Tybee Island Light Station

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Tybee’s Light Station, built in 1773, is Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse, and one of America’s most complete historic light stations. It has been guiding mariners safely into the Savannah River for more than 270 years, although it has been rebuilt several times. All of its original support buildings are still located on the five-acre site off US-80 at Fort Screven. Still a functioning navigational aid, the station’s light, courtesy of a first order Fresnel lens, can be seen 18 miles out to sea.

Visitors willing to climb the 178 steps to the top of the recently restored lighthouse will enjoy a spectacular view of the entire island. The newly renovated head keeper’s cottage, the Tybee Museum and gift shop are also on site.


Hours of Operation:
  • Open every day, except Tuesday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Entrance tickets are not available after 4.30pm.
  • Closed St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Cost:
(Includes admission to the Tybee Museum)

  • Adults: $7.00
  • Seniors: $+)
  • Children: $)
  • Children: Free (5 and under)
  • Groups: $ or more people) with a reservation. $6.00 without
  • Military: $5.00 (Must present ID)
  • Coast Guard: Free (Must present ID)

For additional information, call or visit tybeelighthouse.org

Coming Soon to Theaters!
Watch Trailer for The Last Song Movie
"The Last Song" is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks and was filmed on Tybee during the Summer of 2009. It will be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 2, 2010. Click on image above to watch a trailer for the upcoming film and to learn more about it.
Upcoming Events
  • Lights On for Tybee
    04 Dec 2009
  • Tybee Christmas Parade
    12 Dec 2009
  • New Year's Fireworks
    31 Dec 2009
  • Polar Bear Plunge
    01 Jan 2010

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