Tybee Island

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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 kilometers) 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 kilometers) 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 Center 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 Center.Be sure to enjoy the many restaurants on Tybee Island. At the more than 30 establishments, chefs combine traditional Southern flavors 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
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! (1,106 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful! It was clean and the staff was friendly. The breakfast wasn’t for me but that was no big deal, others seemed to enjoy it."

Reviewed on 6 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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