Tybee Island
Day trip to the Beach
Need a break from Savannah after walking all those miles and building new muscles from all the shopping bags? A visit to the beach and possibly see dolphins playing at the end of the jetties sounds like a great way to relax. Just a short 30-minute drive from Savannah is a small island called Tybee Island. This island is a great place to walk on the beach, search for seashells, and see more beautiful scenery this area has to offer.
Tybee Island offers an excellent daybreak trip or an overnight stay for those who love the beach just as much as a stay in a city. The kids will love searching for seashells along the beach or jumping the waves. If you are lucky enough, you might even see dolphins a few miles from the jetties looking for dinner. This beach is great destination to pack a cooler, chairs, and spend the day soaking up the sun or playing games with your family.
Another great feature (if the beach is not for you) is the lighthouse tour. Tybee has the oldest lighthouse in Georgia, which dates back to 1736. You can walk up the stairs to the top and look out over the water with 360 views. The lighthouse also has a museum you can visit or walk the grounds. After, you can visit Fort Pulaski, which is half way between Tybee Island and Savannah. This park offers trails, tours of the fort, and other activities for your family. These are wonderful places for the kids to explore and learn about history (but you don’t have to tell them the last part). For more information about lighthouse tours and times visit Tybee Island Light Station And Museum.
28 Comments
Kristine
We love Savannah, but have yet to make it to Tybee. We need to put it on the list!
Carey M
I’m sure you will enjoy the different pace.
Alison
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Tybee Island too – one day… 🙂
Melissa
This looks like a wonderful place to visit! I think looking for dolphins and shells sounds like a perfect way to spend a day. I imagine the views from the lighthouse would be amazing, too!
Carey M
It is breathtaking overlooking the ocean. You can see for miles.
Stacy
Thanks for the tip! Looks like a great day trip
Lisa Manderino
I have heard about Tybee Island. I would love to visit, this is on my girls trip bucket list!
Carey M
Its a wonderful place for a girls trip.
Stacey Billingsley
We went to Savannah a few years ago, but we didn’t have time to see Tybee Island. When we go back, I’d like to plan some time there. We’re Missouri folk who drive to Disney, so we like to explore an area on the way home. We’re due for another trip to Savannah!
Carey M
We use Savannah as our stopping spot as well when traveling to and from Florida. If you stay over night, try and stay a night or two on Tybee Island.
Lori Nielsen
Lighthouses are so picturesque! It’s fun that you get to actually go in. My grandkids would love this!
Carey M
The view from the top is beautiful and looks over the beach.
Chantelle
I love lighthouses! This looks like a fun way to spend the day.
Missy
This is the first I have heard about Tybee Island. I like learning about places.
Carey M
Hopefully you can visit one day.
Sara
The lighthouse tour sounds really neat. All of the lighthouses we have visited have always been closed.
Carey M
It is fun to see the inside and the spiral stairs.
kmf
I would love to visit Tybee Island and spend time on the beach and touring the lighthouse and the fort.
Carey M
Tybee is a fun place to visit.
Leeanne
I love lighthouses and when you can go into the light and look around, well, all the better. I love that this lighthouse is the oldest in Georgia.
Carey M
The state park has done a graet job maintaining it.
Leslie
Sounds like a great little day trip!
Barbara
This looks so incredible! I like exploring the city, but I LOVE the peace and tranquility of the beach more!
Carey M
Its a great beach to just sit and relax.
Cindy Mailhot
This looks like a fabulous day trip!
Trisha
We were just looking into camping on Tybee Island so thanks for the post! I’m a sucker for lighthouses and that one looks amazing!
Carey M
I hope you do get to camp and visit the light house. Its a fun place to explore.
Cindy
I’ve heard so much about Tybee Island! I’d love to visit.