2025 at a key exit, reason Jekyll is winning accolades as a Best Island
bringing its famous road trip experience to the area. and Best Beach destination.

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