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Jekyll Island weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
59°F 15°C
43°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Jan
59°F 15°C
40°F 4°C
1 in 4 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
66°F 18°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 6 cm
Apr
72°F 22°C
57°F 13°C
1 in 3 cm
May
79°F 26°C
65°F 18°C
1 in 3 cm

Extended Forecast
Thursday
Dec 24
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
58°F 14°C
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
70°F 21°C
Lo:
49°F 9°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • Resident population: 39,408 (est.)
  • Major features: The Boardwalk, casinos, beaches
  • 7,092 TripAdvisor reviews of 72 accommodations, 39 attractions and 281 restaurants
It's the East Coast's answer to Las Vegas. Atlantic City's casinos draw tourists by the car- and bus-load, but even if your main objective is to play some blackjack, you'll want to save time for sightseeing.
Best fare found from Honolulu to Jacksonville: $579

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Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island
Attraction type: Nature center
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Summer Waves Water Park, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island

In addition to several water slides for the thrill-seeking older kids, Summer Waves, has a great kiddie area with 2 slides for them. The lazy river is AWESOME, and the wave pool that was broken last...

Attraction type: Water park
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Jekyll Island Tours and Charters, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island

The best way to experience Coastal Georgia is by sea. We offer a family-oriented 90-minute tour, narrated by our personable captains, which departs from the Historic Jekyll Island Wharf Marina. Our boats are fully sun-covered with bathrooms on board.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Jekyll Island Golf Club, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island

A popular club among local golfers.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Tidelands Nature Center, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island

Told by locals that the kids had to see it.   It was very affordable $2/person, small children free.  It was a small center with live reptiles, a nurse shark, touch tanks and some hands on exhibits.  

Attraction type: Educational site; Nature center
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Jekyll Island Museum Visitor Center, Jekyll Island
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 7 attractions in Jekyll Island
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Indian Mound, Jekyll Island

Highly recommended golf course on Jekyll Island.

Attraction type: Golf course
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