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Driftwood Beach

Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
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Tampa, Florida
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83 reviews 83 reviews
28 attraction reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Although the big sand dunes of the southern beaches and the facilities of the middle beaches get the traffic, Driftwood Beach at the northern tip of Jekyll Island is unique. It is a good drive and walk to get onto the beach.

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Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This is truly a 'do not miss'......it is indescribable.....just know that you have to see it to believe it!!

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Johnson City, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The woods and trees make this the most beautiful part of the island. Lots of shells on that side and it is cooler. If you go right itme of the year you will see black crabs on trees.

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Meriden, NH
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This is a place of fantastical shapes and patterns. If you like that sort of thing and it is absolutely at its best at low tide. Since it doesn't have to involve the whole day, it can fit into most schedules making it a very doable change of pace. I think it is well worth the trip, and is especially... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

I really enjoy this beach. We went 3 times and it had a different look and feel each and every time. Love the driftwood and the colors in the sand from the waters. It's pretty stunning, actually.

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Warner Robins, Georgia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This is really a fun beach to explore! There are lots of shells and it is very scenic. Watch out for the slippery black mud, my mom fell and hurt her knee on it. I slipped and almost fell twice trying to get out of it. So other than that, great beach!

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Vejle, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Don't miss this part of Jekyll Island. You will find an easy access shortly after Villas by the sea, where the will be no more than 100 meters to the beach, you will find plenty of photo possibilities.

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Florida
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15 attraction reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Short distance from most hotels and a clean beach with huge pieces of driftwood to be photographed from every angle.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Spent the morning at Driftwood Beach. It was our first trip there and we loved it! So unique and beautiful. Not only was the driftwood lovely but we were delighted with all the conch shells, crabs, horseshoe crabs and other wildlife. Wonderful for a long relaxing stroll!

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Travelers Rest, South Carolina
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We have been to Jekyll Island a number of times and always remember the walks along the beach as the highlight of our trips. The cleanliness of the beach and the added interest of the driftwood enhances the experience.

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