I found a couple years ago, but I didn't have the map from the visitor center! Today I managed to…read morecatch the visitor center open, the map helped with the hunt! I walked to several (the map doesn't feel to scale) & walked back to others that weren't listed in the blown up section, and yet- they were so close! A few you need to drive to (realistically). I didn't see them all, but now I really want to go back and explore more! If it didn't storm, with tornado threats... lol, I wouldn't hinted them all down! John went and found ice cream while I roamed. The temps dropped 15 degrees in less than an hour! I went from sweater to coat & I'm grateful i always keep layers in the car! Plus, the rain coat came in handy too. Chase the magic, embrace the art and beauty of these trees.

Eleven tree spirits to find and what a wonderful time. I encourage all to grab your map at the…read morevisitor center and head out. Five are within walking distance. We found all eleven. (The pictures with the clues on map were helpful vs the actually map.) Have fun!

It's a beautiful strip to walk through. It's not incredibly long and be mindful that it's along the…read moreentrance to a resort so don't go through the check in gate where the guy is, it would be on the drive up to that on your left. You will be able to drive around it and park on the side of the road to walk it if desired :)

This is a nice 1/2 mile walk through some pretty old southern oak trees. It's worth the stop to get…read moreout & just take a short stroll through the trees.

We stopped here to get ice cream when we were out and about one evening after dinner. It's a cute…read morespot with fudge and lots of different ice cream flavors. The ice cream was good and the staff were super great. They have the long line method down to a science. It's a good spot to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!

A sweet shop on the main street in the village . They have…read moreall kinds of candy, ice cream, fudge and merchandise. I couldn't resist the praline and it was really good. The young lady who helped me was very friendly even though she had quite a crowd and was by herself at the time. I will be back!

Absolutely gorgeous island! Tons of shops and restaurants. Understandably crowded. There were a few…read moreshops that didn't feel super welcoming (looking at you 'I hate liberals') but we enjoyed the beautiful weather and the breeze. The lighthouse is a workout but worth the views. We saw dolphins swimming and were able to view the entire island. The attached museum was also very interesting.

Amazingly outgoing staff who ensured my family enjoyed our short weekend on Saint Simons Island by…read morerecommending family-friendly adventures and restaurants! The retail shop has a great assortment of local gifts too; everything from puzzles to ornaments to local photography and artwork.

This sculpture of a whale with her calf is located just outside the fun zone pool in Neptune Park…read more It is very clearly labeled not to be climbed on but some boy decided he needed to show off to his buddies. Fortunately, he managed not to fall off and hurt humself. The large concrete artwork is a North Atlantic Right Whale and the plaque nearby indicates that in February 1984, an expedition from St. Simons Island discovered a calving ground nearby. The caption indicates that the sculpture was installed in 1995. Check it out. [Review 15741 overall - 423 in Georgia - 1245 of 2021.]

Love it. Just love it. This is a place I can see as a getaway repeatedly, as there's so many…read moredifferent ways to experience a vacation here. The nature scenery is breathtaking. The wildlife is overall captivating (mosquitoes can be a nuisance depending on when you go). There is an overpriced market and a disappointingly stocked gas station convenience store. You probably want to bring some kind of water filtration or cases of bottled water, as the water from the tap can be rather sulfuric, and that's evident in the water they serve fountain style at restaurants too (my wife could even taste it in her Diet Coke!). All that aside, you can load up at Buc-ee's before you come, as it's on the way, and you can enjoy taking it easy, going for walks...we once found an armadillo on the side of the road! It is touristy and expensive, unless you camp and pack your own food, but the nature and variety of beaches here is compelling! Maybe you'll even spot a turtle? I haven't seen one outside of the sanctuary yet, but I almost might be here at the wrong time of year for it. Will almost certainly be back!

We adored our time here! Drift wood beach was so unique and beautiful. I saw a family ride horses…read morethrough it and if we come back I'm going to figure out how to get to do that! Haha. The seemingly endless sidewalk to circle the island or become immersed in the forest or stroll by the historic district were enchanting! We were lucky enough to see the turtle sanctuary, see some surgery being performed, and even the release of some turtles back to the ocean! It was a special stay and we truly would love to come back.

The abandoned Jekyll Island Amphitheater was our last stop before leaving Jekyll over the weekend…read more We got there around 2ish, and there was one other pair exploring the area. To echo the previous review, this place feels so eerie. I've been to several abandoned or run down places in several different countries, in fact, my husband and I purposely seek these out! This one was one of the most creepy ones. It wasn't the fact that there was graffiti or that we went the back way up the hill, dropping us at the top of the stand, it was the energy. It was deeply unsettling. I agree, this is not kid friendly. But if you're into things that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand tall, this place is it.

