Tybee Island Lighthouse

Tybee Island Lighthouse

www.tybeelighthouse.org
Tripadvisor (2,696) · Museum in Tybee Island, United States
Address: 30 Meddin Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: (912) 786-5801
Website: tybeelighthouse.org
Hours: Closed · Opens tomorrow 9 AM
Days of weekOpen hours
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
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
Service Areas: Savannah · Hilton Head Island · Bluffton · Port Wentworth · Tybee Island · Garden City · Daufuskie Island  
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Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving …

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Oct 8, 2024
I love lighthouses but not heights, so I tend to visit a lot of lighthouses at sunset. I knew the light house was closed but it was easy to walk around and get a good view of the grounds. Then at s… Full review by 922dlp
Aug 27, 2024
They had interesting markers explaining the history of the lighthouse and how war in the area as well as mother nature changed the lighthouse over the years. A lot of the building were not wheelchair… Full review by Deborah R
Jul 24, 2024
This is a beautifully maintained site with the lighthouse and keepers’ quarters. The lighthouse is actually one of the easier ones I have climbed even if it is quite tall. There are plenty of landi… Full review by Suz732
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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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We did not sign up online. Rather, we walked up to the ticket kiosk and registered for a time slot at 1:00. 6 people are allowed every 45 min. and masks are required. We got in early. …
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We did not sign up online. Rather, we walked up to the ticket kiosk and registered for a time slot at 1:00. 6 people are allowed every 45 min. and masks are required. We got in early. We spent the waiting time strolling the grounds. Best $2 we ever spent.
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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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I don’t know-we were just visiting from out of town?
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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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