Tybee Island, Georgia
Tybee is Savannah’s barrier-island beach town: Atlantic sand on one side, tidal creeks on the other, and a lighthouse, pier, seafood counters, and Fort Pulaski within a compact weekend.
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Beach guide
South Beach has the pier and the busiest beach-town blocks. North Beach pairs sand with the lighthouse. Mid Beach is quieter, Back River faces sunset, and Little Tybee requires a boat or kayak outing.
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Lighthouse and pier
The Light Station and museum occupy Tybee’s north end. The pier, pavilion, and nearby restaurants sit by South Beach at the other end of the island.
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Second day
Spend a half-day with Cockspur Island’s fort, moat, and river history, or book a dolphin cruise or kayak trip through the marsh beyond the beach road.
See the weekend itinerary →Beach zones
South Beach puts pier walks, casual food, and the island’s liveliest blocks together. North Beach sits beside the lighthouse and museum. Back River faces the sunset and the tidal water used by paddlers, anglers, and boat tours. The beach guide compares all five choices.
Beyond the sand
Fort Pulaski preserves Cockspur Island’s brick fortifications and river history. Back River boat and kayak outings move through salt marsh and tidal creeks west of Tybee’s Atlantic shore.
Tybee in four views
Keep exploring
Pair Tybee with nearby Lowcountry and Atlantic beach towns already in the Second Star Guide collection.
