Tybee Island Travel Guide

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Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Tybee Island, also known as Savannah Beach, has a laid-back Southern charm and entices visitors with its beach life, fresh seafood and heritage sites.

Tybee Island is a barrier island and city situated 18 miles (29 kilometres) east of Savannah, Georgia. It’s the closest beach resort to Atlanta and connected to the mainland by the Islands Expressway.

The original inhabitants of the island were the Native American Euchee tribe. Tybee is the Euchee word for salt. The area was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1520.

Because of its 3 miles (5 kilometres) of beaches, Tybee Island has been a magnet for tourists since the late 1800s. Today you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here, something that is celebrated every May during the Beach Bum Parade. Find the quietest beaches at the city’s northernmost and southernmost points. Spot dolphins in the north or go surfing in the south.

Getting around is easy by car, but most parking has a fee. The streets are flat, so renting a bike is a very good alternative. Alternatively, jump on the Tybee Island Beach Shuttle, which runs between the Savannah Visitor Centre and Tybee Lighthouse.

In 1763 the Tybee Island Lighthouse was the tallest structure in the U.S. Climb the 178 steps to the top for incredible views of the coastline and the Savannah River. While in the area, stop by the Tybee Museum at Fort Screven to learn about the city’s development from a tribal community into a thriving tourist destination.

Don’t miss a visit to the Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion, a popular fishing spot that also regularly hosts special events and performances, including the Independence Day fireworks display. Close to the pier, kids will enjoy the activities at Tybee Island Marine and Science Centre.

Be sure to enjoy the many restaurants on Tybee Island. At the more than 30 establishments, chefs combine traditional Southern flavours with freshly caught seafood. Take the kids to The Crab Shack to enjoy seafood platters while watching the alligator pond, and to sample Southern classics such as mac and cheese, and pecan pie.

Hotel Tybee

Hotel Tybee

2.5 out of 5
1401 Strand Ave, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this beach hotel in Tybee Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,096 reviews)
"We have always loved Hotel Tybee but paying $340 a night it would be nice to not have your bathroom paint peeling off , ceiling paint peeled all over . Other wise the rooms are always clean and so nice Nd the staff very kind"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Tybee
Dunes Inn & Suites

Dunes Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1409 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this motel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Close to beach"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Dunes Inn & Suites
Sandcastle Inn

Sandcastle Inn

2.5 out of 5
1402 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA
The price is ₹11,616 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹11,616
₹15,152 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The entire experience was good for us, not the lest of which they allowed us to bring our who was more chilled there than at our home. Everything was in walking distance. A lot to explore and and a lot to enjoy."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sandcastle Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Savannah Beach Racquet Club

Savannah Beach Racquet Club

4 out of 5
1217 Bay St, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Tybee Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tybee Island Beach and North Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"The entrance to the building had an entrance door that slammed by its self hard enough to wake the dead. Wouldn’t you know my bedroom was just a few feet away. The tub wouldn’t hold water and no light in the fridge. Location was great. Overall condition of condo was nice. I would stay again in a ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Savannah Beach Racquet Club
Lighthouse Point

Lighthouse Point

4 out of 5
85 Van Horne Ave, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Tybee Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tybee Island Beach and North Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"The rental was nice, comfortable and had all the things that met our needs. Loved the deck with the swing & Lighthouse view. However, although I called Tybee Vacation Rental (TVR) ahead to check to see if there was a Keurig coffee maker and if there was an elevator for access to 6C, I was told there ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Lighthouse Point
Desoto Beach Terraces

Desoto Beach Terraces

3 out of 5
2 2nd Terrace, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday home in Tybee Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions North Beach and Tybee Island Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
Stay July 2025
"Parking extremely tight. Tandum parking with other properties parking at different angles next to you making it hard to maneuver. Terrance 2 very large with 3 queen beds and trundle bed in delirium as well. Old property but met our needs well. Nice balcony with lots of seating overlooking ocean. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Desoto Beach Terraces
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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