Tybee Island Beach Day from Savannah: Chairs, Umbrellas & Pickup

Everything's Already There When You Arrive at Tybee Island

You get picked up at your Savannah hotel with a cooler already filled with ice, stop for drinks if you want, and arrive at Tybee Island to find chairs, umbrellas and towels waiting. Spend the day on the beach without setup or cleanup, then ride back to your hotel when you're done.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tybee Island beach day from Savannah

• Pick up in Savannah Historic District
• Stop for beverage and stock coolers
• Arrive at Tybee Island beach
• Set up chairs, umbrellas, and towels
• Carry coolers to the beach
• Relax and enjoy the beach
• Return to pick up location

The experience

The cooler arrives stocked with ice before you even leave Savannah's Historic District. That's the whole point of this beach day. You don't pack, you don't load a car, you don't figure out where to put wet towels on the drive back. A bus picks you up at your hotel, and if you want to grab drinks on the way, you stop. By the time you step onto Tybee Island Beach, your chairs and umbrellas are already planted in the sand.

It sounds small until you're actually there with kids or a group, and someone else has already thought through the cooler, the shade, the seating. The drive from Savannah takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic, and the beverage stop is optional: some people skip it, others use it to grab snacks or sunscreen they forgot. Either way, the logistics are handled. You show up and sit down.

When the day winds down and everyone's tired and sandy, you don't negotiate who's driving or where the car is parked. The bus is waiting, and it takes you straight back to your pickup location in the Historic District. Infants and small children can come along (strollers are fine), and service animals are welcome too. It's the kind of thing that sounds obvious until you've spent a beach day managing your own stuff, and then you realize how much mental space it frees up.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Savannah's Historic District, round-trip transportation to Tybee Island Beach, pre-stocked coolers with ice, beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels. A beverage stop on the way is available if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Tybee Beach Bus

Is this one for you?Best for groups, families with young children, or anyone who wants a full beach day without arranging transport, bringing gear, or managing logistics: the pickup and pre-set chairs mean you arrive ready to sit down.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup is from your location in Savannah's Historic District. The exact time depends on your hotel and the day's schedule. Confirm with the operator when you book.

Is lunch included?

No. The cooler comes stocked with ice, but you'll need to bring food or purchase it at the beach.

Can I bring my own cooler?

The tour includes coolers stocked with ice, so you don't need to bring your own. You're welcome to bring additional items.

How long is the drive to Tybee Island?

About 20 minutes from Savannah's Historic District, depending on traffic.

What if I need to use the restroom on the way?

A beverage stop is built into the itinerary if needed, and you can request stops as the group agrees.

Are there changing facilities at the beach?

Tybee Island Beach has public facilities. Check with the operator for specific details about showers and changing areas.

Can I bring a baby or toddler?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the service is suitable for all fitness levels.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Confirm the operator's weather policy when you book. Most beach days proceed in light rain, but severe weather may result in rescheduling.