The Guide

Savannah Guides

Editorial picks and local knowledge from people who live here.

Bars & Nightlife

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Savannah Bachelorette Weekend: The Full Game Plan

Savannah bachelorette weekend, planned like a local: rooftop happy hours, dueling pianos, a bridal-party spa afternoon, and a 21+ ghost tour night - honestly sorted. Book it early.

Savannah Boutique Hotels: The Small Stays with Big Style

Hotels & Inns

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Savannah Boutique Hotels: The Small Stays with Big Style

Savannah's boutique hotels, honestly sorted: the design stays downtown, mansion-scale resorts beside Forsyth Park, and riverfront style picks - plus when a B&B is the smarter play.

A Romantic Weekend in Savannah: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Slow Down

Hotels & Inns

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

A Romantic Weekend in Savannah: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Slow Down

The couples' weekend in Savannah: inns with port at turndown, Champagne brunch at the Collins Quarter, a couples massage at Saltgrass Spa, and the free ferry ride across the river.

Savannah Squares Walking Tour: The Bull Street Route from River to Fountain

Attractions & Entertainment

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Savannah Squares Walking Tour: The Bull Street Route from River to Fountain

The squares walk we'd hand a friend: Reynolds Square, Bull Street as Chippewa, Madison, and Monterey stack in order, the Cathedral on Lafayette, and the big Forsyth Park fountains.

Savannah Family Hotels: Where to Stay with Kids

Hotels & Inns

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Savannah Family Hotels: Where to Stay with Kids

The best Savannah family hotels by trip type: downtown pools, the free ferry play, suites with kitchenettes, airport value picks, and the Tybee beach resort — sorted for real trips

Savannah to Charleston Road Trip: 5 Stops Worth the Detour

Tours & Excursions

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Savannah to Charleston Road Trip: 5 Stops Worth the Detour

Savannah and Charleston sit about 100 miles apart, but the drive between them is half the fun. Here's the route, the stops worth making along the way, and how to time the whole day

Best Hotels Near the Historic District: Sleeping Inside Savannah's Squares

Hotels & Inns

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Best Hotels Near the Historic District: Sleeping Inside Savannah's Squares

Sleep inside the postcard: the best hotels near Savannah's Historic District — square-core boutiques, mansion inns, and the ferry-commuted resort across the river with quick picks.

Day Trips by Car from Savannah: 5 Drives Worth the Tank

Tours & Excursions

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Day Trips by Car from Savannah: 5 Drives Worth the Tank

Skip the wheel downtown — these five drives from Savannah are what the rental is actually for: Tybee, Wormsloe, Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Charleston with practical verified stops.

Best Hotels Near River Street: Where to Sleep on Savannah's Waterfront

Hotels & Inns

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Best Hotels Near River Street: Where to Sleep on Savannah's Waterfront

River Street is Savannah's best address: sleep in a genuine 1817 cotton warehouse, wake to container ships on the water, and walk the cobblestones before the morning crowds arrive.

Do You Need a Car in Savannah? The Honest Answer

Tours & Excursions

Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Do You Need a Car in Savannah? The Honest Answer

Short answer: no for the Historic District, probably yes for Tybee and day trips. Here's the honest breakdown — free shuttles, parking reality, and when a rental actually pays off.

The Best Restaurants in Savannah: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

Restaurants

Tue, Sep 29, 2026

The Best Restaurants in Savannah: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

Savannah's best restaurants, mapped by neighborhood: bucket-list tables around the squares, River Street seafood, Starland and Tybee picks, plus what to book ahead and what's cash only.

Savannah in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary

Attractions & Entertainment

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Savannah in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary

Three days is the sweet spot for Savannah: squares and the cathedral, house museums, River Street nights, then a full Tybee beach day. This itinerary orders the city the way it's actually walkable.

Tybee Island Beach Rentals: Chairs, Umbrellas, and Getting Set Up on the Sand

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Tybee Island Beach Rentals: Chairs, Umbrellas, and Getting Set Up on the Sand

Skip hauling chairs, umbrellas, and coolers across hot sand. Tybee's rental companies set up a full spot on the beach before you arrive - and rent jet skis, pontoons, and kayaks when sitting still isn't the plan.

Savannah Spas: The Local's Guide to Every Way to Unwind

Massage & Spa

Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Savannah Spas: The Local's Guide to Every Way to Unwind

Historic-home day spas a block off the squares, resort spas perched over the river, a salt cave in Pooler, and an island-side massage at Tybee - the city's verified spa scene, matched to the trip you're on.

Tours & Excursions

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

The Best Ghost Tours in Savannah: Ranked and Compared

Eight credible ghost tour companies work Savannah's twenty-two squares — here's our ranked comparison of every one, matched to the kind of scare you actually want.

Tybee Island Hotels & Places to Stay

Hotels & Inns

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Tybee Island Hotels & Places to Stay

Tybee Island has exactly four places to stay — one old-school resort, one beachfront simple stay, and two B&Bs. Here is the complete menu, mapped by which end of the island you want to wake up on.

Hotels & Inns

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Savannah's Most Charming Historic B&Bs and Inns

Savannah's most charming historic B&Bs and inns, honestly ranked — which inns earn their keep, which sleep thin, and exactly what breakfast at each one gets you.

Hotels & Inns

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Where to Stay in Savannah: The Best Hotels & Inns by Area

Where to stay in Savannah, honestly organized by area — the Historic District, River Street, Tybee, and the I-95 corridor — what each neighborhood actually costs, sounds like, and walks like.

Concert Venues & Live Music

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Live Music in Savannah: A Local's Guide to Every Kind of Show

Every kind of live music night in Savannah — arena tours, historic theaters, basement jazz bars and sci-fi dives, organized by the show you're after.

Tours & Excursions

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Savannah Tours: Every Kind of Tour, Honestly Explained

Every kind of Savannah tour honestly explained — walking, trolley, riverboat, ghost, kayak and dolphin — so you pick the right one for your trip.

Best Coffee Shops in Savannah: A Local's Guide to the Good Stuff

Coffee Shops & Cafes

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Best Coffee Shops in Savannah: A Local's Guide to the Good Stuff

A local's guide to Savannah's best coffee shops — where to get a great flat white from the Historic District to the islands, organized by neighborhood.

Things to Do in Savannah: The Local's Guide to the Good Stuff

Attractions & Entertainment

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Things to Do in Savannah: The Local's Guide to the Good Stuff

The local's guide to the best things to do in Savannah — squares, tours, ghost stories, river time, and the stuff worth skipping.

Savannah Happy Hour Guide: Every Verified Deal, Day by Day

Bars & Nightlife

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Savannah Happy Hour Guide: Every Verified Deal, Day by Day

Every happy hour we've verified in Savannah — 19 bars and restaurants with confirmed days, times, and specials, organized day by day.

Tybee Island: The Perfect Day Trip from Savannah

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Tybee Island: The Perfect Day Trip from Savannah

How to do Tybee Island right — the beach, the lighthouse, the crab shacks, and the timing that makes it perfect.

River Street Savannah: The Complete Guide to the Waterfront

Attractions & Entertainment

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

River Street Savannah: The Complete Guide to the Waterfront

Everything on River Street — the shops, the restaurants, the riverboats, and how to actually enjoy Savannah's waterfront.

Where to Eat in Savannah: A Local's Guide to the Best Restaurants

Restaurants

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Where to Eat in Savannah: A Local's Guide to the Best Restaurants

A local's guide to Savannah's best restaurants — from crab shacks on Tybee to the Historic District's finest tables.