JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – Driftwood Beach in Georgia is among the best beaches in the country, according to a new report. The location made #11 in the “Top 25 Beaches in the United States,” according to TripAdvisor. Last year, St. Augustine Beach made the list, but the local beach came up short this year. Ad[RELATED | Positively Jax: Volunteers rake in the trash at beaches clean-ups | Amelia Island Kayak Excursions voted Jax Best Watersports Rental]Florida made up two of the ten top beaches in 2021. These are the ‘Top 10’ beaches that travelers say are the world’s best:Saint Pete Beach, FLKa’anapali Beach, HIMoonstone Beach, CAWailea Beach, HICannon Beach, ORNapili Beach, HIOgunquit Beach, MEWaiʻānapanapa State Park, HIMadeira Beach, FLKailua Beach Park, HIDriftwood Beach, GAFor a full list of ‘Top 25 Beaches in the U.S.’ click here.

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - Glynn County is known for its beautiful beaches, but a new report reveals the water at some of those beaches may be unsafe for swimming. "Bacteria testing of ocean and Great Lakes beaches in every region of the country revealed days ofpotentially unsafe fecal contamination in 2018," the report says. Another beach in Glynn County on the list, which many people go to for vacations and photo shoots, was Jekyll Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island. The health advisories were for the 5th Street Crossover Beach and South Beach at the Lighthouse, which stretch from Cedar Street to the pier on St. Simons Island, and Driftwood Beach, from beach kilometer marker 1 to Tallu Fish Lane on Jekyll Island. READ: Beach Water Advisory FAQsAnother big concern of beachgoers in the summer heat is flesh-eating bacteria that can lurk in our waters.

The Walking Dead Season 10 trailer features scenes on Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island. It appears the popular beach was utilized to act out a fighting scene and more in the upcoming season. A shipwreck was also spotted during the trailer. In the new season, the gang returns to the community of Oceanside. Driftwood Beach was also featured during Season 7.