Location: Georgia < USA
Nearest Airport:
Savannah at 25
Miles
Car: recommended
Tybee Island is a small barrier island with several miles of wide white sand beaches, nesting ground of sea turtles. Tidal marshes. Spanish moss. Sea shells. Lighthouse. Shrimp boats. Fresh seafood. Watch sunrises and sunsets from porch swings on the beach. No high-rises (35 ft building height limit). North end of the island is quiet and serene. Most of the beach goers are on the south end at the long pier and pavilion where you find the classic beach shopping --- T-shirts, beach towels, gifts, umbrella drinks. Just 20 minutes from historic Savannah and its multitude of art galleries, restaurants, and entertainments including theatre, a music festival, and a film festival.