TYBEE ISLAND TOOLKIT

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2 CONTENTS Sample Itineraries Weather Trends & Forecast Motorcoach Parking & Map Accolades

SAMPLE ITINERARIES NATURALIST WALK Tybee is the host to a fragile and unique ecosystem of native birds, marine life and protected sand dunes.

Go to the North Beach Bird Sanctuary and spot Black Skimmers, Brown Pelicans, Red Throated Loons, and the Painted Bunting, Tybee s official bird.

Take a walk on the wild side and let your group experience Tybee s natural beauty.

Today we are left with monuments and landmarks that have stood the test of time. Visit the Tybee Island Light Station, Georgia s oldest and tallest lighthouse complex.

Spend the day at Fort Pulaski, Tybee s Civil War fortress, and watch cannon firing demonstrations from reenactors in period dress.

3 SAMPLE ITINERARIES NATURALIST WALK Tybee is the host to a fragile and unique ecosystem of native birds, marine life and protected sand dunes. Take a dolphin cruise and watch Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins race alongside your boat. Go to the North Beach Bird Sanctuary and spot Black Skimmers, Brown Pelicans, Red Throated Loons, and the Painted Bunting, Tybee s official bird. Join the Tybee Island Marine Science Center on eco walks to spot marsh creatures, sand crabs, jellyfish and more. Take a walk on the wild side and let your group experience Tybee s natural beauty. EXPLORE HISTORIC HIGHWAY 80 Tybee s history spans back 500 years to the days of Spanish exploration of the Americas. Today we are left with monuments and landmarks that have stood the test of time. Visit the Tybee Island Light Station, Georgia s oldest and tallest lighthouse complex. Stroll down Officer s Row and Fort Screven, now the home of the Tybee Island Museum. Spend the day at Fort Pulaski, Tybee s Civil War fortress, and watch cannon firing demonstrations from reenactors in period dress. Walk through the extensive indoor exhibit chronicling Tybee s Civil War history. Get a glimpse into the past on Tybee s historic Highway 80. TOUR THE TASTES OF TYBEE Chefs on Tybee Island are forever developing new and tasty takes on classic coastal dishes. Share a Low Country Boil platter big enough to feed a bus full of hungry travelers, sample crisp salads topped with fresh seafood, or dig into a classic cheeseburger. Tybee restaurants offer it all. Each menu at one of the many classic Tybee staples offers something different to please the palates of many. Need help deciding on which hot spots to hit? Take advantage of Visit Tybee s group itinerary planning assistance. 3

ADVENTURE ISLAND For the groups seeking adventure on land and sea, Tybee offers an array of watersports and land-bound activities to accommodate

Tybee is a bike-friendly island and offers numerous trails to explore, including McQueen s Trail, located just off the island near Fort Pulaski.

Lessons are offered for all ages and experience levels. Let the island take your group on an adventure.

Though the name says Little, this island is twice the size of Tybee Island.

a sanctuary. Camping is also allowed for those who want to enjoy the island for more than a day.

4 ADVENTURE ISLAND For the groups seeking adventure on land and sea, Tybee offers an array of watersports and land-bound activities to accommodate all. Rent golf carts or bicycles for an easier, more intimate way to see the island. Tybee is a bike-friendly island and offers numerous trails to explore, including McQueen s Trail, located just off the island near Fort Pulaski. Kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis are available for rent to explore the stunning coastal waterways. Lessons are offered for all ages and experience levels. Let the island take your group on an adventure. EXPEDITION TO LITTLE TYBEE ISLAND Venture out for the day on Little Tybee Island, an uninhabited natural oasis just south of Tybee Island. Though the name says Little, this island is twice the size of Tybee Island. Private charters are available to take groups to Little Tybee to enjoy a picnic, the quiet sandy beach and the wildlife that inhabits the island as a sanctuary. Camping is also allowed for those who want to enjoy the island for more than a day. DAY TRIP TO SAVANNAH Tybee Island is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the Landmark Historic District of Savannah. The close proximity makes a day trip to Savannah the perfect activity to plan for your group. Spend the day walking the historic squares, sampling chocolaty confections from local sweet shops and bakeries, and exploring the hundreds of years of history that mark the beginning of the 13th colony of Georgia. 4

5 WEATHER TRENDS & FORECAST Visitors to Tybee Island, Georgia can expect a pleasant climate! The warm spring and summer days are refreshingly offset by the cool breezes rolling in from the Atlantic Ocean. During the fall and winter months, plan on enjoying remarkably mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. TYBEE ISLAND WEATHER FACTS On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 107 F in On average, the coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was 4 F in The most precipitation on average occurs in August. ANNUAL AVERAGES Month Avg. High Avg. Low Mean Avg. Precip Record High Record Low January inches 85 (1975) 4 (1985) February inches 84 (1986) 15 (1958) March inches 90 (1963) 21 (1980) April inches 95 (1986) 32 (1989) May inches 99 (1986) 37 (1963) June inches 101 (1986) 45 (1997) July inches 107 (1986) 50 (1968) August inches 103 (1954) 53 (1986) September inches 98 (1986) 46 (1967) October inches 97 (1986) 63 (1976) November inches 88 (1961) 23 (1970) December inches 83 (1984) 10 (1983) 5

MOTORCOACH PARKING & MAP SOUTH END - TYBEE PIER AND BEACH Take Highway 80 East until it becomes Butler Avenue. Continue on Butler Avenue and turn left onto 14th Street.

