Guidebook to Tybee Island
Sightseeing
Located on Tybee Island, the historic Tybee Post Theater, was constructed in 1930 as a movie house for the soldiers stationed at the Army base in the now Fort Screven Historic District. After going dark in the mid-1960s, the curtain was raised for the first time in 50 years in September 2015, reborn as a performing arts and movie venue for Tybee residents and visitors alike!
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Tybee Post Theater
10 Van Horne AveLocated on Tybee Island, the historic Tybee Post Theater, was constructed in 1930 as a movie house for the soldiers stationed at the Army base in the now Fort Screven Historic District. After going dark in the mid-1960s, the curtain was raised for the first time in 50 years in September 2015, reborn as a performing arts and movie venue for Tybee residents and visitors alike!
Fort Pulaski is located on Cockspur Island about 15 miles away from Historic Savannah Georgia. The monument was named after the Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski and was established as a National Monument by President Calvin Coolidge in October of 1924. Today the National Park Service strives to protect restore and manage the Fort Pulaski National Monument for all people to enjoy.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument
101 US-80Fort Pulaski is located on Cockspur Island about 15 miles away from Historic Savannah Georgia. The monument was named after the Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski and was established as a National Monument by President Calvin Coolidge in October of 1924. Today the National Park Service strives to protect restore and manage the Fort Pulaski National Monument for all people to enjoy.
Built on a stretch of the Savannah & Atlantic Railroad line, the 6-mile McQueen’s Island Trail offers a salt-air excursion for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Built in 1887, the railroad carried passengers from Savannah to Tybee Island, a popular turn-of-the-century beach resort. A highway to the island was built in 1923, leading to the demise of the railroad.
McQueen's Island Historic Trail
McQueen's Island Historic TrailBuilt on a stretch of the Savannah & Atlantic Railroad line, the 6-mile McQueen’s Island Trail offers a salt-air excursion for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Built in 1887, the railroad carried passengers from Savannah to Tybee Island, a popular turn-of-the-century beach resort. A highway to the island was built in 1923, leading to the demise of the railroad.
Little Tybee, owned by the state of Georgia, is an uninhabited barrier island lying just to the south of Tybee Island. It is made up of salt marsh interspersed with hardwood hammocks and fronts the Atlantic Ocean with pristine beaches. It is an undisturbed nature preserve with no hotels or other dwellings on the island, but camping is allowed.
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Little Tybee Island
Little Tybee, owned by the state of Georgia, is an uninhabited barrier island lying just to the south of Tybee Island. It is made up of salt marsh interspersed with hardwood hammocks and fronts the Atlantic Ocean with pristine beaches. It is an undisturbed nature preserve with no hotels or other dwellings on the island, but camping is allowed.
The lighthouse that stands on Cockspur Island was built in 1855 on an oyster bed foundation. This 46 foot tower has an eastern side that is shaped like the prow of a ship to help it withstand the battering it takes from the waters that surround it. During the Civil War when the Confederate forces fell to the Union the Cockspur Lighthouse stood directly in the line of fire in the 30 hours of battle. Amazingly, the lighthouse suffered no damage.
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Cockspur Island Lighthouse
The lighthouse that stands on Cockspur Island was built in 1855 on an oyster bed foundation. This 46 foot tower has an eastern side that is shaped like the prow of a ship to help it withstand the battering it takes from the waters that surround it. During the Civil War when the Confederate forces fell to the Union the Cockspur Lighthouse stood directly in the line of fire in the 30 hours of battle. Amazingly, the lighthouse suffered no damage.
Year-round programs (to include hour long Walks, Talks & Treks) for island visitors, scouts, and school groups on the beach, in the marsh, on the water, in the classroom, and the Coastal Gallery. Guided tours on Tybee's Beaches are part of the programs offered! The Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s mission is to shape responsible stewardship of Coastal Georgia’s natural resources through marine science-based education, conservation, and research.
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center
37 Meddin DriveYear-round programs (to include hour long Walks, Talks & Treks) for island visitors, scouts, and school groups on the beach, in the marsh, on the water, in the classroom, and the Coastal Gallery. Guided tours on Tybee's Beaches are part of the programs offered! The Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s mission is to shape responsible stewardship of Coastal Georgia’s natural resources through marine science-based education, conservation, and research.
