One tank trip: Family fun at the beach in Georgia's Golden Isles

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One tank trip: Family fun at the beach in Georgia's Golden Isles

Jekyll and St. Simons Islands and Brunswick are part of Georgia's beautiful Golden Isles.

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View of St. Simon's Village Pier and Neptune Park from atop the lighthouse.

Exploring Driftwood beach on Jekyll Island.

GEORGIA'S GOLDEN ISLES: The Golden Isles are made up of St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island (pictured, at driftwood Beach), Little St. Simons Island, and the port city of Brunswick. Contributed by Golden Isles CVB

Golden Isles Marina is on St. Simons Island, one of Georgia’s Golden Isles. CONTRIBUTED BY GOLDEN ISLES CVB

The lighthouse on St. Simons Island. Credit: Brunswick & Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Tidelands Nature Center offers hands-on marine environmental science programs, kayak tours and a live animal exhibit area to observe alligators, snakes, fish, crabs and many other animals native to Georgia’s coast. Rent a canoe or paddleboat and enjoy fishing or a relaxing paddle on the pristine salt pond, adjacent to Tidelands. CONTRIBUTED BY WWW.JEKYLLISLAND.COM

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is in a restored 1903 power plant on Jekyll Island. The center provides care for sick and injured sea turtles.

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Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island...the secrets's in the rub.

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