Getting to the conference

Travel Information

Jekyll Island is located just off the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. A six-mile causeway separates Jekyll from the mainland and the city of Brunswick. 


One of many barrier islands on Georgia's coast, Jekyll is neighbored to the north by St. Simons Island and to the south by Cumberland Island. 


Numerous hotels cater to all budgets, with Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Savannah airports nearby. 

**There is no large-scale, reliable public transportation available on or to Jekyll Island. Conference participants may need to rent a vehicle or set up a ride-share.** 

Want to learn more about the beautiful Jekyll Island? Check out the Visitor Guide available here. 

Directions

By land

From I-95, take Exit 29 and follow the signs east on U.S. 17 for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto the Downing Musgrove Causeway (GA 520). Be sure to stop at the Jekyll Island Welcome Center, 4 miles on left. Cross onto Jekyll and through the Greeting Station (a Parking Fee is required), and you can begin your escape to Jekyll Island! 

By sea

Jekyll is located on the Intercoastal Waterway and is a convenient stop for boaters. The Jekyll Harbor Marina provides full-service facilities including gasoline and diesel fuel, showers, laundry, as well as pool and hot tub access. The historic Jekyll Wharf also offers dockage and fueling options. 

By air

Just a short 30-minute drive, Brunswick's Golden Isles Airport (BQK) is served by regular daily flights of Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA/Delta Connection) out of Atlanta (ATL). Rental cars and hotel shuttles are available. International airports in Savannah (SAV) and Jacksonville (JAX) are a short 60-minute drive from Jekyll Island. Both airports offer rental car and limousine services. Private pilots may use the Jekyll Island Airport (09J).

Conference parking

For attendees planning to bring their vehicle while visiting the Jekyll Island Convention Center, the main parking lot is located adjacent to the facility. 


Exhibitor parking is available in the Overflow Beach Village lot, which is located south of the Center. If exhibitors choose to park in the Center’s main parking lot, we respectfully ask they park towards the back of the lot for closer attendee access. 


Vehicles parked in marked Fires Lanes, or which obstruct access by Fire/Emergency Service, may be towed without notice and without liability to Licensor, at owner’s expense. 


No privately-owned vehicle parking in the Loading Dock area is permitted. 

Parking fee

Vehicle entry to Jekyll Island requires a valid parking pass which must be purchased at the Greeting Station upon arrival on the island. This pass gives you access to many of the island’s public outdoor areas, including picnic areas, beach parking and access points, playground, soccer complex, historic landmark district, fishing pier, bicycle and nature trails and more. 


The Parking Fee is charged per vehicle per day. Multi-day passes are available for your convenience, and an Annual Parking Decal is available. 


Bicycles and pedestrians can enter at no charge. 

Hotel options

Villas by the Sea

Point of contact: Ryan Merritt, (912) 635-2521

1175 N. Beachview Drive Jekyl Island, GA 31527

$159-279 USD/night

The Westin Jekyll Island

Point of contact: Myra Jacob, (912) 602-3368

110 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527

$239-289 USD/night

Holiday Inn

Point of contact: Dalton Ricker, (912) 635-2211

701 Beachview Drive N., Jekyll Island, GA 31527

$159 USD/night

Jekyll Island Club

Point of contact: Peggy Donkel, (912) 635-5191

371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

$249 USD/night

Courtyard

Point of contact: Kaytelin Goodbread, (912) 635-2416

178 S. Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

$219 USD/night

Residence Inn

Point of contact: Kaytelin Goodbread, (912) 635-2764

178 S. Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

$239 USD/night

Hotel alternatives

There are numerous alternatives to the area hotels, from home and apartment rentals to camping. Below is a subset of these. 

Airbnb has a range of options on and near the island. 

As does Vrbo

Want a more rustic place to stay? Here's an option

Love the outdoors? Consider camping at one of these sites