08/19/2025
“Tybee Island is considered to be ‘Savannah’s beach,’ but it has its own personality and sense of community that sets it apart from Savannah,” says Pam Brand, co-founder of Discovering Coastal Georgia, who describes the beach town as “a bit quirky, with an almost boho-style vibe.” Outside of the beaches, she shares there’s also an active arts and music scene and all sorts of events—from the Tybee Beach Bum Parade, an island-wide water gun fight, to the Tybee Island Pirate Festival and the YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest. According to Cook, “Visitors can kayak tidal creeks, go dolphin watching, eat a plethora of very fresh seafood, or take a boat to Little Tybee for secluded beaches and untouched beauty.” Brand echoes the latter sentiment, noting that “seafood is the reigning cuisine, but you’ll find lots more, from great pizza to long-standing breakfast spots.” Don’t miss the waffles at Breakfast Club or the grab-and-go biscuit sandwiches from The Window.
These coastal destinations are perfect for a late summer or fall getaway.
