When young Katie finished breakfast on her birthday during the Smith family's last visit, the staff surprised her with strawberries and cream. You love seein' it when you get here. You hate leavin' it when you go. The state limits development of Jekyll Island, lending its 11 square miles a quieter, less-crowded feel than some of its neighbors on Georgia's Gold Coast. Guests at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel enjoy a private beach, a short drive up the road by hotel shuttle.
Bicycle paths meander through the historic district and around the island.
Cyclists can pedal along the salt marsh, beaches and a maritime forest. The hotel also offers multi-day packages with discounted rates and, including a Romantic Getaway package, Birdie Golf and a Summer Family Getaway.