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There’s A Whole Lot To Like
About Little Tybee Island, Georgia
By Ann Augunas
Contributing Writer
TYBEE ISLAND, GA — Heading down south anytime soon? If so, and if it would interest you to add a new destination to your travel portfolio, you might consider a visit to Tybee Island. Like us, you may not have even heard of Tybee Island but we found out very quickly that there’s a lot to like about it.
Geographically, Tybee is 14 miles east of downtown Savannah. It is the smallest of a large group of developed, barrier islands that include St. Simons, Jekyll Island, known for the elegant Victorian summer homes of the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller families, and Cumberland Island, where, you may remember, JFK Jr. got married.
Though diminutive in size, only 2.7 square miles, Tybee has a lot going for it. The five miles of sandy beach surrounding most of the island has been attracting visitors to its shores for over 150 years.
Peering into Tybee’s interesting past offers some interesting little nuggets of information. For instance, there was a time when Pirates, Spaniards, French, English and the Confederate States of America flew their flags over the Island. Then during WWII, the northern tip of the island was used by the military as an artillery range.
And remember the Big Bands! Dancing was all the rage during the heyday of the Big Bands, even on this little outpost. On any given weekend the likes of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Cab Calloway and Guy Lombardo performed for audiences at the Tybrisa Pavillion.
Our purpose in coming to Georgia, not too long ago, was to revisit historic Savannah before traveling further south. At the recommendation of a friend we decided to spend two nights and three days in Tybee, choosing the DeSoto Beach Hotel for accommodations. The DeSoto, “Tybee’s Only Beachfront Hotel,” is the perfect place to stay. We were literally steps to the sand. It’s also a great family place, as you might imagine. Amenities include a 24-hour coffee, tea and juice area; continental breakfast; free Wi-Fi; a mini fridge and microwave in each room; free parking for one car; and a heated, outdoor swimming pool, the only one on the beach! And the prices are reasonable. (Visit www.DeSotoBeachProperties.com)
As for what to do? You’ll need time to enjoy the funky shops, the fun eateries, the fine restaurants, and, of course, the beach. Fortunately, because Tybee is small and compact, you can accomplish a lot in a short time. We got to eat at four restaurants in Tybee including the famed Breakfast Club (catered JFK Jr.’s wedding) where the food is great and the lines as well. Still it’s a must! We had a truly fabulous lunch at the equally famous Crab Shack. If you like your shellfish really fresh, like pulled out of the water right in front of you, you’re going to love this place! Also a must. And we had a delightful, upscale dining experience at the Sundae Cafe, (closed on Sundays!) and within walking distance of the DeSoto Hotel. We didn’t find it expensive, either.
As for activities, they run the gamut. Sunning, swimming, sailing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, biking, the list is almost endless. We didn’t get to do much in the way of activities as we were too busy eating or shopping and time didn’t allow for more. While we did manage to pack about four days worth of doing into two, there’s more we didn’t get to do. We didn’t get to climb the 178 steps to the top of Tybee Lighthouse, third oldest in the nation; didn’t take a Dolphin Cruise, or a Sunset Cruise; didn’t get to eat at a couple of other recommended restaurants; and didn’t get to look around downtown Tybee. All that will have to wait until next time, “God willin’ and the creek don’t rise!”
Getting to Tybee is very easy. All it takes is a short ride from downtown Savannah, along Highway 80, over the Bull River Bridge, straight on toward the ocean, and there you are.
You’ll probably find yourself stopping along the way though, just as we did. All those colorful and funky little shops along the side of the highway are too tempting to ignore. And after all the browsing and purchasing you might even stop in at the Sugar Shack on First St. for a black and white shake, just to tide you over ‘til dinner.
I should mention that along the left side of the highway before coming into Tybee is Fort Pulaski, a National Monument site, and worth a visit. We saw no cars going in and so were surprised at the crowd when we arrived. If you have an interest in history, this is a wonderful take-in, even for children. We took a tour of the fort, learning about its place in the Civil War, and about a young officer, Robert E. Lee, whose first military assignment was at this fort.
We didn’t mind that there wasn’t much going on when we did arrive at our destination, and that was okay with us. If we wanted excitement, Savannah was just up the road. We visited at a time when things were still quiet on the island, at least that’s what we thought until we tried going out for dinner and found that lots of folks were doing the same thing. Places filled quickly. One spot could only take reservations for the next evening. We could only imagine what the island would be like when summer crowds descended!
At the end of our brief stay, my husband and I decided that Tybee has to be one of Georgia’s best-kept secrets. Who knew that a place so small could be filled with so many of life’s little pleasures?
For further information, along with colorful descriptions of Tybee Island, aka Savannah Beach, visit www.tybeeisland.com.
