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About Tybee Island, GA

Tybee Island is Georgia's easternmost point, an 18-mile drive from Savannah via scenic US Highway 80 through coastal marshlands. This Atlantic barrier island draws beachgoers to its wide sandy shores and the historic 1916 lighthouse. Summer brings crowds and afternoon thunderstorms, while winter offers mild weather and fewer visitors. You can climb all 178 steps to the top of the lighthouse for sweeping ocean views.

Where is Tybee Island, GA on the map?

Tybee Island, GA is in United States, at 32.010, -80.853 - about 36 km east of Garden City, GA.

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What is the closest airport to Tybee Island, GA?

The closest airport to Tybee Island, GA is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, 42 km (about 47 min by car).

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