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We decided last moment to go to Sapelo Island for our wedding anniversary, very helpful was Ms. Cornelia Bailey, in whose house we were staying. Worth of noting is that the person who are you staying with does a ferry reservation for you. Sapelo is just an hour and a half drive from Jacksonville. We took a ferry on Saturday morning from Meridian dock. Conelia's husband was waiting for us to pick us up. Place where we were staying at was a four or five bedroom house (every bedroom had it own bath) and it had a common living room and kitchen area. We were pretty lucky beacuse we were the only guests in the house. The life on the island seems really laid back, we really enjoyed our stay, it was so relaxing. We rented a golf cart from our hosts and cruise around the island (just the southern part is accessible for golf carts). We visited the lighthouse and the Nanny goat beach which was deserted. In the afternoon rained, so we had lunch, took a nap, and hang out on the porch with glass of wine:) The same day, later on, we checked out the mansion and we did the nature trial walk, which was my favorite.On Sunday we had kind of a late start, beacuse sleeping there was just amazing, it was so peaceful, no cars or busy streets around. We took a trip with a guide to the northern part of island, I am glad we did it, but it wasn't anything stunning. We saw old chocolate plantation, first baptist church and the shell ring, I was disappointed how forsaken this places were, beside the church. We saw some wildlife and I think I enjoyed this part the most. Before we left the island we went to the beach near to the camp site, you can't drive the golf cart there, so we walked. It took us around 45 minutes one way. The beach out there was amazing, very wide and very empty. If you decide to go to the island, consider that there is one store out there, and it sells beer, chips and ice-cream. I suggest bringing big bag of food:), sun screen and bug spray. There are no restaurants, just one bar next to the store, but it wasn't open:).
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Going to Sapelo was a great experience. It's well worth the cost and extremely interesting. There's a welcome center with information (hello to Stacey), gifts, and facilities where you purchase a ticket for the boat ride to the island. It's not something everyone does, so be prepared to brag about where you've been and what you've done. The estuaries are gorgeous, breathtaking in their own way, and season-changing. Wildlife is everywhere. The lighthouse is one that has been weather-worn, but gorgeous in it's own way. Make sure to bring sunscreen, cash, and be ready for anything. Wildlife? check. Adventure? check. Bathroom break and water afterwards? check. p.s. your best bet for a good time is going during the off season; Oct.-March. Just dress in layers so you can peel as needed.
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Enjoyed the private tour booked through our B&B with 2 island residents Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Banks. Gorgeous unspoiled beach. Nice, pretty ferry ride. Island was highly rated for birding but we saw few birds due to the crunch of people in vans and bus tours--too loud and noisy in groups for meaningful birding. RJ Reynolds mansion was cool.
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Christmas time is a great opportunity to visit Sapelo Island and to experience the Reynold's Mansion there. We were treated to a great tour done through local supporters of Sapelo and given a delicious luncheon. Included was an opportunity to walk this lovely barrier island and learn more of the local culture.
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Took a group of seniors (21) out to the island. The ferry ride is about 30 minutes. Bus tour superb. Had lunch at the Reynolds Mansion up in the circus room. Food great and service wonderful. Visited Hog Hammock Library where we had a presentation on the local community and climbed the lighthouse for a spectacular view. Everyone I dealt with from the initial contacts all the way through the experience were wonderful. This is a GEM in Georgia's crown of natural attractions. Just can't say enough about the hospitality and friendliness of everyone. This is a real winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We decided last minute to go to Sapelo Island to get some history of the island. After going to the Visitor's Center, we took the short ferry ride over to the island. The cost was $5.00 per person round trip. We did not do the state's island tour as we had booked with JR Grovner, an island resident. His tour was $25.00 per person. JR was born and raised on the island and his family has lived there eight generations back. We had lunch on the beach and spent over an hour there.You have to take your own lunch with you. There is Bay Leaf growing wild all over the island.
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My family booked a four hour tour of the island and we had a good time. We were able to see a number of attractions on the island and had a knowledgeable tour guide. The tours and tour schedules that are setup for the island are a little strange. A visitor can't see the whole island, except on certain days, you can't visit the Reynolds mansion except on certain days. I'm sure this is designed to have a person come back for several visits...i.e. making more money for the island. However, with this said, we are planning to return eventually for one of the magical days that an entire island tour is on.
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It was very nice with a walking trail and a large gift shop with a porch that had rocking chairs. We were there the day after Thanksgiving so the gift shop was closed, but just looking through the windows it looked as if there was lots of goodies to take home. We also missed the ferry, it ran at 8:30 that morning. But the walking trail was very nice.
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Enjoyed the tour through Sapelo arranged by the Northeast Florida Sierra Club. We were able to visit the north end of the island and see the Chocolate Plantation with a park naturalist. Also got a chance to climb to the top of the lighthouse and to see the island from that vantage point. We had lunch at the Reynold's Mansion and they were able to accomodate vegan's. It was a very interesting and informative tour from a naturalist and historical perspective. Really enjoyed the boat ride too. Definitely will go back again and spend more time exploring this special place.
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My best friend and I took this tour in Jan. 2009. The weather was breezy on the way over on an open ferry with that time of year...but I only needed a sweat shirt. We learned some interesting history in this 3 hour bus tour. We went by several points of interest and even stopped at the little market the tour guide was working triple duty. She rung us up lol. We stopped at the post office & mailed post cards to family and friends & she assisted again...lol. Went to the light house and beach which I enjoyed. We stopped at the mansion on the island. There are some 100 residents & a few children that catch the ferry to the main land for school & work. We learned a lot about the island. However, I thought the tour was Ok It was something to do but a bit long for me.