Back in 1883  Tybee Beach was becoming popular with the wealthy Savannah residents and other, more affluent Americans. In 1885 the Savannah and Tybee Railroad was incorporated. The 18-mile journey from Savannah could take the better part of a day when construction of the railroad was begun on August 9, 1886. Today there's no need for a train to take you to Tybee Island from Savannah but Tybee has a perfect mix of the old charm!  

Today's Tybee Island (often referred to as Savannah Beach), less than a half hour drive from Historic Savannah is a popular place to live full time and to vacation. From beach front condominiums in all price ranges, charming beach cottages to sprawling homes with big porches there's something for everyone on Tybee Island.

 With a strong community spirit Tybee residents are always finding ways to have fun from the "Beach Bum Parade" to "Pirate Fest".  For the ""Beach Bum Parade" spectators, line up along the parade route on Butler Avenue armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. What results is an all-out water war for fun loving beach bums of all ages.  There's new years eve fireworks on the pier, The Christmas Parade, The Annual Tybee Island Festival of the Arts and so much more to do.

 Great seafood, beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets make Tybee a place to visit while in Savannah!