Things To Do

Tybee Island’s Mid Beach draws from the quiet attraction of North Beach and the iconic action of South Beach to create an atmosphere attractive to any traveler. Follow Highway 80 to just south of Lovell Avenue and you’ll arrive at this centrally-located beach neighborhood. This community is home to beautiful beachfront lodging, delicious dining and is nestled in the middle of the island, providing convenient access to everything!

Fish Art is a unique shopping experience for the whole family! We offer everything from jewelry to concert posters and many things in between. Also, a large selection of cast iron hooks and bottle openers. Plus welded metal art of roosters, flying pig, giraffes and more. Fish art Gallerie is the home of the world famous HAPPY FISH created by Ralph Douglas Jones.

Providing year-round programs for island visitors, scouts, and school groups on the beach, in the marsh, on the water, in the classroom, and the Coastal Georgia Gallery. Please visit tybeemarinescience.org for the latest information on our new center.

Our galleries feature baby alligators, polka-dot batfish, spider crabs, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings, diamondback terrapins, a corn snake, box turtle, horseshoe crab and as well as other animal ambassadors. Admission is $10 per person; children four and under are free. We are currently open Thursday through Sunday, 10am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased on site. Masks are required.

The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909.[2] It has been relit since 2007 for historical rather than navigational purposes.

The lighthouse is situated on an islet off Cockspur Island at the south channel of the Savannah River near Lazaretto Creek, northwest of Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia. It is part of Fort Pulaski National Monument.

Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving colonial era lighthouse towers, though highly modified in the mid 1800s.

Little Tybee Island provides the perfect location for people who enjoy camping under the stars. Fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the waves while you enjoy the splendor of the Tybee night sky.

If you’re an avid fisherman, spend the afternoon cruising the waterways around Little Tybee with Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures.

Nature buffs and bird watchers are also in for a treat. This wilderness gem showcases rich coastal salt marshes, pristine beaches and nature dunes - making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. It preserves Fort Pulaski; during the American Civil War, the Union Army successfully tested rifled cannon in combat in 1862 there, the success of which rendered brick fortifications obsolete. The fort was also used as a prisoner-of-war camp.

The Tybee Pier & Pavilion is located just off U.S. Highway 80 at the end of Tybrisa Street. Great location for fishing and people watching. Besides its spectacular view and great fishing location it s also a meeting place used for dances musical performances and special events. On the premises are picnic tables snack bar and public restrooms. Various festivals and events held here throughout the year. Open daily. Free admission. The pavilion can be rented for weddings family reunions and other social functions.

Sundial Charters is a nature and charter boat company located on Tybee Island, Georgia with the best native, backcountry, and wilderness guides around. We make recommendations for your best adventure, based on your schedule, the tides, predicted weather, and local knowledge. Our most popular trip is the Little Tybee ‘Unplugged’ during which you explore the 6,500 acre natural heritage preserve, lying directly to the South of Tybee Island. We offer dolphin watching, crabbing, cast netting, fossil hunting, birding, light tackle fishing, hiking the barrier islands, and salt marsh ecology. We run trips daily and year round.

Experience the thrill of encountering dolphin in their natural habitat while taking in breathtaking views of Tybee’s serene coastal waters. From historic lighthouses, to majestic Fort Pulaski, to dolphins playing next to the boat, our tours offer something for everyone! And oh, did we mention our enchanting sunset cruises?