Tybee Island, Georgia Activities

• Tybee Island, Georgia, is in Chatham County, approximately 15 miles east of Savannah and 270 miles southeast of Atlanta. Visitors to Tybee Island can find a variety of activities to enjoy on the island in addition to spending the day at its public beaches. Among these are visiting local historic attractions and nature centers. The community of Tybee Island has a public park that offers a variety of recreational activities.

Light Station and Museum

• The Tybee Island Light Station and Museum is on Meddin Avenue, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The site has served as home to a lighthouse since 1736 with the present station built following the Civil War. A museum recounts the history of the town as well as its lighthouse. Those who wish to make the climb up its 187 stairs can also tour the lighthouse for a view of the community and ocean.

  Open Wednesday through Monday, the attraction closes every Tuesday as well as on St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. General admission was $7 as of October 2010. Senior citizens, children and active U.S. servicemembers receive admission rate discounts. On-site parking is available.

Marine Science Center

• The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is at the corner of Stand Avenue and 14th Street in downtown Tybee Island. The center is accessible from the adjacent public beach. A variety of permanent exhibits educate visitors about local marine life and ocean habitats. An aquarium is on-site as well as a touch pool, where children can pet sea creatures.

  The center regularly organizes special programs and activities and leads beach discovery walks, a guided experience that includes wildlife watching as well as lessons in local ecology. The center is open daily, year-round and is free though some special events and activities may carry a fee. Reservations are recommended for programs like the discovery walks. The nearest parking is along the street in metered spaces.

Campground and Park

• The River's End Campground and Park is at the intersection of Fort Avenue and Polk Street in Downtown Tybee Island. The City of Tybee Island oversees and maintains the public park and visitors can camp in an RV or tent at one of the 95 campsites at the park. Open year-round, the facility has a public swimming pool and a picnic area available. Potluck dinners, movie and game nights occur weekly for guests.

  Two special programs leave from the park, the Surf to Turf Interpretive Walks last for one and one-half hours and include lessons about local wildlife habitats delivered by a local naturalist and science teacher. The guide also offers a night-time hiking program called Starry, Starry Night Hikes. These excursions also last one and one-half hours. Guided walks and tours carry a fee and need a minimum number of participants.