Every beach has a personality.
Seriously, every beach is unique in its own way. A beach can also brand an area. As a kid, my friends and I would go to a beach in Orange County that was known for being a giant party. Surf competitions were held there and its personality was trendy. It was fun because we didn’t need an imagination to have a good time. The fun was provided for us. There was something for everyone there. From shopping, to giant parties, to restaurants, it was difficult to find any place to just relax.
Most other beaches in Southern California are very romantic, because they have cliffs where you can catch beautiful sunsets. Some have adorable tide pools with animals (but most have lost their sand dollars). But, I wouldn’t go as far as to label them laid-back or kitschy.
That’s where Tybee Island comes in. It’s not like any other beach we’ve been to before. Houses and buildings have just enough of that sea salt wash that they’re a little faded. It’s quiet and it’s quite literally the embodiment of the South: patient, laid-back, sleepy, and inviting.
The Lighthouse
The Tybee Island lighthouse Across the street from the lighthouse is the Tybee Island MuseumAny beach that has a lighthouse gets instant cuteness points. It doesn’t matter where it’s at or what’s going on. A lighthouse is the building equivalent of a golden retriever puppy. We couldn’t go in at that time due to some painting renovations. But, it was nice to stare at it. To get to the lighthouse, we took a Tybee Island shuttle from Savannah Visitor Center and then exited at the second shuttle stop.
The Beach
Walking to the shoreInstead of waiting for the shuttle (which comes by only four times a day), we walked back to the main part of Tybee Island by following the ocean. Low-lying palmettos met our walk to the shore and then immediately dropped into sand. The sand was probably the softest we’ve felt in a while. It looks so clean, too. The most amazing part is that sand dollars still exist at this beach, which means two things: this is either a very untouched beach, or people are very environmentally conscious and leave those sand dollars in their place.
The Swing
Swings built in?! It’s like a patio rocking chair…but for your beach!There was a swing on the beach that was absolutely adorable. We did what most people do on swings: we played dodgeball. I mean…we sat on it and swung gently with the wind, romantic-style, like two people in love.
The Cuteness
Summer love…We’re in love with all this adorableness. See that? Cuteness overload.The houses, businesses –even the street sign!– on Tybee Island are adorable, too. They’re so beach-y and quaint.
Now It’s Your Turn
To get to Tybee Island, go to the Savannah Visitor Center at 301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The shuttle bus will be at the set of benches outside the visitor center at the following times: 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. It takes about an hour to get to Tybee Island and you will need $3.00 per ride. This is all subject to change at any given time (because it’s The South), so you might want to peruse the shuttle’s website.
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