We have been visiting Joie Island since our kids were under 5 (oldest is about to be 21). We enjoy walking around, watching the tide, looking for critters, watching storms roll in; there is a little playground for kids under 12...though mine still like to...More

This is a good small nature park with a small beach area on the bay. You can walk, drive, or boat to this location.

Delightfully tucked inside Sandestin Golf and Spa Resort... Fantastic place to take children... We have enjoyed many picnics, kite flying events, paper plane contests, and croquet games on Jolee Island... Nice pirate oriented playground for children... Small beaches along several Island paths... Excellent for a...More

Parked in the ample sandy parking area and walked across the wooden bridge to the Island. We saw several birds including a Hawk and Osprey and viewed a large Osprey Nest on the Island. We also saw some butterflies and a brown bunny rabbit while...More

I would not have visited here if we were staying anywhere other than Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. It would have been out of the way. We stopped here to have a look around after wandering around Baytowne Wharf. If it's a hot, sunny day,...More

Unless you are staying at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, there isn't any reason to go out of your way to go here. There's nothing to see , it's just a super tiny island with a small playground. So much else to see and do...More

A great place to breathe deep and unwind, Jolee Island has wonderful trails for hiking and exploring. It's a great place for all ages and in my opinion safe for even smaller children. If you prefer to be less active, find a bench at the...More