Destination: Tybee Island
Guide to Tybee Island
Tybee Island is a small island located 18 miles east of Savannah, Georgia. The island itself is about 3 miles long and only 3/4 of a mile wide. As a destination, it is as beautiful & unique as they come. Consistently named one of the top-rated beaches in the U.S., Tybee boasts gorgeous shorelines, peaceful views, fabulous history, and endless outdoor activities. If you want to plan a one-of-a-kind destination wedding or allow guests to build a real vacation around your special event plans then check out more of our information about visiting Tybee Island, GA. Have Questions?
Amazing Activities to do on Tybee Island
Venue Location
The Venue is located on Tybee Island, a barrier island accessible by car from Historic Savannah, Georgia. Tybee Island, Georgia is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Tybee is a small island just 3½ miles long with sandy beaches that wrap the island in length 6 ½ miles.
The Tybee Island Wedding Chapel and Grand Ballroom are located on the marsh as you first drive onto Island.
Water Activities
Popular water activities on Tybee Island
- Kayaking
- Stand up paddle boarding
- kite surfing
- deep sea fishing
- inshore “green water” fishing
- surfing
- Diving (Go looking for the missing Tybee Bomb)
Land Activities
Not everything on Tybee Island involves you jumping into the water and getting wet. Though Tybee Island is small there are so many things to see. To really see the Island we recommend bicycling, rollerblading, or, renting a golf cart to take in all the sights, sounds, and smalls of Tybee. Try also touring Little Tybee, visit historic Fort Pulaski and Fort Screven, learn all about sea life at the new Tybee Island Marine Science Center, numerous parks and playgrounds, along with abundant wildlife at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Tybee Shopping & Restaurants
Tybee Island is known for it’s unique locally owned artist shops and locally owned restaurants. Across the street from the Chapel & Ballroom is The Oaks shopping center. The Oaks has many popular shops including Seaside Sisters. Seaside Sisters has unique gifts that you will not find anywhere else besides on Tybee Island. While shopping in The Oaks make sure that you stop into the local coffee ship, Tybean. The south end of Tybee Island has many other beach shops where you will be sure to find the perfect Tybee souvenir. Sprinkled through out Tybee are many other favorite restaurants including; The Crab Shack, AJ’s on the back river, Sundae cafe and the North Beach Bar & Grill. Explore more Shops and Restaurants recommended by our lodging partners, Oceanfront Cottage Rentals.
Tybee Lodging
Oceanfront Cottage Rentals is our exclusive lodging parnter and offers a fantastic selection of luxury and/or affordable vacation rental homes on Tybee Island, Georgia.
Our Destination Wedding Specialist are available for any questions that you might have while planning your destination wedding on Tybee Island, Georgia.
