A wild, minimally developed coastal barrier island and 10,053-acre refuge where you can enjoy bird-watching, beachcombing and hiking around the beaches, live-oak and slash-pine woodlands and salt marshes. You can only get there by a 30-minute boat ride (around $50), which can be booked with charter services at marinas around town. Outfitters also provide tours.
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Savannah
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Tybee's main beachside hub, with public bathrooms, concessions and a long fishing pier. Tables in the pavilion are available to rent by the hour.
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