Tybee Island is a unique small coastal barrier island only 11 miles east of Savannah, GA. The origin of the unusual name of "Tybee" is in itself a legend. Native Americans came to the island to hunt and fish, and gave it the name Tybee, which is a Euchee Indian word meaning "salt."

Approximately 2,500 locals call Tybee home with the summer population swelling to 8,000 at times. Tybee has many restaurants - from fine dining to favorites with a more casual atmosphere. Our rental packet will include our personal favorites.

Tybee Island Light Station
Ordered by General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony, in 1732, the Tybee Island Light Station has been guiding mariners safe entrance into the Savannah River for over 270 years. The Tybee Island Light Station is one of America's most intact having all of its historic support buildings on its five-acre site.

Beach lovers from all over the world come to the Tybee Island beaches, Lighthouse, Marine Science center, Museums, Fort Screven and nearby Fort Pulaski.

Tybee Island's history is reflected by the Lighthouse, constructed in 1739. The structure, which stands today is 154 feet high.

Fort Pulaski National Monument
Information on Tybee's Fort Pulaski National Monument from the National Park Service.

Numerous historic attractions on or near the island range from Fort Pulaski National Monument Fort Pulaski was a Civil War - era fort and is now operated by the National Park Service, to the famous Savannah Historic District, located west of Tybee Island

Tybee is a peaceful 15 minute drive over the marsh from historic Savannah, GA. Savannah is the setting for the popular novel, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Fort Screven, on Tybee Island was established on March 18, 1898, though construction was not completed until 1901. Its original name, Camp Graham, was changed in honor of James Screven. Screven was a Georgia Militia brigadier general who was killed at Midway Church in 1778, during the Revolutionary war. The Georgia Legislature had passed a law in 1786 providing for a fort to be named in honor of General Screven, but the fortification was never built. In 1808, however, the Federal government obtained jurisdiction over the property on Tybee Island that would become Fort Screven. Actual title was acquired in 1875, and the fort -- armed with 20 guns -- was active in the Spanish-American War and both World Wars. From 1897 to 1947, Fort Screven was an integral part of America's coastal defense system. Troops trained and stood guard on Tybee Island throughout the Spanish-American War of 1898, World War I, and World War II. In 1947 the Fort was closed and sold to the town of Tybee.

City of Tybee
Information on city rules, regulations and services, provided by City Hall.

Friends of the Tybee Theater
The Friends of the Tybee Theater are dedicated to the purchase, and transformation of the old Post Theater into a world class facility with the capability of live productions, film, lectures, concerts, receptions and multiple community activities.

Jaycee Park
Of our parks here on Tybee Island, Jaycee Park is the more scenic with it's lush nature of wildlife, variety of plant life, and marshy creeks.

Memorial Park
Memorial Park on Tybee Island is a favorite location for picnicking, and other get-togethers for families and organizations.

National Weather Service

Tybee Island Museum
A brief visual, virtual tour of the Tybee Island Museum, located inside of Battery Garland, across from the Tybee Lighthouse, and next to Fort Screven here on Tybee Island Georgia.

Tybee Island Online
Tybee Island Online provides an ever expanding source of information presented as a preview to your next visit to Tybee Island.

Tybee Island Tourism Council
Information on Tybee businesses and attractions provided by the Tybee Island Tourism Council.

Tybee Marathon
The Memorial Health Tybee Island Marathon was begun in 1994 and is the area's premiere running event. It is conducted by the Savannah Striders Track Club and is run every winter.