Things to do
Climb Tybee Light Station, tour Fort Pulaski, visit the Marine Science Center, walk the pier, and book dolphin, kayak or marsh outings.
Tybee landmarks
Light Station
The climb has resting platforms but no elevator. Admission also covers the museum in Battery Garland. The site is closed Tuesdays, the tower can close in adverse weather, and ticket-holder parking has a two-hour limit.
Pier zone
The pavilion, pier, nearby food, and busy beach approaches show Tybee at its most social. Come back toward evening after the strongest sun has eased.
Fort Pulaski
Walk the brick fort, moat, and exhibits for Civil War and river history. The north shoreline is permanently closed; check NPS alerts before leaving Tybee Road.
Water
A dolphin cruise offers marsh and river views without paddling; check whether it departs from Tybee or Savannah, and compare trip length, shade, restrooms, and weather terms. Guided kayak trips reach closer to creeks and marsh edges; check the route, equipment, landing plan, tides, and cancellation policy.
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Marine Science Center
The coastal galleries feature live animals, interactive stations, and a fossil room at the end of the North Beach parking lot. The galleries close Tuesdays; separately scheduled walks, talks, and treks may be available that day.
Little Tybee
Little Tybee is a wild-island excursion reached over tidal water. Choose an experienced guide or arrive properly equipped, and confirm current conditions before departure.
Read the Little Tybee guide →North Beach alternative
The center’s live-animal galleries work as a shorter North Beach visit, while scheduled Beach Ecology Walks, Marsh Ecology Treks, and other programs add a defined hour outdoors. Check the day’s program calendar and ticket details: gallery admission and programs are distinct, though some program tickets include general admission. The galleries and Light Station close Tuesdays, but the center offers programs that day; confirm availability before going.
National parks pass
If Fort Pulaski is in the plan, compare the site ticket with the America the Beautiful annual pass. Reservations and tours may still cost extra.
Verify pass acceptance and any timed-entry rules before you go.
Bookable experiences
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GetYourGuide activities
These separately selected GetYourGuide activities remain available alongside the broader tour search.
A tiki boat outing from Tybee Island that leans casual and social, giving groups a fun floating break from the beach.
Enjoy a 5.5-hour tour from Savannah including trolley/bus transport to Tybee Island, lunch at the Crab Shack, a dolphin cruise, and photo stops at the Tybee Island Lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Explore Georgia’s marine life with live exhibits, interactive stations, and conservation programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
75-minute adrenaline-fueled jet ski ride on GTX 130 around Tybee Island with scenic views and safety measures included.
Separate locations
Fort Pulaski requires a drive back toward Cockspur Island. Dolphin cruises and kayak trips have fixed meeting points and weather limits. Treat either one as the afternoon destination instead of adding it after a long lighthouse and beach visit.
