Beach Facts

Tybee’s beach is five miles long and includes riverfront as well as oceanfront portions. All of the beach is open to the public.

Beach Rules To keep our beach a safe and pleasant place, we strictly enforce the following rules:

• Swim within 50 yards of shoreline.
• Place litter in trash containers.
• No glass or breakable containers.
• No pets, except for certified guide dogs, or other assistance animals for the blind, deaf, or physically disabled.
• No motorized vehicles.
• No motorized watercraft within 1,000 feet of the waterline on any part of the beach between the north and south rock jetties.
• No fires.
• No disturbing of dune vegetation or walking in the dunes.
• Surfboarding and fishing only in designated areas.
• Obey the commands of lifeguards.
• No disorderly conduct or endangerment of self or others.
• No nudity on beaches.
• No beer kegs shall be allowed on the municipal beaches.
• Shark fishing is prohibited.

For more information or clarification, contact the City of Tybee Island.

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Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Tybee Island beaches are important nesting areas for endangered sea turtles. They return each year to nest from May 1 to October 31. Please help protect these magnificent creatures by remembering a few simple things:

• It is against the law to touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings, or their nests. Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act.
• Avoid using flashlights or flash photography while on the beach at night.
• Turn off outside patio lights and shield indoor lights from shining directly onto the beach at 9 pm during the nesting season. Lights disturb nesting turtles and hatchlings.
• Dispose of garbage and recyclables properly. Pollution can severely harm marine life.

If you see any sea turtle activity, please call the Tybee Island Marine Science Center at 912-786-5917 or 912-695-6922.