Tybee Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Tybee Island
Tybee Island

Visit beautiful sandy beaches and see one of the oldest lighthouses in North America on this small island in Chatham County.

Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking and more outdoor activities on Tybee Island. Visit a historical museum housed in a late-19th century coastal artillery battery to learn about the island’s history and go to a marine science centre with exhibits and guided beach walks to learn about the delicate ecosystem.

Admire local artwork at a gallery and shop for the latest fashion in an independent boutique. Visit historic coastal fortifications dating to the American Civil War. With so many outdoor activities and cultural attractions, Tybee Island is a great place to stay when visiting the state of Georgia.

Tybee Island Light Station is one of the island’s most recognisable attractions. This remarkable structure was built in the early 18th century. Climb 178 steps to the top for exceptional views of the whole island. The station’s light is still operational and helps guide mariners safely along the coast.

Call into the Tybee Museum in the Battery Garland of Fort Screven on the light station grounds. This museum preserves the rich history of the island with artefacts and exhibits dating back 5 centuries. View exhibits outlining America’s colonial period of the mid-18th century and the outbreak of the American Civil War during the mid-19th century.

Stop by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center for educational programs and guided marine treks. Learn about Georgia’s nesting sea turtles and the turtle conservation programs run by the centre. Set out on a guided beach walk to learn about the region’s tides, sand dunes and marine life.

Partake in the outdoor activities that are popular on the island. Go bird watching, board a fishing charter or enjoy a day of water sports. See more than 300 bird species on the Colonial Coastal Birding Trail, which winds around the island. Tybee Island is also the departure point for marine watching tours during which you can see local bottlenose dolphins.

Tybee Island is about 32 kilometres (20 miles) from Savannah. Stay in luxurious beach hotels or self-catered apartments in the small island city. Alternatively, find luxury riverfront hotels and inns in the historic downtown Savannah area. Rent a bicycle to embrace the island pace of life. With peaceful neighbourhoods and scenic coastal trails, Tybee Island is the perfect destination to explore by bike.

Hotel Tybee

Hotel Tybee

2.5 out of 5
1401 Strand Ave, Tybee Island, GA
Book a 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,114 reviews)
"Loved the beach and the hotel’s proximity to beach. Staff was kind and efficient. Kimberly and Trinity were very good at accommodating our needs."

Reviewed on 6 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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great value and location"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Dunes Inn & Suites
DeSoto Beach Hotel

DeSoto Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
212 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Loved"

Reviewed on 3 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
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tybee Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tybee Island Beach and North Beach ...
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 WiFi, 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
Island getaway with private beach

Island getaway with private beach

Tybee Island
Book a stay at this beach condo in Tybee Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"I truly enjoyed my stay. Steps away from the pool and the beach. Condo was clean and comfortable. Check in was so easy I thought I was doing something wrong. I hate that my stay was short. I would recommend this and I plan to return at some point. The only thing I can say is a negative is the elevator ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Island getaway with private beach
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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