Where is the best place to see dolphins on Tybee Island?

We recommend Captain Derek's Tybee Dolphin Adventure. Dolphins like playing next to the boat, so you might even get to see some up close. It'll be a natural encounter that you're sure to remember.



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The California coastline between Santa Barbara and San Diego is home to one of the densest populations of dolphins in the world, according to the Dolphin Project. Bottlenose dolphins, Risso's dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and short-beaked “common” dolphins have been known to form megapods in the thousands.

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South Beach is Tybee's most popular beach, with more crowds and activity than anywhere else on the island, you'll enjoy walking the Tybee Island Pier and shopping along Tybrisa Street. The island's secret beach is Back River Beach.

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The “Best” Times to Visit Tybee Island For the typical visitor who wants to enjoy some outdoor, warm-weather activities and no extreme weather, the “best” time of year to visit is from early April through late May, and from late September to the early part of November.

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Tybee's North Beach area is the closest beach to Savannah, and is one of the most popular beaches among Savannah locals. The beaches on Tybee's north end have calmer water than most other beaches, though the sand is not as soft as you might find on Tybee's South Beach.

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Key West, Florida. Key West, Florida is an island well-known for their interactive dolphin experiences. There are numerous tours, cruises and dives all over Key West. Some let you dive and swim with the dolphins while others are strictly a chance to get to watch them in their natural environment.

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Look For Splashes The first thing you should do when dolphin spotting is to scan the horizon for splashes. Keep your eyes open, scanning from left to right, then moving back to the right. Look for something new and check for any disturbances in the water.

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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.

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Loggerhead turtles love coastal habitats and Tybee Island has become a favorite nesting spot for some of these incredible creatures.

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Tybee was extremely important because of its location at the mouth of the Savannah River. In 1736, Oglethorpe had a lighthouse and small fort constructed here to ensure control of river access. Also in 1736, John Wesley, the “Father of Methodism”, said his first prayer on the American continent at Tybee.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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