Tybee Island, Georgia Savannah Beach
Welcome to Tybee Island, GA
Drive 20 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia, through a few miles of wide sky and salt marshes. This is where you will find Tybee Island — perhaps the most laid-back location on the southeastern coast.
On this uniquely charmed island, nature lovers mingle with movie stars, bird watchers with good ol boys. Pirate raids are regular happenings. There are parties of epic proportions and silent beach sunrises. And everyone on Tybee Island, from townie to tourist, watches out for the sea turtles.
There are miles of beach; forts and museums and a great old lighthouse; endangered birds and other animal species; kayaks and bikes to rent (along with all kinds of hotels, motels, cottage and condo rentals too). Days on Tybee Island are as active, or lazy, as mood demands. Local galleries, shops and restaurants offer changes of pace and taste. And, of course, historic Savannah\'s nearby.
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Tybee Island is the beautiful barrier island on the Georgia Coast that ancient Indians named \"salt\" (duh bee in the old Euchee tongue)—and a place you\'ll wish that you, too, had discovered long ago.
Hotels / Motels on Tybee Island
Tybee Island, Georgia has more than 500 hotel and motel rooms, all located within one block of the beach.
These mostly small, independent properties help to maintain the laid-back charm that has captivated vacationers’ hearts for decades.
During the summer season on Tybee, accommodations are quickly filled by the many who flock to the island for warm beach, ocean swimming and Tybee’s many recreational venues. In the off-season, the weather is great and the rates are too – a terrific time to experience Savannah’s Beach.
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Featured Listings
Desoto Beach Hotel – Oceanfront
The DeSoto Beach Hotel is located less than 20 minutes from Historic Downtown Savannah, and only steps from Tybee Island’s beautiful beachfront.
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort
Tybee’s largest and only full-service hotel. 210 nicely appointed rooms and condos, conference center, 2 pools, and the award winning Dolphin Reef oceanfront restaurant and bar. WiFi, Group Rates, Non-Smoking, Handicap, Meeting and Banquet Facilities, AAA
ea & Breeze Beach Hotel
Your perfect beachfront vacation, located in the heart of the fun and festivities that make Tybee Island Beach a favorite of families and couples for generations.
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Dunes Inn & Suites
Howard Johnson/Admiral’s Inn
Royal Palm Motel
Sandcastle Inn
Inns and B&B’s on Tybee Island
From historic homes to uniquely themed beach retreats, Tybee Island’s inns offer guests an exciting array of choices. A favorite choice for honeymoons, anniversaries and other special occasions, inns are a wonderful way to experience life on Georgia’s Coast.
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Featured Listings:
7th Street Inn
Providing you a beautiful and relaxing vacation at the beach! Private entrances, baths, and kitchenettes. Deluxe continental breakfast. Decks with swings and arbors. Non-Smoking, Internet.
17th Street Inn
Providing you a beautiful and relaxing vacation at the beach! Private entrances, baths, and kitchenettes. Deluxe continental breakfast. Decks with swings and arbors. Non-Smoking, Internet.
Beachview Bed & Breakfast
Beachview Bed and Breakfast is a Historic bed & breakfast with Southern Charm and a Beach Atmosphere.
Desoto Beach Bed & Breakfast
This newly renovated Bed & Breakfast on Tybee Island is the closest B&B to the beach!
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Atlantis Inn
20 Silver Avenue
Bluebird B & B
1206 Venetian Drive
Lighthouse Inn, Bed & Breakfast
16 Meddin Drive
The Georgianne Inn
1312 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island Inn
24 Van Horne
River’s End Campground & RV Park
| Make yourself at home during your Tybee beach vacation! We have more than 600 vacation rental properties available –- from oceanfront homes and condos to historic beach cottages and hidden bungalows.Our island is small, so almost every property is a short walk or bike ride from the beach. Rent by the week or weekend –- you’ll have fun no matter how long you stay. |
River’s End Campground & RV Park
Amenities include:
Swimming Pool, New, Air-conditioned Bath Houses, Free Cable TV, Modem Hook ups in office, WI-FI, Coin-operated Laundry, LP gas, Ice, Limited Groceries & RV Parts, Dump Station, Picnic Tables, Small Game Room, Screened Pavilion, Meeting Room For Small Groups (including Kitchen), White Coral Rock Sites, 50/30 Amp available at Select Sites, Book Exchange
Group rates are available for scouts, church or club groups.
River’s End Campground & RV Park is open year-round.
Tybee Island Vacation Rentals
| Make yourself at home during your beach vacation! Tybee Island boasts more than 600 vacation rental properties – from oceanfront homes and condos to historic beach cottages and hidden bungalows.Our island is small, so almost every property is a short walk or bike ride from the beach. Rent by the week or weekend – you’ll have fun no matter how long you stay. |
Featured Listings:
Directly Oceanfront, fully restored Tybee cottage located on the south end of Tybee Island.
