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Lighthouse · Savannah, Georgia
Tybee Island Light Station
Tybee Island’s historic lighthouse, with 178 steps to the top and views over the Atlantic and the mouth of the Savannah River.
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About Tybee Island Light Station
Tybee’s first lighthouse was erected in 1736, shortly after Georgia was founded, to guide ships to the Savannah River. The current tower has an 18th-century base with the upper portion rebuilt in 1867 after Civil War damage, standing about 44 meters tall with black-and-white bands.
A staircase of 178 steps leads to the top gallery, with views of the beach, the Atlantic Ocean, and the river mouth. The Tybee Island Light Station preserves the keepers’ houses and other support buildings, which form a museum.
Across the street, Fort Screven has early 20th-century artillery batteries, and Tybee Beach is a few minutes away.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In the morning, to climb before it gets hot. The lighthouse is usually closed one day a week; check before you go.
How to get there
On Meddin Drive, in the northern part of Tybee Island, about 30 km from downtown Savannah via US-80.
Tip
Combine the climb with an afternoon on Tybee Beach, a few minutes by car.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tybee Island Light Station
How many steps does the Tybee lighthouse have?
One hundred seventy-eight steps to the top.
How do you get to Tybee Island from Savannah?
By car via US-80, about 30 km.
What can you see from the top of the Tybee lighthouse?
The beach, the Atlantic Ocean, and the mouth of the Savannah River.