Activities

Beach
The beach is family-oriented with generally calm water, wide enough for family sports, and has plenty of public facilities located nearby.

Tybee Pier & Pavilion
Located at the heart of Tybee's public beach, the Tybee Pier and Pavilion is a great spot with a spectacular view. Besides being a great fishing spot, it's also a meeting place for dances, live musical performances, and special events. Picnic tables, a snack bar, and public restrooms provide a perfect spot for families to grab a quick bite and cool refreshments during a hot day at the beach.
The Pier and Pavilion is open daily and has free admission. The pavilion can also be rented for weddings, family reunions, and other social functions.
Contact our sales staff for further information.

Embark on a Coastal Safari
Wilderness Southeast offers interpretive nature tours through different coastal Georgia habitats and wildlife preserves. You can enjoy direct wildlife observation on excursions with a friendly and expert naturalist guide to remote beaches, rivers, swamps, marshes, uninhabited islands, estuaries, and/or maritime forests. For more information visit www.wilderness-southeast.org or call (912) 236-8115.

Dolphin Tours
The bottle-nosed dolphin can be seen playing in their natural habitat. When the sleek, gray fin of the Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphin slices through the salt water, the excitement begins. These fun loving, aquatic mammals are the most intelligent of creatures next to man and are unusually friendly. They frequently come right up to the boat.
Visit Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours for more information. Call Toll-Free 1-800-242-0166.

Sundial Fishing and Nature Tours
Leave the crowds behind and explore Georgia’s wild coast. Sundial Tours offers private boat tours of the salt marsh and barrier islands. Wind through the Spartina Grasses and beach comb on foot with a Coastal Georgia Master Naturalist Captain Rene. Go cast netting and light tackle fishing with her husband local hook Captain Dave. For over ten years they have made their customers’ vacations special. Call them at (912) 786-9470 or visit them on the web at www.sundialcharters.net.

Kayaking
Whether you are an experienced paddler with superb swimming abilities or a beginner with little or no swimming skills, sea kayaking is a fun way to explore the waterways around the island.
Kayak rentals and instructions are available from many different companies around the island.
Visit Sea Kayak of Georgia for more information. Call Toll-Free 1-888-KAYAK-GA.

Fishing
Fishing is a favorite sport of Tybee locals and visitors year around. Fishing is allowed from the beach in many areas as well as from Tybee's main Pier and Pavilion. Rock jetties that are located on the north side of the island is a favorite spot for crabbers, but is also a perfect place for fishing. A fishing pier is also available for public use on the backside of the island. The pier borders on the Back River which separates Tybee Island from Little Tybee Island.
Offshore fishing is also available from many companies on the island.

Tybee Island YMCA Fitness Center
This fully equipped fitness center and gym is located one mile north of the Ocean Plaza, next to the Tybee Island City Hall and Library. For more information on hours of operation and programs visit their website at www.ymcaofcoastalga.org/tybeeisland

Golf Courses
The following are two nearby golf courses.  Call for available tee times.

Wilmington Island Club
(912) 897-1615

Savannah Golf Club – The Oldest Golf Club in America
(912) 232-2156 or visit www.thesavannahgolfclub.com

Nature Trails
Nature trails are scattered throughout the island. Whether you are interested in a short run for exercise or you want to take a self guided nature tour, the trails are available at your leisure.

Historic Site-Seeing
Many historical spots are available on Tybee Island and the surrounding area. Fort Screven is located on Tybee and is open daily for tours. The Tybee Lighthouse is also a joy and is located on our north end. Other area sites include Ft. Pulaski National Monument, The Cockspur Light, the Tybee Museum, Fort Jackson and of course, Historic Downtown Savannah.

Museums
The Tybee Museum is open to the public year round. Visitors can view artifacts and learn more about the history of Tybee Island, with a particular focus on the civil war era.

Shopping
Many shops are available in the heart of Tybee's downtown. Gift shops, Department Stores, boutique shops, and beach oriented stores are available.

Mini-Golf & Games
Island Mini-Golf and Games, located on nearby Wilmington Island, offers an 18 hole Miniature Golf Course, Batting Cages, Bumper Go-Carts, Moon Walk Bounce, Video Games, Fun Food & Refreshments, and a Private Party Room. Perfect for the kids after a day at the beach. For more information visit www.islandminigolf.com or call (912) 898-3833.

Night Life
Our Dolphin Reef Lounge offers thirst-quenching beverages, and live entertainment on weekends.

Tybee also has a variety of bars and pubs throughout the island. Most are within walking distance to the hotel. Some feature live music, karaoke or outdoor dining.

Please see Ocean Plaza Guest Services for more information about these activities.

Area Attractions

Experience Tybee Island
Discover Tybee Island's rich history, natural beauty and Southern charm. Recognized by Condé-Nast Travel Magazine as one of North America's Top 25 Affordable Beach Vacations, Tybee Island is a low-key seaside resort community in the heart of Georgia's Coastal Empire travel region. Tybee Island was voted Best Beach by the readers of Georgia Magazine.  Also, Tybee Island is ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Retire by the Today Show. Just steps away from the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort is the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, an ideal location for a romantic walk, dolphin watching or surf fishing. So, get away and relax on beautiful Tybee Island and enjoy our gracious Southern hospitality and carefree way of life.

Recreation

Fort Pulaski National Monument
Designed by Robert E. Lee and was the site of a major Civil War battle. See photograph above. Visit Fort Pulaski's web site at www.nps.gov/fopu/.

Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum
Very tall and very historic. Visit their web site at www.tybeelighthouse.org.

Tour Boats
Watch dolphins play, view coastal marsh habitats or enjoy a peaceful sunset excursion.

Eco-Tours
Explore nature trails, tour uninhabited barrier islands, paddle sea kayaks or search out species of coastal birds and other wildlife.

Art Galleries
Discover Tybee's valuable treasures in our local art galleries.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Take an educational beach walk to learn about the marine eco-system. Aquariums and touch tanks available. Visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center web site at www.tybeemsc.org.

Public Parks
Lighted ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Bicycles
Peddle the Island - rentals are available.

Beach Rentals
Umbrellas, lounge chairs and rafts are available for rent.

Oatland Island Education Center
Visitors can observe native animals such as Florida panthers, Eastern timber wolves, alligators, and many more in their natural habitat. The Center is open to the public for self-guided trail walks Monday-Friday from 9-4 and most Saturdays from 10-4.
Visit their web site at www.oatlandisland.org.

Tour Buses Welcome
Tybee is motor coach-friendly and does not require special permits or fees. Student groups have discovered the great value, accessibility and friendly atmosphere of Tybee Island.

Festivals and Special Events
Held throughout the year. See our Special Events & Announcements page for a listing.

Old Tybee-Savannah Railroad Trail
Located alongside U.S. Highway 80 between Tybee Island and Wilmington Island, this 6-mile crushed stone multipurpose trail follows the exact path of the historic rail line that once connected Tybee Island with Savannah in the 1800s. A great place for jogging and bicycle riding.