2 Second Avenue
5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with private beach crossover and fabulous views.
5A Ocean View Court
Beachside Colony
DeSoto Beach Terraces
Our Terraces can host up to 3 separate families or you can rent the entire house and have all your friends or family under one roof.
Mermaid Cottages
Cozy Cottages and Historic Homes
Educator & Military Discounts, Pets Welcome, WIFI
Oceanfront Cottage Rentals
We have a large selection of beach rentals available for your next vacation to Tybee Island.
Paula Deen’s Y’all Come Inn
Paula Deen’s personal beach retreat! Includes GTD VIP reservations at her restaurants & autographed cookbook. Close to beach & WIFI
Sandys by the Shore
Attractive and affordable Vacation Condos, Beach Homes, and Townhouses for Rent on Tybee Island.
Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals
Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals offers a variety of beach cottages, homes, and condos for rent for your next vacation to Tybee Island, GA.
Tybee Cottages, Inc.
Tybee Cottages offers a handful of some of the finest properties on Tybee Island. Most accommodations are located on or near the beach.
Tybee Island Rentals
Attractive and affordable Vacation Condos, Beach Homes, and Townhouses for Rent on Tybee Island.
Tybee Vacation Rentals
Over 170 homes, cottages, and condos in all island locations. Pools, Hot Tubs, Oceanfront & Oceanview, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Grills, WIFI, Pet Friendly, Concierge. Online Availability & Reservations.
3 17th Street, Unit #3
Axt Enterprises
Blue Dog Bungalow
Coastal Georgia Cottages
Joyner Beach Rental
Mermaid Cottages, LLC
My Beach Houses Rentals LLC
Ocean Watch Properties
Somewhere in Time and Somewhere in Time Too
The Outdoor Inn
Tybee Joy Vacation Rentals
Tybee Moons Cottage
www.tybeemoons.com
Tybee Time Vacation Rentals
Tybrisa at the Beach
Windfall Getaways
Tybee Island Vacation Experiences
If you’re planning a vacation to Tybee Island, here are a few ideas to make the most of every moment on this incredible island:
Family Getaway
Can’t decide where to stay on Tybee? Let My Beach House Vacation Rentals or Tybee Vacation Rentals arrange for you and the family to stay steps away from the surf and sand, especially important when toys and floats are in tow. Plan to leave the car parked and call Tim’s Beach Gear to outfit the family with a set of bikes for easy island exploration.
Start the day with the Smackjack Breakfast Burrito at The Breakfast Club or the Triple Crown Omelette at Sunrise and then head to the beach for some paddleboarding with East Coast Paddleboarding or kayaking with North Island Surf & Kayak.
Take a walk to the Sugar Shack and share the famous family-sized banana split, overflowing with three hand-dipped scoops of ice cream and toppings of choice. Sticky hands and sand covered feet are welcome!
Looking for afternoon adventure? Sign up with Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventure and spot the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin at feeding time. Curious by nature, they may come right up to the boat for a closer look. See local sea turtles and native marine life at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Follow the afternoon’s discovery with a short bike ride to CoCo’s Sunset Grill or North Beach Grill for a quick bite and a little rest and relaxation.
Settle in for an amazing sunset over the back-river with refreshing mango margaritas at A-J’s or sample the fish tacos and the peel-and-eat shrimp at Fannie’s on the Beach. In the mood for some entertainment? Head to the Tybee Island Social Club for a front porch seat and a chilled glass of wine. This casual taqueria and wine bar also features exceptional live music.
Take advantage of low tide and ride your bikes through the shallow surf. Before you leave, The Crab Shack is a must. For years, locals and tourists alike swear by the freshness of the seafood and homemade crab stew. The kids will love using the bamboo fishing poles to feed the baby gators in their very own lagoon.
Romantic Escape
If you’re looking for an intimate setting, the DeSoto Beach Bed and Breakfast and Lighthouse Inn Bed and Breakfast are ideal hideaways for Tybee Island romance. For dinner, discover fine dining at its best in an unlikely location at Sundae Café and enjoy gourmet food that rivals any of historic downtown Savannah’s upscale restaurants. Sip a Key Lime Martini and try the Sweet Potato Crusted Grouper as your entrée.
Pack a cooler and head to Tybee Island Marina for an afternoon cruise and find a quiet spot to anchor for a spectacular sunset. Order a chilled shrimp-cocktail from Marlin Monroe’s or a pizza to-go from Lighthouse Pizza and spread out on a blanket in the sand for the perfect picnic. Don’t forget the wine!
