Many of the plants in the sand dunes are dormant through the winter months but are now just starting to wake up. We will start our #dunebloom series with sea rocket (Cakile edentula), one of the first green plants you’ll see popping up on the sand dunes in the late winter/ early spring. A member […]
Drive down Jones Avenue and you’ll notice a colorful new mural adorning the side of The Cafe on 80, at the corner of Jones Avenue and First Street. It’s more than a makeover story. It’s a great story about how the Tybee Island Development Authority/Main Street program supports local businesses. When our Main Street Board of Directors learned […]
Research on Tybee’s dune plant system is now underway by Georgia Southern University. You can follow this fascinating project by checking out updates on the city’s FaceBook page every first Friday of the month. You can learn what flowers are blooming on the dunes, how the dunes are changing, and what this means for coastal […]
Tybee Post Reopens for Movies in March! Your Tybee Post Theater is turning on the lights to bring you the hottest films coming out of Hollywood just as the awards season kicks into high gear! We know that many patrons have spent a year on their couch and watching everything that comes across their small […]
Job Board – Tybee Island, Spring 2021 updated 2/24/21 The Original Crab Shack -Looking for a FUN job? Ready to work hard, play hard, and make good money? The Original Crab Shack is now hiring! We’re looking to add some great crew members as servers, food runner/hosts, bartenders, kitchen staff, and Gift Shack retail staff. […]
We’re teaming up with photographer Jamie Anderson to give away this gift package including a 30” x 20” canvas print of ‘Tybee Island Lighthouse Sunset’! How to Enter: Fill Out the entry form here: https://www.coastalgeorgiaprints.com/free-giveaway-contest That’s It! We’ll choose a winner on Christmas Eve! Coastal Georgia Fine Art Prints
Where to Eat & Drink Out during Christmas on Tybee! Trying to find out who’s open or not during the holidays can be quite stressful especially if you’re visiting from out of town. That’s why we’ve put together this easy list from Tybee’s Bars & Restaurants. Whether you just need a drink in the evening […]
We couldn’t let a year go by — not even this year! — without the return of the world-famous, Guinness-World-Record-setting Tybee Polar Plunge! So, it’s back! With a pandemic twist! This year, the Tybee Post Theater’s big annual fundraiser is going virtual! You can take the Plunge anywhere you want! It’s still on New Year’s Day at […]
We will try to update this list daily as things open up. If we missed you and you would like to be added to the list please email us at [email protected] Updated May 19, 2020. REMAINING CLOSED AJ’s – reopening on Friday, May 29th! 80 East Gastro Pub Tybee Cottage Art Gallery Glazed and Confused […]
Update on Tybee Island Re-openings April 30, 2020 – City of Tybee The following openings will occur on Tybee Island as of Friday, May 1. Open Parking Lots Strand Avenue Lot: open from 16th Street to 17th Street. The southern part of this lot from 17th to 18th will remain closed to serve as the […]
FINAL DECISION: All businesses close at 11 pm, except restaurants may sell take-out food until 2:45 am, if the customer has called in the order. So the convenience stores and bars will close earlier than they normally do. Effective on Friday evening. Can be reviewed, but effective at least until April 1st. Unanimous vote to […]
Updated March 30, 2020 4:31 pm Effective Thursday, March 26 at 12 a.m. we will follow recommendations from the Department of Health and require that all Tybee Island restaurants convert to take out and/or delivery service only. Dine-in service is no longer an option. This order will remain in effect until 12 a.m. April 9, […]
Job Openings on Tybee Island Wouldn’t it be great to live and work in the Best Little Beach Town on the East Coast? With so many businesses gearing up for the season, Tybee Island is just teeming with employment opportunities. If you are looking for a job on Tybee Island, keep reading to see what […]
2020 Tybee Restaurant Week Jan. 23 – Feb 1st. It’s almost that time again! Tybee Restaurant Week kicks off January 23rd thru Feb 1st! Restaurant participating will offer a 3-course, prix fixe dinner menus for only $20-30. A “prix fixe” menu is simply a menu of pre-determined items presented as a multi-course meal (typically an […]
