If the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has put a damper on your beach vacation, look no further than Georgia's Barrier Islands. The New York Times recently featured Tybee Island as an alternative to Gulf Coast vacations. This laid-back beach town makes for a perfect day trip during your Savannah vacation.
A short twenty minute drive east of downtown Savannah you will find Tybee Island, one of Georgia's most well-known beaches. This barrier island offers five miles of beautiful beaches as well as museums, forts, and lighthouses. Tybee Island offers both riverfront and oceanfront beaches, which are all open to the public. This enjoyable island offers several resturants and shopping areas that have a unique island style. The history buff will enjoy visits to Fort Pulaski and Fort Screven as well as climbing the 178 steps of the Tybee Island Light Station, Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse. Visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center to learn more about the barrier islands and local marine life found in Georgia. Tybee Island is an important nesting area for endangered sea turtles and each year during nesting season, from May 1 until October 31, several nests can be found on Tybee's beaches. Some annual events on Tybee Island include Mardi Gras Tybee in March, Island Beach Bum Parade in May, Labor Day Bash in September, and Tybee Pirate Fest in October. For more information about Tybee Island visit the Tybee Website.
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