I'd never have known about the Amphitheater if I hadn't taken my son to the Fire House and talked…read morewith the firefighters about the island. It's right near the fire house, but you'd never have a clue if you didn't get directions to head up the unmarked sandy road into a canopy of trees near the greenhouse nursery store. From there, you see where parking used to be, and the path to the theater is apparent. There are a bunch of azaleas in this wooded area, which were beginning to bloom in early March when I was there. It seemed like a network of a few paths around the area, but I dared not get lost, and headed straight to the theater. It's a bit spooky. I didn't know what I was sensing, animals, lurking humans, or supernatural (or all three). It's not a long walk, but a bit of a walk to the actual amphitheater, past an old ticket stand, and up a hill to the aluminum bleachers. This is NOT child friendly, and may even be a little unsafe. Metal is rusting and falling apart. Spraypaint graffiti decorates a few spots, which is random on Jekyll Island. It looks more like rebel teen artist than any real street cred tags. It was definitely artistic and interesting to me. I wanted to sit a while, but it wasn't safe for my son. There is a body of water behind the stage, and more wooded area. There's a projection/sound booth at the top of the theater. When I first arrived, the door to it was open, a few minutes later it was fully closed. There was no wind. It was VERY weird. I got the heck outta there. Jekyllisland.com actually invites visitors to explore the amphitheater, and has this to say about the place: "The amphitheater, which once hosted Valdosta State University theater performances, among others, closed in 2005. Revitalization of the amphitheater is on the Jekyll Island Authority's planning horizon. Driving north on Stable Road, turn right on the dirt road just past the firehouse, then keep to the right to find a green archway. From there it's a short hike to the amphitheater and pond."

Great dinner spot!! Brussels (small size) were perfect for a 2 people appetizer. Ravioli was sooo…read moregood. Summer sangria was also delicious. Friendly service & home-y atmosphere. Hope to return when I'm back in town!

Heard so much about this place for good Italian and I was hoping it would be a hit. We enjoyed Agio…read morein the past which is same owner and figured it would be nice. We started with a couple glasses of wine and a large order of mussels. The mussels were a nice portion and very tasty with nice crostini. Off to a good start. We then split a Garden Salad which again was nice. Entree choice on the menu was limited but diverse enough. My wife ordered the Tramici Piccata with shrimp and I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese. Both dishes were hot and fresh but to be honest the Piccata was really bland and basically Angel hair pasta with butter. I expected a tasty zesty sauce that would make it worth eating. Again the other ingredients were fine just underwhelming. The Bolognese was light on sauce and meat and not enough to flavor the pasta. I didn't get the rich flavor I expected. Again, both entrees were pretty much a disappointment. I wanted to like this place so much but not sure we'll give it another shot. it's possible but I'd definitely order differently if we return for sure.

Racist to Melenated Indigenous Americans. The issue I have is it depends on your background/culture…read moreand if you know people. I know nobody out here. When I connect with people, minority or not; they are rude. I also was called the n word, Nov 2024 first day I arrived in Brunswick, GA. A lot of sun down town personas in Brunswick, GA, be careful please. If you exp racism out here, other minorities won't care and will even cosign the racism. The minorities are cliche and only fool with people they know or go way back with, no new friends. I am also disabled and they are evil to disabled minorities down here. Will be moving in Jan can't take it here anymore. Only pro is the beautiful palm trees: which helps my ptsd, anxiety, and depression.

I'm from Brunswick Ga. A small town a lot of people probably never heard of. It's about 1hr and 45…read moremin from Savannah Ga and about 4 1/2 hrs from Atlanta Ga. Our small city is lucky enough to have two tourist attractions Jekyll Island and St Simons island they both have hosts and hosts of great restaurants and shops not to mention the hotels and scenic views of the beaches, beautiful moss hanging from old oak trees, beautiful ocean life, bridges, peers etc. yeah I grew up in the small town of Brunswick Ga. I went to Glynn Academy High School and frequented the Weenie Wee Wagon a little shack with Amazing food I highly recommend if you ever visit Brunswick Ga to try this place and order the Pork chop sandwich it looks ugly but it tastes beautiful lol. I loved going to Jekyll Island to the Summer Waves water park with my family and walking on the Jekyll island beach ahhh the memories :) I remember waking up early in the summer time on Saturday morning and we all piled up in the van with mom and dad and went to(I know this sounds funny but) The Massengale Beach on St Simons Island and had a blast all day long man the memories are really starting to flow now thinking about my dads famous bbq's on that beach. The laughter and enjoying family. I miss my home town but I don't want to move back I'm to use to Houston Tx now lol. But we will defiantly buy a home or have one built there as a nice vacation home. So if you ever go to Brunswick Ga these are the places I recommend going too. I hope this review was helpful have a great day.:)

Ordered pick-up from this local pizzeria located in a roadside shopping center on St Simons island…read more They do not offer delivery so I had to pick it up and it was close to my hotel. I placed a pick-up order for a large 16 inch sausage pizza and an order of 12 mild buffalo wings. The employee on the phone said it would be about 45 minutes and upon arriving, I noted that the business did a brisk sit down and carry-out service on a Friday night. The business has a walk up window to pick up carry out orders bc the interior is small but if the person who is working the window/ counter/ cash register is busy/ distracted it can take a few to get their attention. The young lady who took my order advised that my order should be up soon and I ended up waiting closer to an hour. When I got my food, everything was well packaged and prepared. They also gave me plates for my hotel room. Upon getting the food to our room, my wife and I dug in. The pizza was thin and crispy with sliced sausage and a nice pizza sauce that had a great flavor. The wings were crispy and well sauced. Their ranch is thick, flavorful and perfect for dipping wings in. I am pretty sure the ranch is house made. So glad we asked for extra ranch. We had enough for left over the next day and the food was just as good cold the next day. Good option for a pickup to go meal after a long day.

Was dying for pizza and Sal's was pretty close by. Ordered the Greek salad, a couple glasses of…read morewine and a pizza with anchovies and pepperoni. The staff was friendly and our order came out pretty quick. The salad was fine, nothing special, but fresh. The pizza was just right. I'm pretty picky and thought it was a decent pie. I would definitely go back and try some other items.