Tybee Lighthouse and Sea Oats

Tybee Island Lighthouse

www.tybeelighthouse.org
4.5/5
(2.7K) · Museum in Tybee Island, United States
Address: 30 Meddin Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: (912) 786-5801
Website: tybeelighthouse.org
Hours: Open · Closes 4:30 PM
Days of weekOpen hours
Thursday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Service Areas: Savannah · Hilton Head Island · Bluffton · Port Wentworth · Tybee Island · Garden City · Daufuskie Island  
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The Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse located on the north end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It overlooks the Savannah River at the point where the river …

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Mar 14, 2025
Beautiful day, beautiful view! The 178 steps weren’t too hard. Fascinating information. Wonderful volunteers! Museum was interesting.Full review by Newfoundmm
Mar 13, 2025
We were visiting Tybee Island in March so the beach and water were not warm enough yet. We drove around the island and really did not see much other fun stuff to do there, so our impression was that …Full review by 2doglady
Mar 9, 2025
We went through the lighthouse and museum. There are about 178 spiral steps to the top. It was a great experience but you need to be able to walk up the steps there is no wheelchair access. If …Full review by waynek752
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Articles

Oldest and Tallest Active Lighthouse in Georgia
This site is one of the most complete light stations in the U.S., retaining not only the lighthouse, but also all of its support buildings…
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The Highest Structure in Colonial America
The Tybee Island Light, also known simply as the Tybee Lighthouse is located on Tybee Island, Georgia, east of Savannah at the mout…
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Restored to Its Former Glory
Tybee Island, a name passed down from the Native Euchees, was first claimed by Spanish explorer Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon in 1520. U…
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Stairs to the Top
The Tybee Island Light Station is Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, at 144 feet (44 metres). Originally constructed in 1736 under …
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Located:Tybee Island, Georgia
Height:144 feet (44 m)

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Can reserve sunrise tickets
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Not sure. Call them and see.
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What is being done for social distancing during covid-19? Are guests being limited? Masks required?
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Mask are required. They do limit how many people go into the lighthouse.
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Other than climbing the light house is it wheel chair friendly
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No unfortunately they are not wheelchair frendly.
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How do we get there from Savannah River Walk
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It's an easy drive via Harry Truman Parkway and US 80E. Plenty of signs once you get to Tybee Island showing you the way to the Lighthouse. Takes about 20 minutes.
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Are mini backpacks really not allowed? What if i carry it like a purse?
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I never carry a purse and did not see anyone else with one. It is kind of a narrow climb so maybe that is why they discourage any bags of any kind. Sorry that I can’t be of more help. It …
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I never carry a purse and did not see anyone else with one. It is kind of a narrow climb so maybe that is why they discourage any bags of any kind. Sorry that I can’t be of more help. It really is worth the climb. It was really beautiful to see almost the entire island from the lighthouse.
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