Coastal Encounters Nature Center

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities like biking in Jekyll Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Beach access, picnic pavilions, local festivals and a scenic network of bike trails make this waterfront park on Jekyll Island a family favorite.

Meet some of the patients receiving care at this turtle rehabilitation center and learn about these majestic marine creatures via informative displays.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Americana Beach during your trip to Jekyll Island? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

Discover Jekyll Island’s colonial history when you explore the crumbling ruins of a grand old home that formerly belonged to one of Fort Frederica’s military leaders.

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.