This was the first time I went to the event and our first trip to Jekyll Island. Less than 1.5 hr…read moredrive from JAX, this was an easy day trip. Festival admission is free, but there is a daily parking fee for the island, which was $15 on the day of the festival, $5 more than on a non-event day. The festival is held in their historic district. The roads are blocked off. I love that it's set up this way. It's way less chaotic, and visitors don't have to deal with trying to avoid both vehicles and crowds. Vistors staying off-island can park at designated spots at the airport and take the shuttle to the festival. We brought our bikes and parked our vehicle at Great Dunes Beach, which was less than a two miles bike ride to the festival. The festival was incredibly well organized and clean. There was a hand washing station and both porta potties and restrooms are located throughout the festival. There were ample tables and chairs set up. Lots of shaded areas. If you wanted to eat picnic style, bring a blanket. There was plenty of lawn space. Lots of food vendors and other options even if you're not a shrimp and grits fan. We were there on a Sat between 11 am - 3 pm. It's less busy in the morning, but the vendors we visited were very efficient, so even if the lines were long, they moved quickly. We thought the food prices were reasonable for the portions. For beverages, you should walk around first since a can of pop/water can range from $2-$5. Same with the beer. There were two main places selling beer for $7/ticket. But if you want a Budlight, you can get one at the Snack Shop of $4. There are live music, tons of festival merchandise, and local crafts & food for purchase from the Artist Market vendors. There are also permanent shops such as Cotton & Copper & Doc's Snack Shop located on the festival grounds. If you've never been, it's definitely worth checking out and not too bad of a drive from JAX.

Once a year for 3 days Jekyll Island has their Shrimp and Grits Festival! Artist, food/alcohol…read morevendors, non-profit and tourism information set up along the inter-coastal. There are bands set up in 3 locations and they estimate 45,000 people come. It cost $12 to drive on the island and then parking is just a school bus ride away from a parking lot. We brought our bikes so we found parking and biked in; our preferred mode. We bought shrimp/grits from Jekyll Island Club resort, said to be best of show for $12 but they had all kinds of food-pizza, burgers, hotdogs, Latin Fusion, ice cream, cookies, funnel cakes etc. we then biked down to beach and saw some cool kites.. Something good they have done here is build a large walking/biking path at the ocean to get people out and about!

This is a really fun festival that is held annually near Brunswick, GA. It's held in a beautiful…read morelocation overlooking the water and has great food. The event with a klezmer band and Jewish wedding is free. For a price you can have Jewish foods such as matzoh ball soup, latkes, kugel, blintzes, and kosher hot dogs. You can also purchase t-shirts and judaica.

Fun place with live Music and fresh appetizers…read more It's a bar with a vibe and dinner foods

Saturday afternoon- group of 5. Place was busy but found a table no issue…read more Here is what we liked: * The appetizers were good. Had the loaded blue cheese fries. Loved the sauce. * Wings were solid good. * Service was nice, like genuinely nice. *The pickle chips had a perfect crisp to them * decent selection of beers and cocktails What could of been better: * The fries could have been crisp. A little soggy or limp. But they were good. Just had a fun visit and enjoyed the place. Will come back.

Beautiful place! Plenty of delicious food choices. The beach is great with nice hard packed sand…read moreperfect for bike riding. Be aware when the tide comes in it comes WAY up. Be prepared to re-locate your chair! And like any beach.. the winds can be strong and sustained. No major store chains... no Alvin's Island.. There's more independent businesses which gives a nice variety. Love the architecture of all the homes. We spent an entire afternoon just driving around. The trees have all the moss hanging. Pricing for lodging and food are typical vacation escalated. Wouldn't mind staying permanently some day.

St Simon's has lots of shopping , dining, walkable , family friendly, a nice pier for fishing ,…read morelighthouse tours, museum tours, we have walked everywhere. It's been so nice peaceful and relaxing. They have hand dipped ice cream

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!

Jekyll island is nice the bike riding and history was my favorite part of the trip. I got food…read morepoisoning at Wee's pub and because of that I had an eating disorder and hated the trip. Do not eat there. I recommend bike riding! I don't want to go back to Jekyll Island and hate even talking about it. But if you plan on going I think you will have a great time!

