Shelling is a great pastime on Tybee Island! If traveling to the beach with young children who are intimidated by the big waves of South Beach, try North Beach or Back River Beach for a quieter experience.
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Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island): Known for its iconic driftwood that decorates the sand, this beach is also a prime spot for shelling. Little St. Simons Island: With seven miles of unspoiled beach, this privately owned sanctuary is a sheller's dream.
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.
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.
If you are interested in seeing a sea turtle up close, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center is home to a loggerhead named Admiral, who serves as their Marine Debris Ambassador. The center offers valuable marine education and programs to keep our island informed and safe.
It has been estimated that there are only 50,000 conches still in existence across the globe. The vast majority of conch shells typically have a high and curled spire, which is the twisted point at the end of the shell. They also have a very noticeable siphonal canal.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands are famous for their beach shelling, simply due to geography. By jutting out into the Gulf of Mexico, bent in a boomerang shape, our shorelines provide a natural catch-all for millions of shells.
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.
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.