Tybee Vacation Information Center

Many people don’t realize that Savannah has the 4th largest container port in the United States. At 42 feet deep, the Savannah River can take 98% of the world’s ships, which means we can bring in and take out a lot of merchandise. For those who like ships, one of the most awesome sights is to sit on River Street and watch these monsters come in and out. Every Friday, the Savannah Morning News Newspaper publishes a list of ships scheduled to come in and out of the harbor, and the Concierge at Tybee Vacation Rentals keeps that schedule handy, as well.

Go to River Street, order a take-out sandwich and some fantastic candy at River Street Sweets (they’ll give free samples of Pralines, a pecan and caramel, sugary treat), and sit and watch the River and the ships. You can also see the Tugs that help the ships come in and out of the Savannah Harbor. Better yet, take the ferry across to Hutchinson Island (costs about $1) and experience life on the River yourself.

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Welcome to the area! We want you to know about all of the tours we offer. Not only do we have our wonderful Old Savannah Trolley Tour that shows you the history and culture of Savannah, but we have many other venues, as well.

First Tybee Island. While there is no official tour, we do have a staff member that can give you a Tybee Tour. Just ask our Concierge for details.

Old Savannah Tours Ghostly Nights Trolley & Spirits Stroll featuring the Pirates House. Get the ghost tour, dinner at the Pirates House and a journey into the dark! Prices range from $44 for adults to $29 for children, but prices vary depending on if you stay for dinner. Call 912.234.8128 for more information or to make reservations.

Tybee Vacation Rentals recommends the ghost tour provided by Sixth Sense Savannah. It has been featured by the New York Times, Scariest Places on Earth, and National Geographic Kids to name a few. Call 1.866.666.DEAD or go to www.sixthsensesavannah.com.

Legends and Lunch is a Savannah River cruise that gives you a 2 hour narrated voyage on the Savannah River, with lunch catered by our famous Paula Deen’s Lady and Sons restaurant. Prices are $36 for adults and $28 for children. Reservations are required. Call 912.234.8128.

The Paula Deen Tour - peek into the life of chef and restauranteer Paula Deen and have lunch at Uncle Bubbas, her brother’s restaurant. $56 for tour and lunch.

Hey Girl Scouts–we have a special tour for you–get your badge and discover Savannah. Scouts’ tickets are $12, adults/leaders are $19.

River Street Riverboat Tours - get on an old stern-wheel boat and glide up and down the Savannah River. They sail year around and they have a variety of venues: the one hour narrative tour; a dinner and entertainment cruise featuring a buffet dinner; a Gospel Dinner Cruise featuring Gospel music and southern cuisine; a lunch cruise; and a Murder Afloat mystery cruise which allows the guest to become an amateur sleuth. Call 912.232.6404 for reservations.

Dolphin tours are a great way to see the coastline, the Cockspur Lighthouse and dolphins. We recommend Dolphin Adventures which has a number of tours throughout the day, including a sunset tour. Call 912.786. 5848.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours are a great, slow way to see Savannah. Several companies do narrated historic tours and ghost tours. We recommend Carriage Tours of Savannah. Call 912.236.6756.

For another great way to see Savannah, take a walking tour. There’s no better way to see the squares than to stroll through them. Not only will you see the historic buildings, houses and monuments, but you’ll also get a glimpse at our hidden gardens. Call 912.234.3571 or 912.921.4455 for information.

Pedicabs - Wow-can’t believe those people can do this, but they do and what fun. It’s relaxing, easy, slow, and sure beats walking in the really hot humid weather. For details, call 912.232.7900.

Do you know that more than 85 movies have been shot in and around Savannah and Tybee? We have a 90-minute, air-conditioned tour that shows you the local sites and scenes of our movies, plus there are clips of those places as you drive by. Call Savannah Movie Tours at 912.234.3440 or go to www.savannahmovietours.net.

Savannah and the surrounding area have a rich African-American heritage and culture. There are tours for history, food, museums and so forth. Call 912.234.8091 or go to www.mikkistoursbytaste.com.

Love food? We have a great tour called the Foody Tour where not only do you learn about Savannah’s rich culinary history, but you also sample food from a variety of local eateries. For details go to www.savannahmovietours.net or call 912.234.3440.

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Sandy’s North Shore

4 Dogwood Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
BEDROOMS: 3, BATHS: 2
CAPACITY: 8
PARKING SPACES: 4

VIEW: Beach view
PETS: Yes
HANDICAP FRIENDLY: No
SQ FOOT: Approx. 1,400

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Tybee Lights #110C

110C Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
BEDROOMS: 2, BATHS: 1.5
CAPACITY: 6
PARKING SPACES: 2

VIEW: Beach front
PETS: Yes
HANDICAP FRIENDLY: No
SQ FOOT: Approx. 978

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Remember your prom? It was great to dress up, dance without a care, and snuggle up to your honey.

Do it again at the Tybee Prom. On Saturday, July 26th Tybee will host its annual Prom. Tickets are $20 and the band is the Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love (with a name like that you KNOW it’ll be fun). All monies go to benefit the Tybee Beautification Association, so not only will you have fun, but you’ll also beautify Tybee. The place is the American Legion Hall and for information call 912.272.9200.

Need something to wear? There is a Goodwill only minutes from Tybee that will have just the dress or tie you need for pennies. Directions: go off Tybee on Hwy 80 over the Bull River Bridge. Turn left at the first light-Johnny Mercer Blvd. Go approx. 1 1/2 miles and the Goodwill is on your right in the shopping center.

Go back in time and come to the Prom!

Photo above by Sherri Simmons. See Pictures of 2007 Tybee Prom.

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