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
The price is ฿4,300 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,300
฿6,459 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,118 reviews)
Weekend at the Beach
"The hotel is on the best location of Tybee. Best part is when you get of your room straight to the beach and right next the the Pier."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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! (1,000 reviews)
"It is central to everything and can walk to the beach"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Dunes Inn & Suites
DeSoto Beach Hotel

DeSoto Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
212 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA
The price is ฿7,518 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿7,518
฿8,991 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

DeSoto Beach Hotel
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.
DeSoto Beach Gardens

DeSoto Beach Gardens

2.5 out of 5
212 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tybee Island Beach and North Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Tybee is a great place to visit!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

DeSoto Beach Gardens
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 Gallery 80 on ...
8/10 Very Good! (56 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
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 Tybee Island Beach and North 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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