After a late wake up call, rent bike gear at Fat Tire bike rentals and cruise down to Strand Avenue to Fannie’s on the Beach and sip Mimosas and Bloody Marys on the upper deck. In the mood to linger? Walk downtown Tybee and explore the eclectic assortment of shops on Strand Avenue. Up for some action? Head over to Sea Kayak Georgia to spend the afternoon paddling through Tybee’s creeks and marshes. Or, just find a great spot on the beach for some rest and relaxation!
Girlfriend Getaway
Ladies, look no further than Mermaid Cottages for your Girlfriend Getaway. These charming, colorful cottages will unwind the worries of the week and play host to a fabulous weekend on Tybee.
Rent electric cars for the day from Tybee Cruisers and let the shopping begin! Seaside Sisters is a unique coastal boutique filled with great collectibles and fabulous gifts. Take advantage of dozens of local art galleries and shops just up the road, ready to be explored. Bring home an oyster shell picture frame or blown glass and shell wind chime.
Up for a cocktail-hour extravaganza? Start at Dolphin Reef for Pirates Punch, followed by a Mango Margarita at A-J’s and top it off with a pitcher of Social Sangria at Tybee Island Social Club, where the ladies can feast on the ‘love me tender’ duck or orange pork tacos for dinner. Be sure to call Crab Cab if you need a ride home!
Walk to breakfast at the Sugar Shack for a traditional dish of eggs, pancakes and bacon and then head to the beach with your books and beach chairs for a little rest from the night’s activities. Everyone may need a little nap!
For a final hoorah, look for live music at Sting Ray’s and then head on over to Fannie’s On the Beach to make a toast to a great Girlfriend Getaway!
Eco-Friendly Experience
Check-in to a cabin at River’s End Campground and RV Park or stay at a local B&B for an eco-friendly vacation. Rent bikes from Tim’s Beach Gear or Fat Tire bike rentals to explore the layout of the Island. Pick up kayaks from North Island Surf and Kayak or Sea Kayak Georgia and discover the Island’s intricate creeks and marshes. Take a late night stroll along the beach by the light of the moon to watch nocturnal sea life at its best!
For a light breakfast and fresh coffee, Tradewind’s Ice Cream and Coffee provides a delicious combination of both. For lunch, sample the Spicy Tuna Tacos or the Fried Green Tomato BLT at Sundae Cafe or head to The Crab Shack for their famous Deviled Crab. Find live music and dinner at Sting Ray’s, where the Tybee Fisherman’s Platter is loaded with fresh shrimp, crab, fish and oysters (it’s enough for two!).
Or, if you like, pack a lunch of Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches and Pulled Pork sandwiches from Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp and enjoy a day on the water with Sundial Nature Tours or Sweet Lowland Tybee Tours.
Here’s a little secret! If you head to Fort Pulaski, they have several serene, lush walking trails along the water and in and around the Fort for a historical, eco-friendly adventure. Besides the beautiful landscape, this is nature’s front door. Take an early morning walk or a late afternoon bike ride!
History Buffs
If you come to Tybee to explore our historical gems, check-in at the Atlantis Inn or the Georgianne Inn, before heading to Fort Pulaski to see the live, daily cannon firing and preserved Civil War history. Or travel just up the road to Fort Screven, also full of rich island history. Ride bikes through the Fort’s original Guard House, the Bakery and the barracks, also known as “Officer’s Row.” Look out for the old Tybee Post Theater, built in 1930 as Tybee’s first playhouse.
For a little exercise, climb to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum and enjoy the best views on Tybee!
Sample the island’s delicious seafood and have lunch at Coco’s Sunset Grill. Their steamed shrimp is as fresh as it gets, right off the shrimp boats! However, as most locals know, having the “best” crab cake on the Island is a fierce competition. Head to North Beach Grill for their delicious crab cake sandwich with sweet potato fries and conch fritters. Before you go, join the locals at MacElwee’s, a family-owned restaurant with an amazing Steamed Shrimp Platter featuring Wild Georgia Shrimp.
Tybee Luxury
Think Tybee Island only offers quaint cottages and charming inns? Tybee also boasts a wide selection of ultra-luxurious private homes that serve as the perfect place to escape the everyday.
Rent a magnificent Officer’s Row mansion with a private pool, hot tub, hardwood floors, excellent views, WiFi and gorgeous furnishings or an oceanfront estate with a gourmet kitchen, heated pool and great ocean views. If you’re a Paula Deen fan, don’t miss the chance to stay at this culinary queen’s personal beach home, which offers plenty of fun touches by the Food Network star.
Tybee abounds with a wide range of upscale options to make any vacation luxurious, memorable and fun. Remember that there’s no time like Tybee Time!