Tybee Island Beach
Tybee Island, GA
Savannah's beach town, with a historic lighthouse at the north end, a low-key pier and pavilion at the south end, and warm, gentle water most of the year.
Warm, gentle water and a real lighthouse to anchor the day, but it's Savannah's beach town and draws the crowds that come with that.
How we score beachesThe north end near the lighthouse has calmer water than the main strip, which makes it the better pick for younger kids.
Dogs are not allowed on Tybee Island's beaches at any time of year due to sea turtle nesting protections.
Savannah's beach stays warm nearly nine months a year, with the water dropping below swimmable only in the dead of winter. Peak season, July into September, brings the heaviest humidity and the tail of hurricane season alike.
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