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Fishing Charters & Marinas

Reel 'Em N Charters

Tybee Island

Extremely flexible charter lengths (4 to 12 hours), specialized shark fishing trips, USCG licensed captains. Private deep sea fishing charters, nearshore and offshore bottom fishing, trolling, shark fishing; trip durations available in 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12-hour increments.

Fishing Charters & Marinas

Tybee Island Charters

Tybee Island

Combines fishing charters with eco-tours, barrier island fossil hunts, and lodging rental services. Deep sea fishing, inshore fishing (trout, redfish, flounder), offshore fishing (snapper, grouper, cobia), specialty eco-tours, fossil hunting trips, island cottage rentals.

Fishing Charters & Marinas

Tybee Island Marina

Tybee Island

Closest marina on Tybee Island to Lazaretto Creek and the Atlantic Ocean; 2000+ linear feet of deep-water dockage; home to Bubba Gumbo's seafood restaurant. Wet slip storage, dry rack storage, deep-water dockage (2000+ linear ft), fuel dock, boat launch ramp, transient dockage, hosting site for charter and rental fleets.

Fishing Charters & Marinas

Marshland Adventures

Tybee Island

Specializes in calm, inland salt marsh waters ideal for families with young children; departs directly from the Crab Shack dock on Chimney Creek. Inshore light tackle fishing charters targeting redfish, trout, flounder, and sharks; family and kid-friendly trips; 3-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour options; tackle, bait, and fuel included.

Tybee Island

Nestled in a quiet residential area near the lighthouse and Fort Screven, this bed and breakfast is a lovely tropical retreat. It is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway where you can enjoy southern breakfasts in the garden gazebo or relax on the porch swings.

Hotels & Inns

Hotel Tybee

Tybee Island

With over 130 years of history on South Beach, this oceanfront resort is a classic choice for families on Tybee Island. You can soak up the sun at one of their two outdoor pools, enjoy a drink at the poolside tiki bar, and walk directly out to the beach.

Tybee Island

Located on North Beach, this 1898 Victorian home offers a charming historic stay just steps from the lighthouse and the ocean. You can relax on the wrap-around porch, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or borrow beach gear and head down to the water for the day.

Hotels & Inns

DeSoto Beach Hotel

Tybee Island

This is Tybee’s only direct beachfront hotel, making it the perfect home base for a coastal getaway. You can spend your days by the heated and cooled oceanfront pool, head out to the sand through direct beach access, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning of your stay.

Attractions & Entertainment

Tybee Island Light Station & Museum

Tybee Island

Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse (145 feet), one of America's most intact historic lighthouse stations Lighthouse climb (178 steps), historic keeper's cottage tours, Tybee Museum exhibit access, gift shop

Attractions & Entertainment

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Tybee Island

State-of-the-art North Beach eco-facility dedicated to coastal Georgia marine life and sea turtle rescue Beach walks, marsh treks, sea turtle exhibits, touch tanks, educational summer camps, group programs

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Tybee Jet Ski and Watersports

Tybee Island

Premier waterfront launch location directly across from Little Tybee Island; guided dolphin kayak tours across the river Guided jet ski rentals & tours, single and tandem kayak rentals, guided kayak tours to Little Tybee Island, pontoon boat rentals, private sunset cruises

Tybee Island

First and only dedicated stand-up paddleboard outfitter and school in Savannah and Tybee; certified SUP instructors; Back River launch access Stand-up paddleboard rentals, flatwater & surf SUP lessons, guided paddleboard tours, youth summer paddle camps, paddleboard sales

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Aqua Dawg Kayak Company

Tybee Island

Beginner-friendly guided paddle tours; canine-friendly kayak experiences; local salt marsh experts Guided kayak eco-tours, single and tandem kayak rentals, pet-friendly kayak trips, shuttle services

Concert Venues & Live Music

Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Island

Restored 1930 movie house originally built for Fort Screven soldiers; non-profit 200-seat performing arts center and sole indoor theater on Tybee Island live music concerts, theatrical plays, movie screenings, stand-up comedy, concessions, bar service, local community events

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Burke's Beach Rentals, Inc.