6 MOTORCOACH PARKING & MAP SOUTH END - TYBEE PIER AND BEACH Take Highway 80 East until it becomes Butler Avenue. Continue on Butler Avenue and turn left onto 14th Street. Travel approximately one block and enter the 14th Street parking area. Proceed south to 15th Street and turn right. Loading and unloading is on your immediate right. SOUTH END PARKING Once unloaded, continue down 15th Street and turn right on Butler Avenue. Bus parking is on the right between 14th and 15th Streets (no idling). This space is on a first-come basis. If full, proceed to Memorial Park. MEMORIAL PARK PARKING Proceed down Butler Avenue and turn left (west) onto 5th Street. Then turn right onto Jones Avenue. Bus parking is available past the fire station between 4th and 5th Streets. Bus wheels must be off the pavement (no idling). When departing, turn right onto 4th Street. This leads to Butler Avenue. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE LOADING AND UNLOADING Take Highway 80 East until it becomes Butler Avenue. Continue on Butler Avenue. Turn left onto Tybrisa (16th) Street then turn right onto Strand Avenue. There is an unloading zone just past Spanky s. NORTH END FOR LIGHTHOUSE AND NORTH BEACH To reach the Tybee Island Lighthouse and North Beach, turn left at the first stop light on the island onto Campbell Avenue. Campbell Avenue dead ends at Van Horne. Turn left onto Van Horne and then right onto Taylor Street. Continue on Taylor Street to the North Parking Lot entrance and turn left (past the Lighthouse parking lot). Bus parking is available at the far end of the lot parallel to Fort Screven in the grass (no idling). TYBEE OAKS Motorcoach parking is available on Highway 80, west of the Tybee Oaks entrance. 6

Taylor St 95 16 Savannah Parking SOUTH CAROLINA Bay St Islands Expwy 80 Tybee Island Hilton Head Island GEORGIA Tybee Island is only 20 minutes from Savannah.

Pulaski Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp & Marina (See Inset) Tybee Road Tybee Island Bus Map South End for Tybee Pier and Beach Bus Route North End for Lighthouse and North Beach Bus Route Multi-axel

Chatham Ave Park of 7 Flags 15th St 7th Ave 6th Ave Bus Parking (No Idling) 14th St 5th Ave Miller Ave 14th St 13th St 12th St Loading/ Unloading Zone Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion Venetian Dr 12th St

Ca mpbell Ave S. Ca mpbell Ave Bus Parking (No Idling) 4th St 3rd St Miller Ave 2nd St Jones Ave 2nd Ave Lovell Ave Tybee City Hall Memorial Park Tybee Library Tybee YMCA Lewis Ave Ave S.

7 Taylor St Savannah Parking SOUTH CAROLINA Bay St Islands Expwy 80 Tybee Island Hilton Head Island GEORGIA Tybee Island is only 20 minutes from Savannah. Fishing Pier Lazaretto Creek San Marco Dr 80 Tybee Bridge Cockspur Lighthouse Dr Catalina Estill Hammock Rd Pelican Dr To Savannah Cockspur Lighthouse Ft. Pulaski Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp & Marina (See Inset) Tybee Road Tybee Island Bus Map South End for Tybee Pier and Beach Bus Route North End for Lighthouse and North Beach Bus Route Multi-axel Vehicles Prohibited Lifeguard Patrol Area (Seasonal) Lifeguard Station (Seasonal) Area Reserved for Swimming Shopping Public Restroom 80 Ave Estill 18th St Inlet Ave 17th St Izlar Ave Tybrisa St Chatham Ave Park of 7 Flags 15th St 7th Ave 6th Ave Bus Parking (No Idling) 14th St 5th Ave Miller Ave 14th St 13th St 12th St Loading/ Unloading Zone Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion Venetian Dr 12th St Miller Ave Jones Ave 2nd Ave Lovell Ave Butler Avenue Jones Ave 2nd Ave Lovell Ave 11th St 10th St 9th St 8th St 7th St Tybee Island, GA Butler Avenue 6th St 6th St 5th St Center St S. Ca mpbell Ave S. Ca mpbell Ave Bus Parking (No Idling) 4th St 3rd St Miller Ave 2nd St Jones Ave 2nd Ave Lovell Ave Tybee City Hall Memorial Park Tybee Library Tybee YMCA Lewis Ave Ave S. Cam pbell 5th Ave Dr Nest Eagles Van Horne Ave Fort Screven Bright St Solomon Ave Naylor Ave Van Horne St Breezy Point 1st Street Jaycee Park Van Horne St Row Officers Wrenwood Dr Wrenwood Dr Laurel Ave Veterans Meddin Dr Solomon Ave Ln Meddin St Gulick Solomon Ave Bay St McKe nzie Dr Fort Ave Van Horne St Waterside Polk St Tybee Island Police Station Dog Park St Pulaski Shipping Channel Tybee Island Light Station and Museum Bus Parking (No Idling) 7

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8 ACCOLADES Best: Southern Small Town Top 10 America s Happiest Seaside Towns 10 Best: Coastal Small Town - USA Today, May Coastal Living, February USA Today, February Best (Affordable!) Winter Vacations in America Tybee Island Social Club Silver Shakers Top 10 Bars America s Favorite Towns (#10) Top 5 Weekend Escapes 10 Best: Southern Beaches Southern Hot Spots for Winter Meetings & Events Road Trip: Tybee Island is the Perfect Weekend Getaway America s Favorite Beach Towns (#18) Bucket List Adventure: Tybee Island - Budget Travel, December Georgia Trend, November Travel + Leisure, October Taste of Travel Syndicated Column, August USA Today, June Convention South Magazine, June Atlanta INtown, June Travel + Leisure, May Examiner.com, March

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