Real cool bait and tackle shop located at the Jekyll Island pier. They carry a wide variety of bait…read moretackle and accessories, especially those needed for fishing on the beach off of the pier and in the local area in general. They also have a couple of local fisherman either in or around the store or up on the pier that have been fishing in the area for years and can provide you with some general advice on bait to use and types of fish that are actually hitting in the area. Definitely would recommend starting here first if you are intending to do some serious fishing. They also have several picnic tables with barbecue grills and an outdoor bathroom that is really clean. They also have a beach area if the kids wanna hang out which also seems to serve as additional areas for shore fishing.

Located in Clam Creek Picnic Area, at the northernmost point of the island, Jekyll Fishing Center…read moreis a fairly priced store that is PACKED with merchandise! They have everything from souvenir Tees and shot glasses, to seashell wind chimes, to anything you need for fishing, to beachy home decor, and even some higher end outdoor supplies (relevant to the campground across the road from Clam Creek). Souvenir items the same as what is sold at Jekyll Market, were 20-30% cheaper at Jekyll Fishing Center. One family member bought some expensive outdoor gear and was very happy with the price. It wasn't anything needed, but the deal was too good to pass. Staff was really friendly and attentive. Vibe in the store is welcoming and unobtrusive. Will be back next trip!

This was by far our daughter's favorite adventure while visiting! :) she told everyone about what…read moreshe saw and what she did for the next three weeks! It happened three months ago and she still tells people about how fun it was to touch animals and learn about them!! Get tickets early cause they sell out fast!

Very knowledgeable tour guide. Made it fun for the kids and adults. Very interactive and also…read moreeducational.

Great product. I was looking for a popping cork that: had a sturdy center wire, metal beads, and…read moreweighted. This cork has all three, the beads are very loud and will get their attention. First time out with this cork caught my personal best Redfish. Great product, can't recommend enough.

The Thunder chicken is a cast-able popping cork, designed to cast in windier conditions and can be…read morethrown accurately. No longer are you forced to fish with a jig-head for a soft plastic bait to make a cast. You now have the options to fish unweighted, artificial or live bait at incredible distances from the boat without even any consideration of having to place any weight on the leader. The Thunder Chicken Popping Cork is the BEST fishing bobber/float you will ever buy! It is a necessary advantage of your competitors! You want to show your fellow anglers up-buy your Thunder Chicken today! Worlds best fishing tackle! EVER!!!

We came out to Jekyll Island to do as a outing for the day. The island is small, but we were…read morevisiting towards the end of the day, so it wasn't a bad visit we took the scenery road ended up on one side where the beach was and spent some time out there and had fun. We also went into a tiki hut type bar place and had some drinks and sat on the bar side, so you got to overlook the ocean overall it was a great time and we had fun.

Note: I created this local flavor listing specifically for the Old Bridge Fishing Pier on Jekyll…read moreIsland, but Yelp admin changed the title to just Jekyll Island so my attraction is now unsearchable & confusing with 2 other listings for the island as a whole, titled "Jekyll Island" (latter 2 are dupes of one another, which Yelp admin refuses to correct). It is one of many actions by Yelp designed to block users from accessing local info on this destination, which keeps Yelp users ignorant if they use Yelp instead of Google, who has it all! * * * * * * The former drawbridge access bridge onto Jekyll Island from its causeway was built in 1954, decommissioned in the early 1990s, and turned into a fishing pier once the metal drawbridge was removed. As a kid, I first visited the island via this bridge, just a couple years before it was decommissioned. At that time, toll to visit the island was $1/day, now it's $10/day. I have visited both sides of the pier. The causeway side is longer and fishermen there had some decent catches. This water is the river side of Jekyll Island, so it's briney, and you're liable to catch just about anything saltwater or freshwater in there! A family fishing was kind enough to let my child use their rod and within minutes caught a little fish (too small to keep). But we saw their cooler and they had a stockpile of a catch, including a huge trout, and on the ground was a ray they had caught, which they couldn't save to return to the water. A bald eagle nearby was perched ready to clean up the discarded seafood as soon as the fisherfolk left. I know from rangers that the eagles had two eaglets this year who are still in the nest, so the unused catch went to hungry birds. On the island side pier, I often see it used by cyclists hoping for a breeze and a view along their route, but it's not as long, so less useful for fishing. There is a large parking lot on the island side, which is pretty hidden from tourists, and a great parking anchor spot for daytrippers when the island is crowded. The causeway side has places to park alongside it, but no real designated parking lot. Its access road is where the GA state patrol sits in wait for speeders at night and pretty much all weekend. All in all this is a very cool spot for fishing, picture taking, sunset watching, birding, etc. my only negative was on the island side, there is a sidewalk at the very end, that raises the concrete up too high to be a safe height with the railing. This is super dangerous, and ought to be safeguarded somehow. Otherwise, a little-known spot for seasoned visitors!

