St. Andrew’s Beach
If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, St. Andrews Beach on Jekyll Island may be the perfect place. The beach at St. Andrews is a quiet place perfect for relaxing in the sun, enjoying a picnic or fishing on the pier. With the scenic views and impressive wildlife such as dolphins, crabs, shorebirds and deer, St. Andrews offers unmatched natural beauty. This is the only beach on Jekyll Island that offers a view of the sunset.
Activities at St. Andrew’s
Beach Walks
St. Andrews Beach is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and watch for wildlife. Go for a nice beach walk and enjoy the sights and sounds of our state park, from wildlife to natural beauty. Guests can also spot pelicans, sandpipers and maybe even a deer from the nearby forest. Remember to stay out of the dunes and not to disturb the wildlife.
Seashell Hunting
Head to this beach for great shell hunting. Be careful where you step, as thousands of shells can be in one area. Be sure to only pick up empty shells and dead sand dollars.
Beach Picnics
Enjoy a picnic lunch while at the beach in the dedicated picnic area with tables and grills provided by park officials. You can come with your family or friends and bring your own food and drinks to enjoy a picnic among the oak trees.
Wildlife Viewing
The two-story wildlife viewing platform at St. Andrews Beach Park is a must for nature lovers. Spy birds flying overhead or dolphins playing below in the water.
Wanderer Memory Trail
The Wanderer Memory Trail was created to commemorate America’s last known slave ship, the Wanderer, which came ashore illegally in 1858 with more than 500 enslaved Africans.
Guests can learn the story of Umwalla, an African boy who was aboard the Wanderer, told through exhibits along this memory trail. The Wanderer Memory Trail has received a UNESCO Slave Route Project “Site of Memory” designation for the Middle Passage arrival on Jekyll Island.