Discover Glynn
21 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
National Historic Landmark District
A 240-acre historic site with 34 structures, offering a blend of architectural and landscape photography opportunities.
St. Simons Lighthouse
A historic landmark offering stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscape from its top. The lighthouse itself is a photogenic subject with a classic white structure.
Jekyll Island Historic District
A 240-acre site with 34 historic structures, offering a glimpse into Jekyll Island’s Gilded Age past. Beautiful architecture and serene surroundings make it perfect for capturing historic charm.
Jekyll Island Club
A historic site with elegant architecture and gardens, perfect for capturing the island's charm.
Crane Cottage
Features Italian Renaissance-style architecture and beautifully manicured gardens, ideal for elegant photography.
Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island
Driftwood Beach is famed for its dramatic, skeletal remains of ancient live oaks and pines that have been sculpted by wind and tide. The eerie, surreal landscape is ideal for creative landscape and portrait photography, especially at sunrise or sunset when the light rakes across the driftwood skeletons.
Villa Marianna
A stylish cottage with a blend of Spanish Eclectic and Italian Renaissance styles, perfect for capturing architectural beauty.
Horton House
One of the oldest tabby buildings in Georgia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers a unique blend of history and architecture.
DuBignon Cottage
A historic home with unique architectural features, great for capturing the island's historical essence.
Little St. Simons Island
This privately owned barrier island is accessible only by boat and offers unspoiled beaches, maritime forests, and abundant birdlife. The island’s lodge and outbuildings provide architectural interest amid the wilderness. Photography is invitation-only, making it exclusive and pristine.
Faith Chapel
A charming chapel with beautiful stained glass windows, ideal for capturing architectural and spiritual photography.
Moss Cottage
One of the historic cottages within the Jekyll Island Historic District, offering architectural details and a glimpse into the past.
Jekyll Wharf
A bustling wharf offering opportunities for street and wildlife photography.
Fort Frederica National Monument
A historic site offering insights into colonial history, with remnants of the fort and surrounding marshlands providing a unique landscape.
Beach Village Mural
An interactive mural featuring Jekyll Island experiences and wildlife, great for vibrant and playful photography.
Satilla River Marshes
The vast tidal marshes along the Satilla River provide a classic Lowcountry landscape, with winding creeks, grassy plains, and abundant wildlife. The marshes are best photographed from small boat, kayak, or elevated boardwalks, offering opportunities for waterscapes, wildlife, and aerial-style compositions.
Blythe Island Regional Park & Campground
Offers scenic views of the marsh and surrounding wetlands, ideal for landscape and wildlife photography.
Bike Paths
Twenty-four miles of paths perfect for capturing outdoor activities and scenic landscapes.
Jekyll Island Entry Fountains
A scenic spot with fountains and palm trees, perfect for capturing the island's entry point.
Sheldon Park
A scenic park with waterfront views, suitable for capturing natural landscapes and sunsets.
Earth Day Nature Trail
A nature trail perfect for capturing wildlife and nature photography with its diverse flora and fauna.