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Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
Visitors can watch cargo ships approach Savannah, climb the lighthouse or walk the broad beach near the pier. The island's north end feels historic and river-oriented, while the south end carries more of the classic beach-town energy.
The Story of Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
Tybee Island is a barrier-island city east of Savannah at the mouth of the Savannah River. Atlantic beaches, a historic lighthouse, Fort Screven and a working pier make the island both a beach town and a maritime landmark.
Tybee Island Beach, Georgia in Context
Tybee Island is a barrier-island city east of Savannah at the mouth of the Savannah River. Atlantic beaches, a historic lighthouse, Fort Screven and a working pier make the island both a beach town and a maritime landmark.
What Makes It Special
Visitors can watch cargo ships approach Savannah, climb the lighthouse or walk the broad beach near the pier. The island's north end feels historic and river-oriented, while the south end carries more of the classic beach-town energy.
Interesting Facts
The present Tybee Island Light Station tower dates to 1773 and has been rebuilt and modified over time. Tybee's name is believed to come from an Indigenous word associated with salt.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see Tybee's beach, pier, lighthouse and ships moving along the horizon.
The Story of Tybee Island Beach, Georgia
Tybee Island is a barrier-island city east of Savannah at the mouth of the Savannah River. Atlantic beaches, a historic lighthouse, Fort Screven and a working pier make the island both a beach town and a maritime landmark.
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