Why is Tybee Island famous?

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.



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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.

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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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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.

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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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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 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.

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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — Thousands of jellyfish recently washed up on the north end shores of Tybee Island.

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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.

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Tybee Island is a smaller island at only three miles long and one mile wide so you can walk to any destination on the island. However, if you prefer a faster mode of transportation, bicycles, scooters, golf carts and taxis will get you there quicker and with less effort.

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