Tybee Island Georgia

Though Steve and I have been to Savannah a few times, we had never visited Tybee Island, Georgia just across the river.

Hi from beautiful Tybee Island Georgia

On the road again!

After 5 months at John Prince Park Campground. near our former home in Wellington, we were excited to be on the move again! On our way to our son and daughter in love’s new home in the mountains of South Carolina we stopped for a couple of nights in Savannah. Remembering our wonderful stay at CreekFire RV Resort when we first began our full time journey, we opted to stay there again.

Shopping

We really only had one day for exploring so we decided to finally visit Tybee Island. After days of downpours, we were lucky to have glorious weather for sightseeing. As we were driving to the beach we passed a whole bunch of artists’ tents which were calling us to them. Don’t you just love an unexpected art show? The tents were set up by local artists and crafts people in front of adorable and charming boutiques. We had so much fun meandering from tent to store to tent.

Needless to say we bought a souvenir magnet from Tybee Island that had a colorful sea turtle on it. And Steve spotted a fabulous Christmas tree ornament for Brian and Eve. How could we pass up an ornament that looks like a travel trailer, complete with a Christmas tree and a string of teeny tiny Christmas lights that actually light?

Tybee Island Georgia sand dunes at the beach

The dunes of Tybee Island Beach

Tybee Island Georgia Center Street beach access.

Center Street takes you right to the ocean on Tybee Island

Savannah’s Beach

After our little bit of retail therapy we headed to the beach. The Atlantic Ocean was smooth as glass with just a bit of white foam at the sandy edge. And though the air temperature was about 68 degrees, there were plenty of people basking in the sun. I imagine that the water was pretty chilly. Not one person was in the ocean.

Three story house with garages and balconies on Tybee Island Georgia

Beautiful twin house near the beach

Turquoise house with lime green shutters and white trim on Tybee Island Georgia

This would be my house! Not only is it turquoise, but the address is 16, our lucky number!!!

From the beach we explored more of the island which didn’t take very long because Tybee Island is only 1 mile wide by 3 miles long. We found plenty of beach front vacation rentals and side streets with lovely homes. At the north end of the island stands the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum.

Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum

Tybee Island Georgia's Tybee Island Lighthouse and additional buildings.

Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum

In 1732 General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony had the Tybee Lighthouse built. It 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. All of its historic support buildings are still standing on its five-acre site. The Tybee Lighthouse has been rebuilt several times. The current light station displays its 1916 day mark with 178 stairs and a First Order Fresnel lens which is 9-feet tall.

Battery Brumby

An old fort on Tybee Island Georgia now used as a severe weather safe haven.

Battery Brumby 1898, part of Fort Screven

Right across from the lighthouse is Fort Screven’s Battery Brumby, which is now used as a severe weather safe haven.

Tybee Island, Georgia has a lot to offer. In addition to the beach there are nature trails, birding trails, fishing, art galleries, theater and plenty of restaurants to sate your appetite. There’s even an RV park on the island. So next time we visit, we hope to stay for a few days to really experience all that the island has to offer!