Great Dunes Beach Park, Jekyll Island
Located on Jekyll Island, a barrier island connected to Georgia’s mainland by a causeway—Great Dunes Beach Park is the perfect destination for active families. With ample parking, the 20-acre, pet-friendly park offers an ADA-accessible public beachfront, plus an activity deck, playgrounds, bocce ball and volleyball courts, restrooms, and showers. Covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills offer a shady spot for gathering after lounging or swimming.
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After playing in the sand, play one of two 18-hole courses—one for beginners, and one for more advanced players—at Jekyll Island Mini Golf or rent a segway or bicycle to explore the area’s more than 20 miles of flat, paved pathways. After a day of adventures, the whole family will enjoy dinner at Sunrise Grill, a casual, all-day eatery serving fresh seafood platters, burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast plates.
Pro Tip: Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, the state’s only rehabilitation center for the endangered animals that make their home on the island.