Tybee Island

On-site setup service directly on the sand at major Tybee beach access points; family-owned local business Daily beach chair rentals, jumbo umbrella setups, float rentals, full on-site setup service

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Tybee North Beach Rentals

Tybee Island

Prime North Beach location near North Beach Grill and Tybee Lighthouse; on-sand setup stand Standard beach chair rentals, lounge chair rentals, jumbo umbrella rentals, on-site beach gear setups

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Castles in the Sand

Tybee Island

Turnkey luxury beach experiences styled and set up directly on the sand prior to guest arrival Luxury beach cabana and umbrella setups, plush lounge chairs, beach games, coolers with ice, custom event and bachelorette beach setups

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Tybee Beach Ecology Trips

Tybee Island

Led personally by marine biologist Dr. Joe Richardson; hands-on tidal biology learning using nets and specimen viewing trays Guided low-tide beach walking tours, marine biology field explorations, tidal pool specimen study, school and scout group trips

Tours & Excursions

Sundial Charters

Tybee Island

Led by female Captain Rene Heidt, native naturalist and environmentalist; highly personalized small-group custom boat charters Custom nature boat charters, beachcombing and fossil/shark tooth hunting trips on uninhabited islands, dolphin watching, crab catching

Tybee Island

High-powered dual engine boat producing wake that dolphins love to jump and play in; guaranteed dolphin sightings 60-75 minute daytime dolphin tours, sunset dolphin cruises, private charter cruises around Tybee waterways

Tours & Excursions

Sea Kayak Georgia

Tybee Island

Premier coastal paddling outfitter operating over 25 years; highly certified guides specializing in barrier island ecology Half-day and full-day guided sea kayak tours to Little Tybee Island, SUP tours, BCU/ACA instruction, annual paddle symposiums

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Tybee Island Watersports

Tybee Island

Offers unique floating tiki boat cruises and high-performance Yamaha Waverunners for guided dolphin jet ski tours Guided jet ski tours, pontoon boat rentals, tiki boat party cruises, kayak and paddleboard rentals

Tours & Excursions

Amick's Deep Sea Fishing

Tybee Island

Decades of deep sea experience out of Tybee Island; spacious 41ft offshore vessel with air-conditioned cabin Full day 10-hour offshore deep sea private charters for up to 6 passengers, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, trolling for king mackerel

Massage & Spa

Tybee Beach Massage

Tybee Island

If you need a break on Tybee Island, this boutique massage center just off US-80 is a perfect stop. They offer a range of styles including deep tissue, Swedish, and beachside massage, and you can enjoy direct cash discounts on all their regularly priced treatments.

Massage & Spa

Tybee Salt Spa

Tybee Island

Located within the historic Beachview Inn on the South End of Tybee Island, this is the island's only salt spa. It is a wonderful getaway for halotherapy, hydrotherapy baths, and relaxation massages, especially when booking one of their all-inclusive three-hour spa packages.

Restaurants

Bubba Gumbo's

Tybee Island

Located on Lazaretto Creek Marina; fresh wild shrimp right off local shrimp boats docked outside; seafood gumbo, lowcountry boil, laid-back dockside vibe Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Boat docking

Tybee Island

Located directly on Tybee's Back River; famous for sunset views, deviled crabs, steamed oysters, fried shrimp, outdoor deck over water Lunch, Dinner, Outdoor dock seating, Full bar

Tybee Island

Unassuming strip-mall location concealing Tybee Island's top fine dining restaurant; famous pecan-crusted catch, ribeye steaks, crab cakes, martini bar; top rated for 20+ years Lunch, Dinner, Full bar

Coffee Shops & Cafes

Tybean Art & Coffee Bar

Tybee Island

Nestled in the colorful Tybee Oaks shopping village, this is the island’s go-to spot for specialized roasted coffee. You can browse local art, jewelry, and unique gifts while enjoying a pastry on the dog-friendly outdoor deck. It is the perfect place to relax with a cold brew or espresso.

Tybee Island

Tybee Island's only oceanfront restaurant directly on the beach dunes (at Beachside Colony Resort); fresh fish tacos, frozen cocktails, ocean breeze deck Lunch, Dinner, Beachfront bar, Outdoor deck dining

Restaurants

The Crab Shack

Tybee Island

'Where the elite eat in their bare feet' — a sprawling Tybee Island waterfront seafood landmark with dining decks on Chimney Creek. Giant steamed seafood trays and boiled seafood steam pots, frozen drinks and beer buckets, live alligator lagoon with feeding opportunities, exotic birds, gift shop, and boat dockage.

Tybee Island

legendary Tybee Island rustic shack dive bar, license plates and stickers covering walls, eccentric beach vibe, famous huge pizza slices custom stone-baked pizza, cold beer, cocktails, outdoor deck seating, dog-friendly patio

Tybee Island

voted Best Seafood & Best Live Music on Tybee, giant deck on Butler Ave, famous hushpuppies & crab legs steamed & fried seafood platters, frozen margaritas & daiquiris, craft beer, outdoor covered deck, live music

Tybee Island

located right between the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse and the beach, outdoor deck under palm trees, gourmet Caribbean-infused seafood Caribbean/pork/seafood menu, tropical cocktails, draft beer, live reggae/blues music, beach view patio