GEORGIA COAST

Tybee Island Georgia: A First-Timer’s Guide

Peering through grassy beach dunes towards the Tybee Island lighthouse with a beautiful peach and pink sunset in the background

Tybee Island is one of 14 barrier islands along the beautiful Georgia Coast. Famed for its laid-back beaches, a picturesque back river area, and its somewhat turbulent history, there’s plenty to do on Tybee Island for beach goers, active travelers, and history buffs alike! Tybee is also one of the closest beaches to Savannah, since […]

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Georgia Coast Map: A Quick Overview of Popular Beaches

Pinnable graphic of a Georgia Coast Map in shades of blue and green. ©Savannah First-Timer's Guide

I created this handy Georgia coast map to give you a quick overview of the barrier islands and most popular beaches found along Georgia’s shoreline. Tybee Island, Jekyll Island, and St. Simons Island are popular beaches for families, while Cumberland Island, Little St. Simons, Sapelo, and Ossabaw are barrier islands with more wildlife than people. […]

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