With so many things to do during the day and at night on Tybee Island, you won't have any trouble finding memorable outings to enjoy on your next visit. Be close to it all by staying at a vacation rental from Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals.
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Visitors can kayak, bike, visit the historic forts or the lighthouse and camp on the beautiful Island. Of course, the main attractions are the peaceful, mile-long beaches that stretch throughout the Georgia coast. Tybee Island boasts three public oceanfront beaches and two river beaches, appealing to all visitors.
Visiting Tybee Island, GeorgiaThe two most popular seasons to visit Tybee Island are the spring and summer months. That's when the weather is at its best and you can enjoy long days at the beach.
Tybee Island stretches out over 2 sq miles. With only one-quarter mile designated as clothing optional, more than 2.45 miles of the beach would still be left as clothing-required -- or however you want to term it. In this, we give way for everyone to go to the beach however they choose.
The City of Tybee Island's Ocean Rescue provides seasonal Lifeguard Services between April and September, and we encourage the public to swim in life-guard protected areas.
Tybee is a “Pay to Park Community” in order to keep critical island services available for visitors and residents. Since parking is so important to keeping the island in good condition for your next visit, there are no free, public parking spaces on Tybee.
Tybee is a “Pay to Park Community” in order to keep critical island services available for visitors and residents. Since parking is so important to keeping the island in good condition for your next visit, there are no free, public parking spaces on Tybee.
Party. There's plenty to do on Tybee Island after the sun goes down. The island has a few dedicated bars, but most of the after-hours fun can be found at bar restaurants like the Tybee Island Social Club. To hang with locals and enjoy killer pizza and a great selection of bottled beer, head to Huc-a-Poos.
During the Revolutionary War, Tybee was the staging area for French Admiral D'Estaing's ill-fated 1779 “Siege of Savannah”, when combined multinational forces attempted to defeat the British held Savannah. During the War of 1812, the Tybee Island Lighthouse was used to signal Savannah of possible attack by the British.
Tybee is also full of history, fun in the sun and has beautiful beaches and a family-friendly atmosphere. With nearly 3 miles of sandy beaches, Tybee Island is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, water sports, kayaking, and fishing.
A day trip to Tybee Island is a simple and easy way to enjoy a beach day and blow away the cobwebs. If you are visiting Savannah, make sure you take a day trip to Tybee!
Whether you want to travel by train or bus, both Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines have locations in Savannah. Once you arrive at either station, Tybee Island is just a 30-minute drive to Tybee Island. Visit Amtrak's website or Greyhound Bus Line's website to get started.
The waters off Tybee Island host a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins that numbers between 25 and 50. There are also schools of dolphins that make their way up the close at various times of year. You can also learn more about dolphins with a visit to the Tybee Marine Science Center during your Tybee Island vacation.
This beach is huge, parking is $2.00 per hour 2 hour minimum. There can be sand fleas but I did not get a bite, one friend may have. The water was warm like a bath, clean and clear. Bath house could have had toilets washed, but otherwise it was basically a clean beach bathroom.