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.
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Stick with staple pieces like long sleeve shirts and shorts for your daytime activities like climbing to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse. A sweater or light jacket will keep you warm even with the cool ocean breeze.
Otherwise, if the beach is clothing optional or if it has a clothing optional section, you're free to stay clothed, wear a swimsuit, go topless, or go completely nude there. It's your choice, and everyone there will be fine with your choice.
Cocktails on Tybee:it is illegal for a person to drink any alcohol from a can, bottle or glass or to possess alcohol in open cans, bottles or glasses on public streets, parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, or the beach (this includes your cooler even thought you might be pouring it into a plastic cup).
Tybee has life guards on duty during the summer season of May 1 through Labor Day, but not at every beach point, and some beach areas are reserved for surfers while others are off-limits to water recreation due to the dangers of surge and rocks in the water - all of these areas can be seen in our beach maps.
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.
This coastal barrier island has been welcoming visitors since the late 1800s and serves up some authentic, retro beach vibes unmatched in the area. This quaint barrier island is home to more than three miles of beautiful beaches, each with its own personality.
Tybee Island's BeachesWith tall palm trees and swaying river grass gracing the landscape, visitors are happily welcomed to Savannah's Beach. This quaint barrier island is home to over three miles of beautiful beaches, each with their own personality.
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.
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.
Famed for its laid-back beaches, a picturesque back river area, and its somewhat turbulent history, there's plenty to do on Tybee Island for beach goers, active travelers, and history buffs alike! Tybee is also one of the closest beaches to Savannah, since it's only a 25-minute drive from the city.
Mid-Beach stretches from 1st street all the way to 14th. This beach is most used by Tybee locals and families renting vacation homes. It is usually much less crowded than the south or north ends and is an absolutely stunning expanse of shoreline.
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.