Tybee Pier & Pavilion
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.
The original Tybrisa Pier & Pavilion stood for three-quarters of a century as a landmark on the South Atlantic Ocean. Built in 1891 by the Central of Georgia Railroad it became a well-known destination for day-trippers and seasonal visitors during a time when advertisements hailed Tybee as the Premier South Atlantic Resort. Its open dance floor amid a coastal setting made it a legendary stop on the Big Band tour and for five decades of entertainers. Fire destroyed it in 1967. Led by efforts of the people of Tybee Island Chatham County built the Tybrisa Pavilion II and dedicated it on the 9th of August 1996.
The Tybee Pier and Pavilion has become one of the premier entertainment centers in Chatham County.
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Is there a lost and found area there at the pier? I lost my prescription sunglasses there on Sunday, August 21, 2016.
Can you rent the bar and food stands on the pier. When renting the pier for a wedding. Does it cost extra
The bar and food stands are separate than the renting of the pier. I’ll try and get you some info on who to contact.
I understand there are no showers, but are there places to rinse off sand?
Hi Alyssa, there are showers at North Beach and then there are foot washing stations at South Beach.
The pavilion and pier needs to be smoke free. My daughter and I have asthma and it’s a huge health issue. 2 weeks ago we went up in the pavilion to seek shelter from the rain and so many people was smoking up there we couldn’t stay. It was so bad we had to seek medical treatment for my daughter so she could receive a breathing treatment and steroids.
Do i have to reserve the pavilion to have a birthday celebration for a 10 year old?
I mean the pier..
I believe so. Here is the direct link for more info. http://parks.chathamcounty.org/Facility-Rentals/FacID/TB1
I am coming after Labor Day. Will the snack shop and bar on the pavilion be open then?
They should be. Most places stay open into November now.
Do you need a fishing licenses to fish on the pier if so how much would it be for a day fishing licenses?
Hi Conner, anyone over the age of 16 needs a fishing licence in Georgia. You can purchase one at: Funky Fish 211 BUTLER AVE TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328 (912) 7864712. Here is a link to GA DNR for rules and regulations and you can also purchase online.
What is the length of the pier in feet?
Honestly do not have that answer. I looked on the counties site and it was not listed either.
Hotel Tybee contest?? LOL
Ahhhh… 🙂
Yep me too haha
Can you rent fishing gear and buy bait to fish with on or near the pier?
Yes you can at Riptide Bait and Tackle at the end of the pier.
Will there be Easter service on the pier this year? Who leads it? When does it start?
Hi Leslie, I have just reached out to All Saints Episcopal Church who usually host the service to confirm. I will let you know as soon as there is an answer.
Do you have to pay to park?
Yes Tybee is a pay to park community. Here is a link to our Parking Information.
How can I reserve the pier and pavilion for a wedding and reception?
Hello!
I checked the Chatham county parks and rec website, but I am not sure if I would be able to have a cookout there? Would I provide my own grills or bring food since there were no grills listed at the site? Also, alcohol is okay?
Thank you!
Vivian, I do not think grills are okay but I would imagine some alcohol would be. But then again there is a bar on the pier and they may not want to step on their toes. You may need to call and get the full rules: contact the Park Services Office 912-652-6780
Hi. What is the parking situation? Can we rent a parking lot or would our guest have to find parking on their own?
I think I answered in a previous post.
Hi. What is the parking situation like? We want to have a ceremony there but are unsure if we can if there is not parking. Is there a parking lot we can rent or is everyone on their own when looking for parking?
Hi Cedric, parking is parking on the island. On the weekends its tough but I can usually find something. I may have to walk a block or two but i can find it. The weekdays are not that bad. No you can not rent a parking lot since the Island is a public beach. You can buy day passes from the city but you still would need to find a spot on your own. Pretty much it all depends on what time of year and what time of day you have the ceremony on.
Are there showers and changing rooms at the beach for day trips?
There are not showers currently but there are bathrooms you can change in.
We are planning a day trip up there this Saturday June 20th, but I have never been I need to know if there are pinic tables on the beach by the water and also if there are grills on the beach.
There are no picnic tables on the beach nor can you grill on the beach. You may want to consider Memorial park where there are grills and covered pavilions for use. Find more info here: Click Here
What about a small birthday party for a 3 year old, are the pinic tables first come first serve for that as well or is a permit needed?
Stephen, I think you have to reserve the tables at the pier. http://parks.chathamcounty.org/Facility-Rentals/FacID/TB1
Hello…Am I reading this correctly…… the pier/pavillion on Tybee can be rented for a wedding???
I thought it was a public place, like a park, and couldn’t be rented…..but it can???
I am looking for a beach venue for my daughter’s wedding next year.
We love that area and have visited Tybee many times.
Could you send info?
Thank you very much,
Donna
Canton, Georgia
Hi Donna,
Yes it can be rented from the county, but be warned the pier will still be open to the public. They only let a section of it be blocked off. Here is the link for booking and it also shows the calendar. http://parks.chathamcounty.org/Facility-Rentals/FacID/TB1
I have seen different people on the pier dancing, singing, hula hooping, or just sitting at a table and playing the guitar, do these people. Have to have permits to do this ? Or is it ok if nothing is going on to just sit and sing,
No you don’t need a permit for that stuff. 🙂 Sit and sing all you like!
Seriously! What a place!