Enjoy Tybee Island this Holiday Season Tybee Island, Georgia begins the Holiday Season on Thanksgiving Day! Many of the island’s restaurants will be open and even cook Thanksgiving Dinner for you. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the time spent with family and friends. The weekend after Thanksgiving is full of festive […]
Where to Eat & Drink Out during Christmas on Tybee! Trying to find out who’s open or not during the holidays can be quite stressful especially if you’re visiting from out of town. That’s why we’ve put together this easy list from Tybee’s Bars & Restaurants. Whether you just need a drink in the evening […]
2019 Tybee Island Pirate Festival Avast ye, scurvy dogs! An event of seismic proportion is drawing nearer, and it ain’t for the faint of heart. Now in its 15th year, the 2019 Tybee Island Pirate Festival will sail in on Thursday, October 10th, and the seaworthy celebration will continue all weekend long. Pirate parties, parades […]
Souvenirs to Take Back from Your Trip to Tybee by Chantel Baul It’s a sad but true fact of life: Every vacation must come to an end. This very reality is what motivates us to snap picture after picture for our photo books and Instagrams. We want to hold on to the memories we make […]
Best Summer Night Hangouts on Tybee With pristine sand beaches and the bright, shining sun casting its glittering reflection over the great Atlantic Ocean, nothing compares to a beautiful summer day on Tybee Island. Summer is when the island is in its prime. The days are long and filled with adventure – kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, […]
Tybee Lighthouse 2019 Sunrise & Sunset Tours These tours are a unique opportunity to experience the Lighthouse before and after hours by joining one of our small private tours. The tour lasts about ninety minutes and includes a climb to the top of the Lighthouse to experience a beautiful Tybee Island sunrise or sunset. We […]
Here’s a fun question … what kind of traveler are you? originally posted via Tybee Vacation Rentals 1.The Solo Adventurer Traveling alone is not and will never be a problem for you! It’s too easy for you to pack a quick bag, full of go-to travel gear, and hit the road. Whether you become […]
Adopt-an-Area Program see the original post on CityofTybee.org The start of the 2019 year has launched the City of Tybee Island’s first ever Adopt-an-Area Program! Similar to Adopt-a-Highway, but instead volunteers adopt an area on Tybee Island. Adoptable areas could be a beach, beach crossover, marsh, park, or any other area on the island. The […]
“Lights Out for Tybee” May 1 – Oct 31 “Lights Out for Tybee” is a program that has been put into effect to protect nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles. Tybee Island urges people to turn off or shield light coming from structures visible from the beach after 9 pm from May 1st to October 31st. Artificial […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beach, please! Savannah Pride presents the 2nd annual Tybee Island Mermaid Festival, May 3 – 5 Savannah PRIDE, the organizers of Savannah’s annual LGBTQ Pride Festival, are hosting the second annual TYBEE ISLAND MERMAID FEST, presented by Tybee Vacation Rentals, Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5, on Tybee Island, […]
Shelling on Tybee When I’m out on the beach doing a Tybee Beach Ecology Trip, I will frequently get asked “when are the best times” or “where are the best places for finding shells on Tybee.” My answer generally goes something like this. When it comes to shelling, Tybee is weird! You never know where […]
Funding Needed to Preserve and Protect The Cockspur Island Lighthouse Since the early 1800s, the Cockspur Island Lighthouse has marked the South Channel of the Savannah River, just 12 miles east of the Port of Savannah. The lighthouse sits on an islet made of oyster shells and marsh grass and is often covered by […]
Spring has Sprung on Tybee Island You can really tell that its Springtime on Tybee Island. From the azaleas blooming to the smiles you see on everyone’s faces, the warm sun is bringing out the best the beach has to offer. This is a fantastic time to get outdoors and take in all the natural […]
Savannah to Tybee Shuttle Service starts on March 4, 2019. Savannah to Tybee Shuttle to resume service on March 4, 2019. The service is offered by Coastal Regional Commission. Contact 1-912-352-0084.
Job Openings on Tybee Island Wouldn’t it be great to live and work in the Best Little Beach Town on the East Coast? With so many businesses gearing up for the season, Tybee Island is just teeming with employment opportunities. If you are looking for a job on Tybee Island, keep reading to see what […]