Not too exciting,decent boat nice crew ,no snacks or water all we saw was a few dolphin fins …read more Wouldn't recommend

Enjoyed a scenic ride around the nearby waterways with the family. Entire evening was relaxing and…read morethe weather was great! Even got to see a ton of dolphins on the way back. We took some snacks and drinks and enjoyed it all as a family. It was a highlight of our trip, highly recommend. The boat was awesome to be on and amazing to be part of its story. Matt and team were flexible when we had to reschedule because of weather. So glad we did it.

We discovered this gem after we left Cumberland Island. We have stayed at a different local marina…read moreand decided to try someplace new. This marina is very small, very quiet and the staff is constantly working. The park-like setting is beautiful! The pool and hot tub are such a great addition! The two washers and two dryers are quite reasonably priced and usually available. There is a restaurant on site that serves quite good food. The only drawback is the 3 shower rooms-which are less than stellar. However one is under construction so I am guessing they are updating them one at a time. This marina is a welcome oasis.

We tried for 2 days to get a dock reservation. the lady insisted it could not be done without a…read moreDOCKWA account (it can, we got one 9 miles up the ICW at Morningstar) and the second day she suggested I anchor, and for a $20 fee we could dock the dinghy. I asked How is it that you can take $20 without a dockwa account, but not $200 to dock the entire boat? She hung up on me. Terrible customer service skills!

Great little spot! If you can find parking this is definitely a great place to spend the day at…read morethe beach! My family and I packed up all our beach gear and spent several hours here. Near the sandbar the water gets deep fast so if you have littles or inexperienced swimmers walk further down to set up. We went during low tide and we were able to pretty much walk all the way out to the middle of the ocean with the water at our knees in most parts. The wind was a little gusty the day we went so bring something to hold down the beach towels so they don't fly away while you're frolicking in the water! Lol! It was less crowded than the area we went the day before too! Such a fun place to enjoy the ocean and soak in the sunshine!!

It should be no surprise that this beach is located at the corner of 15th Street and the Atlantic…read moreOcean hence the name, it's at the end of a residential area on Saint Simon Island so the parking is somewhat limited. Honestly I've seen better beaches on the shores of a freshwater lake, but it is a beach so how bad can it be right? Well I absolutely love the ocean but a prerequisite of loving a beach for me is a short list, but these things that are important to me. If I stand in the ocean where the water barely reaches my ankle bone I want to be able to count my toes. As much as I love oysters, I'm not a fan of a beach that looks like an oyster bed on steroids. If the sand on the beach is the color of dirt because the dirt / sand ratio can be measured I don't want my toes in the water or my ass in the sand. Oh I don't mean to be so harsh, this is a beach I highly recommend for those of you visiting Florida, it's a great beach and I hope you enjoy your time here wink wink...

Beautiful place, locals were outstanding at helping you out if needed. Have fun! Pictures I took…read morewill be cherished forever.

Unlike Driftwood Beach, Oceanview is a lot more pristine and the beach continues for a long while…read more Flat, hardpacked sand are easy for walking or sitting. The beach has a large parking lot that even includes EV charging stations as well as a building with restrooms, bike racks, and picnic shelters with grills. The park is well built up and ready to host lots of people. Paved parking, handicapped ramps, trash cans and even showers to get the sand off your kids before you load them back up into the car. It is located on the east side of the island and as it says in the name, it has a view of the ocean. There are no barrier islands beyond here - it's direct exposure to the Atlantic and it's beautiful. Expect strong winds and be aware of riptides. Access to the island isn't free - you need to pay an $8 "parking fee" at the bridge. [Review 19341 overall - 579 in Georgia - 311 of 2023.]