Jekyll Island · Historic
Jekyll Island Club Resort
The 1887 winter retreat of America’s richest families, now a resort.
Official details for Jekyll Island Club ResortGeorgia · Couples · Two nights
Golden Isles
Live oaks, marshes and three barrier islands.
Georgia’s Golden Isles are a quieter, older-feeling coast, with live oaks draped in Spanish moss and wide salt marshes. Land right on St. Simons Island, bike to the 1872 lighthouse, walk Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, stay at the Gilded Age Jekyll Island Club or the Cloister at Sea Island and eat shrimp fresh from the boats.
Island airportHistoric resortsBeaches & marshes
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KSSI
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~196 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~1 hr 33 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car or bikes
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land on the island.
KSSI, McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport, is a non-towered field on the island, a few minutes from the village, the pier and the lighthouse.
The FBO
Velocity FBO St. Simons Island
912-638-8617115 Terminal Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
The FBO lists daily hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Confirm fees, cars and parking. No live fuel price is shown.
A short flight of about 200 nm. Summer brings afternoon storms, and hurricane season runs June to November.
02 / Where to stay
A Gilded Age club or an island classic.
Rates and availability need travel dates.
Sea Island · Luxury
The Cloister at Sea Island
A Forbes Five-Star resort with a spa, golf and a private beach.
Official details for The Cloister at Sea IslandSt. Simons · Oceanfront
The King and Prince
A 1935 beachfront resort on St. Simons.
Official details for The King and Prince03 / Where to eat
Shrimp, barbecue and island dinners.
Reserve weekend dinners.
Saturday dinner · Fine dining
Halyards
A long-time St. Simons favorite for seafood and steaks.
Official details for HalyardsFriday dinner · Seafood
Georgia Sea Grill
Fresh local seafood in the village.
Official details for Georgia Sea GrillLunch · Barbecue
Southern Soul Barbeque
Celebrated barbecue in a converted gas station.
Official details for Southern Soul Barbeque04 / Things to do
Lighthouses, oaks and Driftwood Beach.
Easy days by bike and beach.
Optional / Spa & relaxation
The spa at Sea Island · Time for two
Sea Island’s spa offers couples treatments near the beach.
Booking: Ask about couples treatments, access for non-guests, current pricing and cancellation policy. No prices are shown here, and no appointment has been booked.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
Spring & fall
Best seasons
Warm days, cool evenings and fewer crowds.
May–October
Sea turtle season
Turtles nest on the beaches; follow lighting rules.
Turtle Center for Sea turtle seasonNovember
RSM Classic
A PGA Tour event at Sea Island.
RSM Classic for RSM ClassicConcerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample weekend: bikes, beaches and a Gilded Age club. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at KSSI mid-morning.
- Midday
Bike to the lighthouse and lunch in the village.
- Afternoon
The beach, then back to the FBO.
DAY 1
Arrive & the village
- Arrival
Land at KSSI, subject to weather and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Bike to the pier and lighthouse.
- Evening
Dinner at Georgia Sea Grill.
DAY 2
Jekyll Island
- Morning
Driftwood Beach at sunrise.
- Afternoon
The historic district and the Turtle Center.
- Evening
Dinner at Halyards.
DAY 3
History & home
- Morning
Fort Frederica.
- Before leaving
Barbecue at Southern Soul.
- Fly home
A short flight; leave before afternoon storms.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
Driftwood Beach on Jekyll.
- Afternoon
The Jekyll Island Club and Turtle Center.
- Evening
Sunset over the marsh.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging first, then dinners.
Getting around
Rent bikes on St. Simons; a car for Jekyll.
Jekyll Island
A daily parking fee applies to cars entering the island.
Hurricane season
June through November. Keep plans flexible.
Reviewed · Destination 79
Reviewed November 4, 2026.
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