About Little Tybee Island, Georgia
By Ann Augunas
Contributing Writer
TYBEE ISLAND, GA — Heading down south anytime soon? If so, and if it would interest you to add a new destination to your travel portfolio, you might consider a visit to Tybee Island. Like us, you may not have even heard of Tybee Island but we found out very quickly that there’s a lot to like about it.
Geographically, Tybee is 14 miles east of downtown Savannah. It is the smallest of a large group of developed, barrier islands that include St. Simons, Jekyll Island, known for the elegant Victorian summer homes of the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller families, and Cumberland Island, where, you may remember, JFK Jr. got married.
Though diminutive in size, only 2.7 square miles, Tybee has a lot going for it. The five miles of sandy beach surrounding most of the island has been attracting visitors to its shores for over 150 years.
Peering into Tybee’s interesting past offers some interesting little nuggets of information. For instance, there was a time when Pirates, Spaniards, French, English and the Confederate States of America flew their flags over the Island. Then during WWII, the northern tip of the island was used by the military as an artillery range.
And remember the Big Bands! Dancing was all the rage during the heyday of the Big Bands, even on this little outpost. On any given weekend the likes of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Cab Calloway and Guy Lombardo performed for audiences at the Tybrisa Pavillion.
Our purpose in coming to Georgia, not too long ago, was to revisit historic Savannah before traveling further south. At the recommendation of a friend we decided to spend two nights and three days in Tybee, choosing the DeSoto Beach Hotel for accommodations. The DeSoto, “Tybee’s Only Beachfront Hotel,” is the perfect place to stay. We were literally steps to the sand. It’s also a great family place, as you might imagine. Amenities include a 24-hour coffee, tea and juice area; continental breakfast; free Wi-Fi; a mini fridge and microwave in each room; free parking for one car; and a heated, outdoor swimming pool, the only one on the beach! And the prices are reasonable. (Visit www.DeSotoBeachProperties.com)
As for what to do? You’ll need time to enjoy the funky shops, the fun eateries, the fine restaurants, and, of course, the beach. Fortunately, because Tybee is small and compact, you can accomplish a lot in a short time. We got to eat at four restaurants in Tybee including the famed Breakfast Club (catered JFK Jr.’s wedding) where the food is great and the lines as well. Still it’s a must! We had a truly fabulous lunch at the equally famous Crab Shack. If you like your shellfish really fresh, like pulled out of the water right in front of you, you’re going to love this place! Also a must. And we had a delightful, upscale dining experience at the Sundae Cafe, (closed on Sundays!) and within walking distance of the DeSoto Hotel. We didn’t find it expensive, either.
As for activities, they run the gamut. Sunning, swimming, sailing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, biking, the list is almost endless. We didn’t get to do much in the way of activities as we were too busy eating or shopping and time didn’t allow for more. While we did manage to pack about four days worth of doing into two, there’s more we didn’t get to do. We didn’t get to climb the 178 steps to the top of Tybee Lighthouse, third oldest in the nation; didn’t take a Dolphin Cruise, or a Sunset Cruise; didn’t get to eat at a couple of other recommended restaurants; and didn’t get to look around downtown Tybee. All that will have to wait until next time, “God willin’ and the creek don’t rise!”
Getting to Tybee is very easy. All it takes is a short ride from downtown Savannah, along Highway 80, over the Bull River Bridge, straight on toward the ocean, and there you are.
You’ll probably find yourself stopping along the way though, just as we did. All those colorful and funky little shops along the side of the highway are too tempting to ignore. And after all the browsing and purchasing you might even stop in at the Sugar Shack on First St. for a black and white shake, just to tide you over ‘til dinner.
I should mention that along the left side of the highway before coming into Tybee is Fort Pulaski, a National Monument site, and worth a visit. We saw no cars going in and so were surprised at the crowd when we arrived. If you have an interest in history, this is a wonderful take-in, even for children. We took a tour of the fort, learning about its place in the Civil War, and about a young officer, Robert E. Lee, whose first military assignment was at this fort.
We didn’t mind that there wasn’t much going on when we did arrive at our destination, and that was okay with us. If we wanted excitement, Savannah was just up the road. We visited at a time when things were still quiet on the island, at least that’s what we thought until we tried going out for dinner and found that lots of folks were doing the same thing. Places filled quickly. One spot could only take reservations for the next evening. We could only imagine what the island would be like when summer crowds descended!
At the end of our brief stay, my husband and I decided that Tybee has to be one of Georgia’s best-kept secrets. Who knew that a place so small could be filled with so many of life’s little pleasures?
For further information, along with colorful descriptions of Tybee Island, aka Savannah Beach, visit www.tybeeisland.com.