The Lodge is the most private hotel option in Sea Island. The Cloister is the largest property and…read moreif you are looking for quiet and reserved, The Lodge is the place. It is a 5 star hotel and has under 50 rooms (43 to be exact). The lobby is gorgeous with dark wooden fixtures, carpets and comfortable couches. We were there in December and the Christmas trees were decorated beautifully. As soon as you arrive at The Lodge, you are welcomed by name and escorted to your room by a butler. I loved the European feel of the Lodge and each room was made to look like a room in a European castle. The artwork reminded me of Belgium and so did the heavy wood. The intent was to look like an English manor, even though it was actually built early in the 20th century. As you enter your room, your have a walk in area with wet bar, Nespresso machine, ironing board that pulls down from the closet and closet area. The bathroom is then also off of the main entryway and has dual sinks, classic metal handles and a pedestol tub. The shower was a huge walk-in shower made of marble and the handles reminded me of something from London in the early 1900's. The toiletries are by Milton Brown. As you then step into your bedoom, the Lodge will cleverly put on the Golf channel during turn-down service at night. Cookies are also part of the nightly service. The bed was very comfortable and I really enjoyed the patio with chairs that overlooked the water. It was all very peaceful and serene. The sitting area in the room was also nice and there was a big desk to work. The ceilings are made of wooden beams and add elevation to the room. I did feel like I was staying in another country and truly loved my stay. Each night around 5pm, a bagpiper marches up the field in front of the patio of the Lodge. You can sit on an Adirondack chair and listen and have an evening cocktail as the sun sets. Dining: There is the Oak Room which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Colt and Alison is the high end steakhouse serving dinner with a view of the golf greens. We had a fantastic meal here and Chef Danny is very talented. We also enjoyed breakfast and lunch in the Oak Room. Another interesting tidbit I learned is that you can take one of the BMW 750 series that is parked in the front of the Lodge and drive it over to the Cloister and other part of the hotel. The goal is to get you to test drive and this has turned out to be very profitable for this BMW dealer. I did not get a chance to make it to the Cloister and would like to go next time. The staff was amazing and the service everywhere was excellent. There is also a little gift pro shop with golf wear, souvenirs and high end sunglasses and apparel for sale. I highly recommend this resort for a quiet getaway and Southern hospitality.

This review is about the restaurant, Colt & Alison. Very upscale, overlooking the ocean and golf…read morecourse. Interior reminds you of the old days. Food is fantastic. People are extremely nice. Pricey, like all places here but worth it. The meats melt in your mouth. They also have 46 rooms at which you can stay. You can sit and have drinks by the ocean. Can you ask for anything better. Frank G

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.

You have to give 5 stars for the FLASHBACK CINEMA!! Although, everything else is pretty great for a…read moresmall theater. I've seen so many older movies here. From Top Gun to My Fair Lady, I truly enjoy these movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. The prices are fairly reasonable and better if you're a VIP member. The theaters are always clean and never packed with people. They parking lot is shared with a couple great restaurants so dinner and a movie is a convenient date night. They have the best employees. Local kids and one named Joseph has been the best. He's knowledgeable and really helpful. Overall, my theater of choice. St. Simons is a busy island but the theater is a chill place to go when you've had enough of the beach for the day.

Nice place to see a movie. Was surprised the theater we were in didn't have powerful surround sound…read moreexperience but on the positive front we walked out of there not worn out. Nice staff and clean place. Well worth the money and commitment to sit in a theater while on vacation

I bought a lovely sterling silver sand dollar necklace and earring set from this store while…read morevacationing in SSI. Mine was created from a mold of a real sand dollar - so cool! The set was just $64 - not bad for quality silver. There are a wide variety of options to choose from, including both sterling and non-sterling necklaces, rings, and earrings. They also have some home decor for sale. The owner of the store was just lovely, and helped me pick out the perfect set. Highly recommended!

While walking the shopping district, we popped into this little gem of a shop and were really…read morepleased with what we saw. The store has many beautiful wall hangings, bronze statuary and cute signs. But they also have some absolutely GORGEOUS pieces of jewelery, especially artisan earrings. Not a single pair was alike, but every one of them was stunning. She also carries sterling silver necklaces, charms and rings. The shop is personable, warm and friendly and I'd come back every time I'm in town.

Had a decent massage here for a fair price. Bernie has a good professional vibe. Was thorough in…read morea very clean office. Even his hands smelled like soap. Massage room is big enough to not feel claustrophobic.