check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a block from the beach, this quaint, 1950s-style hotel is a 5-minute walk from tybee island marine science center, 6 miles from fort pulaski and 19 miles from savannah historic district. suites include additional sitting areas, whirlpool tubs, balconies and/or kitchens. with themes ranging from a pirate's cove to a tiki hut, the rooms are individually and whimsically decorated. all provide cable tv and free wi-fi, and some have microwaves and minifridges. amenities include free parking and a sundeck Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 48 min
Tybee Island Light Station And Museum (9 min) Historic site with a lighthouse accessible to visitors via self-guided tours & a museum. Harbour Town Golf Links (1 hr 30) Scenic course designed by Pete Dye with a par-4 18th hole, hosting the RBC Heritage tournament. Mid Beach (4 min) Tybee Island Marine Science Center (5 min) Educational beach & marsh treks, plus exhibits & a floating classroom for dolphin encounters. Coligny Beach Park (1 hr 25) Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus WiFi, swings & beach-equipment rentals. Bonaventure Cemetery (28 min) Savannah's oldest cemetery, immortalized in best-selling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Skidaway Island State Park (45 min) A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower. Harbour Town Lighthouse (1 hr 30) Each level in this towering lighthouse is devoted to a different period in South Carolina's history. Little Tybee Island (13 min) Nature preserve reached by boat for camping on quiet beaches, wetland birdwatching & fossil hunting. Sea Pines Forest Preserve (1 hr 24) This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells. North Beach, Tybee Island (10 min) Tybee Beach Pier (4 min) Extensive fishing pier with a spacious covered pavilion & restrooms on a relaxed beach. Cockspur Island Lighthouse (9 min) Preserved Civil War–era lighthouse accessible for viewing from an overlook trail. Oatland Island Wildlife Center (22 min) Compact, zoo-like preserve with dozens of species in natural habitats, plus education programs. Fort Pulaski National Monument (14 min) Civil War landmark with ranger tours, musket & canon firings plus riverfront hiking & biking trails. |