Tybee Island is Savannah's Beach in Georgia, a laid-back barrier island just 20 minutes from Savannah's historic district. The Tybee lighthouse (one of America's oldest), dolphin tours, and wide sandy beaches make it a charming coastal complement to a Savannah trip.
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Top spots in Tybee Island
Tybee Island Light Station & Museum
Historic site with a lighthouse accessible to visitors via self-guided tours & a museum.
Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion
Extensive fishing pier with a spacious covered pavilion & restrooms on a relaxed beach.
Tybee Island Beach
North Beach
Tybee Island Memorial Park
Spacious park with a playground, picnic/BBQ pavilion & courts for tennis, basketball & volleyball.
Battery Garland
Old gun battery at a coastal fort, now a museum with exhibits & artifacts on local history.
Fort Screven
Site of a military post in operation from 1897 to 1947, with ocean views & a museum.
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Preserved Civil War–era lighthouse accessible for viewing from an overlook trail.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Educational beach & marsh treks, plus exhibits & a floating classroom for dolphin encounters.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Civil War landmark offering ranger tours & historic exhibits, plus riverside hiking & biking trails.