Whitemarsh Island Travel Guide

Savannah

Isle of Hope Historic District which includes a garden
Sunrise on Isle of Hope take at 0630 in the summer during low tide. #LikeALocal
It doesn’t take too much imagination to picture a bygone era in which a horse drawn carriage is carrying a Georgian Belle down this Savannah Street. Majestic Southern Live Oak trees line each side arching over to form a living, green canopy high above. Spanish moss hangs down from the branches waving in the sultry late afternoon breeze not unlike grandpa’s wispy grey beard.


The eligible beauty wearing a layered flowing white dress, head back laughing at something someone had called out. One elegant gloved hand holding the reins and the other clutching at her oversized hat which is threatening to blow away in the breeze.


An interesting fact is, that Spanish Moss is neither from Spain nor is it a moss and is instead is a flowering plant in the family of bromeliads. Being an epiphyte it absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall. It generally grows upon larger trees in tropical and subtropical climates, native to much of Mexico, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Central America, South America, southern United States, and the West Indies. 


For me Spanish Moss is an unusual plant and one that only grows only in specific locations making it intriguing and slightly mysterious and worthy of a little research and consideration. #nature
Sunset looking across the Moon River from Skidaway Island on the Georgia coast.
On the walking trails around the wildlife center in Savannah GA

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Whitemarsh Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4 out of 5
130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₹21,157 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹21,157
₹27,654 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,236 reviews)
This hotel is in a great location and has lots of good amenities weather permitting. When we arrived we were able to check in a little before the check in time of 4pm which was nice. Once we got in the room, there were hairs and crumbs on the floor which made me feel like our room hadn’t really been ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
The Desoto Savannah

The Desoto Savannah

4 out of 5
15 East Liberty Street Savannah GA
The price is ₹16,184 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹16,184
₹19,519 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,924 reviews)
Fantastic experience all around!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Desoto Savannah
Hyatt Regency Savannah

Hyatt Regency Savannah

4 out of 5
2 W Bay St Savannah GA
Fully refundable
The price is ₹11,024 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹11,024
₹18,375 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,575 reviews)
Very well run hotel. Friendly service, clean, great location and amenities.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG

4 out of 5
201 W Bay St Savannah GA
The price is ₹11,172 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹11,172
₹16,067 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,944 reviews)
Great staff! Friendly faces......Amazing all around!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Marriott Savannah Riverfront

Marriott Savannah Riverfront

4 out of 5
100 General Mcintosh Blvd Savannah GA
The price is ₹14,729 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹14,729
₹17,495 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Savannah. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,258 reviews)
The air conditioning unit needs to be upgraded. It gets warm in the rooms. Our room was next to the elevator and that's all we heard.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Beach House Resort Hilton Head

Beach House Resort Hilton Head

4 out of 5
1 South Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is ₹15,489 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹15,489
₹20,998 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
Hot tub wasnt hot, the pool was warm though. The rooms were not worth $260/night. No microwave.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Beach House Resort Hilton Head
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Other neighbourhoods around Whitemarsh Island

Tybee Island Lighthouse and Keepers house

Dutch Island

While there might not be top attractions in Dutch Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marine Education Center and Aquarium and Isle of Hope Marina.

Dutch Island
Statue of an Angel Under a Moss Laden Live Oak  Tree , Boneventure Cemetery, Thunderbolt, Georgia, USA

Thunderbolt

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thunderbolt. You might want to make time for a stop at Bonaventure Cemetery or Angela Beasley's Puppet People.

Thunderbolt
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Talahi Island

Talahi Island might not have many top sights, but Tybee Roads and Bonaventure Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talahi Island
view of the beach

Wilmington Island

Visitors to Wilmington Island appreciate its beaches. A visit to Tybee Roads and Marine Education Center and Aquarium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Wilmington Island
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Blackshear

While Blackshear may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Savannah River.

Blackshear
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Midtown

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Midtown


Whitemarsh Island Travel Guide