Ice Cream
Shaved Ice, Ice Cream, & Frozen Custard Recommendations
Seaweeds
1405 Butler AveA great place fro shaved ice and ice cream, especially in the middle of summer!
One of the best Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Places! I would highly recommend everyone go and try this if possible, it never disappoints. Also, it's conveniently very close to the airbnb so perfect to pick up on the way home from the beach.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
7878 US-80One of the best Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Places! I would highly recommend everyone go and try this if possible, it never disappoints. Also, it's conveniently very close to the airbnb so perfect to pick up on the way home from the beach.
Coffee Shop
A trendy and artistic coffee shop. It definitely won't disappoint in either taste or experience!
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Tybean ART & Coffee Bar
1213 Old US Hwy 80A trendy and artistic coffee shop. It definitely won't disappoint in either taste or experience!
Restaurant
A great place for fresh shellfish, with a down to earth atmosphere. The restaurant is located along an alligator lagoon and is a fantastic place to watch the sun set! The restaurant is very laid back and homey, which is a great way to end a long day at the beach.
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The Crab Shack
40 Estill Hammock RdA great place for fresh shellfish, with a down to earth atmosphere. The restaurant is located along an alligator lagoon and is a fantastic place to watch the sun set! The restaurant is very laid back and homey, which is a great way to end a long day at the beach.
Incredible sunset views combined with a full service bar is an incredible combination! The deck specializes in bar food and specialty cocktails, which if that your scene you should look no further.
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The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen
404 Butler AveIncredible sunset views combined with a full service bar is an incredible combination! The deck specializes in bar food and specialty cocktails, which if that your scene you should look no further.
A dive bar pizza and beer restaurant that is a great option for a cheap night out! The restaurant is a favorite of locals for a reason, just know that this is very much a dive bar, so if that is not your scene I would not recommend it!
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Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze
1213 US-80A dive bar pizza and beer restaurant that is a great option for a cheap night out! The restaurant is a favorite of locals for a reason, just know that this is very much a dive bar, so if that is not your scene I would not recommend it!
The best place to go for fried seafood! Additionally the views of the Back River can't be beat, plus you can arrive by car, boat, or seaplane! The dock is right there, so you can have your seafood and rent a kayak, too.
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A-J's Dockside Restaurant
1315 Chatham AveThe best place to go for fried seafood! Additionally the views of the Back River can't be beat, plus you can arrive by car, boat, or seaplane! The dock is right there, so you can have your seafood and rent a kayak, too.
Popular no-frills breakfast spot often has a line but the turnover is quick. This is a white-toast-and-hash-browns type of diner. If you’re in the mood for a traditional, old school Southern breakfast, you can't beat this place!
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Breakfast Club
1500 Butler AvePopular no-frills breakfast spot often has a line but the turnover is quick. This is a white-toast-and-hash-browns type of diner. If you’re in the mood for a traditional, old school Southern breakfast, you can't beat this place!
Gerald's has award-winning locally-caught fried shrimp! It also serves massive portions at a cheap price, making it one of the cheapest, tastiest, and filling meals on Tybee Island.
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Gerald's Pig & Shrimp
1115 US-80Gerald's has award-winning locally-caught fried shrimp! It also serves massive portions at a cheap price, making it one of the cheapest, tastiest, and filling meals on Tybee Island.
Best taco restaurant on Tybee Island! A homemade taco shop that serves authentic Mexican tacos. A must try on Tybee!
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Chamacos Tacos & Surf
1105 Butler AveBest taco restaurant on Tybee Island! A homemade taco shop that serves authentic Mexican tacos. A must try on Tybee!
A famous Sunday brunch spot known for its incredible location right on the beach and the great Blood Marys!
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Fannies On the Beach
1613 Strand AveA famous Sunday brunch spot known for its incredible location right on the beach and the great Blood Marys!
A refined spot for Southern Lowcountry classics like seafood, hand-cut steak, and burgers ground by hand! This is a great restaurant for those visiting from Savannah who want more of an urban upscale vibe.
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Sundae Cafe
304 1st StA refined spot for Southern Lowcountry classics like seafood, hand-cut steak, and burgers ground by hand! This is a great restaurant for those visiting from Savannah who want more of an urban upscale vibe.
Spanky's is famous for it's chicken tenders and spuds in a divey atmosphere! If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere for lunch on the beach, spanky's is a great spot to catch a quick bite.
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Spanky's Beachside
1605 Strand AveSpanky's is famous for it's chicken tenders and spuds in a divey atmosphere! If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere for lunch on the beach, spanky's is a great spot to catch a quick bite.