Where Is Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island is a barrier island on Georgia's coast – midway between Jacksonville, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia.

Why is Jekyll Island famous?

General James Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia and named Jekyll Island in honor of Sir Joseph Jekyll, his friend and financier from England. ... William Horton purchased a Great Copper Pot for the purpose of brewing beer on Jekyll Island, which became recognized as Georgia's first brewery.

Is Jekyll Island Expensive?

A vacation to Jekyll Island for one week usually costs around $874 for one person. So, a trip to Jekyll Island for two people costs around $1,748 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $3,496 in Jekyll Island. ... If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down.