Endless Things to Do on Tybee Island
Tybee Island is a Georgia barrier island east of Downtown Savannah strutting southern charm and coastal beauty. Shop local art and visit all the galleries exhibiting the island’s great creativity. Enjoy locally caught seafood at eateries all locally owned. Dating all the way back to Native American days, Tybee Island is full of history. The Tybee Island Museum, housed in a coastal artillery battery from 1898, will take you deep into the island’s story. Visit the Tybee Island Light Station to climb the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia.
Take a little time to enjoy the breathtaking natural landscapes and enjoy some good ol’ fashioned outdoor recreation. Go on a kayak adventure, take up surfing, or explore the island by bicycle.
If history and outdoors activities aren’t really you’re thing, don’t fret! There’s plenty of local shops to explore, home to crafters and artisans of all kinds. Experience the island’s great creativity coming to life.
With the distance from Savannah to Tybee Island being less than twenty miles, it would be silly not to explore! There’s plenty of Tybee Island attractions for everyone.
Beach Essentials
Purchase some beach essentials with our front desk for $65 to prepare you for all your future Tybee Island trips:
- Beach Tote
- (2) Beach Towels
- (2) Pairs of Brice Shade
Rent a tote and beach towels plus two Brice shades for $20.
*If tote bag and towels are not returned before checkout a $75 charge will be applied to your room.
Tybee Island Local Food + Drink
From locally caught seafood to funky diners, there is no shortage of restaurants on Tybee Island.
- Rock House Bar & Grill: Rock & Roll themed restaurant and music venue, featuring casual American cuisine.
- Sting Ray’s Seafood: Offering live music and a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy delicious seafood while enjoying the weather on their large upper deck.
- Sunrise Restaurant: Sunrise Restaurant has been serving the islands since 1987. Specializing in breakfast and lunch, Sunrise offers delectable all-American Southern classics.
- Fannies on the Beach: A funky little restaurant across from the beach, Fannies has lunch and dinner offerings 7 days a week.
- Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant: Local Tybee Island family owned and operated; Pier 16 sits just one block from the beach. With two outdoor decks, and a rooftop bar, the exquisite seafood is merely a bonus.
