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Jekyll Island
REDFERN VILLAGE
A few miles north of the pier, Redfern Village – named for THE BEACH VILLAGE
the pilot Paul Redfern who took off from the Golden Isles and
The Beach Village is the beating heart of Jekyll Island.
was the first to fly solo from North America to South America
There you will find the Jekyll Market, which serves as the
– features boutique shops, design studios, restaurants, salons,
island’s grocery store, and a wide variety of other shops
and some corporate offices. It is a mid-island destination for
to serve residents and tourists. The village also features
locals, with live music and locally produced food and goods
several restaurants, some with beach views, and hotels like
that are distinctly Coastal Georgia.
The Westin that provide direct access to the beach and
the village. Restaurants and hotels frequently feature live
entertainment to keep toes tapping throughout the week.
The village is adjacent to the Jekyll Island Convention
Center and is the perfect place to grab lunch at your
next conference.
SHOPS AT SEA ISLAND & RETREAT VILLAGE
Two shopping centers on St. Simons Island also provide
dining and shopping opportunities. Retreat Village is
anchored by the island’s Winn-Dixie grocery store and H&H
Lifestyles, which are flanked by a mix of full-service, quick
THE ISLAND
service, and fast-food restaurants. Retreat Village also is
home to stores that provide day-to-day services for island Outside of The Beach Village, there are dining options
residents and guests. ranging from pub fare to fine dining at hotels and resorts
The Shops at Sea Island shopping center is farther north throughout the island. The historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel,
on the island and is anchored by the Harris Teeter grocery The Westin, and the Holiday Inn Resort all feature several
store. The center, which is at the St. Simons Island end of options. Full-service restaurants for any occasion are also at
the Sea Island Causeway, is home to upscale restaurants and the Hampton Inn & Suites, Villas by the Sea, the Jekyll Ocean
shops that serve as the perfect place for a date night. The Club, and the Jekyll Island Golf Club. Or, head to the historic
Georgia Theatre Company headquarters are there along with Jekyll Wharf or Jekyll Harbor Marina for riverfront dining at
a movie theater. Across Sea Island Road from the Shops at its best. For the best in family entertainment, head over to
Sea Island are more restaurants and locally owned, high-end Summer Waves water park and experience the exhilaration of
shops that you will find as you head north on Frederica Road. waterslides you won’t soon forget.
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