Just a short walk from Georgia's Jekyll Island Campground stretched the Villas By The Sea Resort and Clam Creek Picnic Area, Driftwood Beach is a place of mesmerizing beauty; it is a tree graveyard with miles of incredibly shaped dead trees and fallen branches that have been whipped and bleached by the winds and tides. The beach is a great place for an introspective stroll, and it is a photographers' dream, as it is secluded and often empty.
It also serves as a fantastic background for wedding photos, so do not be surprised if you see a few well-dressed people walking through the sand. The sunsets from Driftwood Beach are spectacular. Erosion of the north end of the island due to development over the last hundred years is what caused the extensive death of the trees. Most of the them have been cut for construction, and land was cleared for the building of golf courses, leaving the rest of the vegetation with no protection from nature's power.
Get Ready to Go!
- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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