things to do
Located just 20 minutes away from Savannah, Sardine Tybee enjoys proximity to several tourist attractions, from museums to churches and temples to picture perfect beaches. Or if you like to stay within the comforts of our island, Sardine is well equipped with amenities to have you feel perfectly at home. From relaxing massages to cooking classes and cultrural performaces at the Tybee Post Theater, there is plenty to do in the comfort of Tybee Island without having to venture too far. Day activities can be arranged* such as boating, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, biking, beach yoga, cooking classes, surfing, dolphin tours, shark tooth scavenging, fishing, golf cart rental, professional photography sessions, visiting The Tybee Light House, Fort Pulaski and restaurant recommendations. *Subject to seasonal availability
places to see
From spectacular natural landscapes, to religious and historic monuments to cultural landmarks, Savannah and Tybee Island are bestowed with stunning beauty. From beaches, to guided walks and tours in historic homes, make every moment the gift of discovery.
recommended restaurants, bars + nightlife
Coffee bars and breakfast: On the North end, is The Tybean Art & Coffee Bar 1213 Butler Ave, in the Shops of Tybee Oaks, where you will also find Huc a Poo's Bites & Booze for lunch and dinner (pizza!) and live music later is located. On the South end, Sunrise Restaurant is the island's "greasy spoon," breakfast, or try the world-famous Breakfast Club (lines are a thing, so be prepared to cue-up). Ice Cream is everywhere but try Seaside Sweets on Tybrisa Lunch/Dinner spots in no particular order, all no fuss, flip-flops preferred, most have outdoor seating for pooch-friendly porches: North Beach Grill (large covered deck by ocean, walkable from here) The Deck beachside, (only restaurant actually located on the beach, great view from the deck overlooking the Atlantic) Spanky's (for Chicken Fingers and honey horseradish sauce w/spuds) AJs Dockside (rezys necessary, great view of the back river from the deck) Salt Island (at the big curve) Chamacos Tacos Zunzibar (all outdoor seating) Bubba Gumbo's Restaurant (Lazaretto Creek, water view) Crab Shack (on the water, huge place, with gator attractions) SeaWolf Lounge (formerly Tybee Fish Camp-our restaurant for 4 yrs) Finn’s Pizza and Hibachi (formerly our restaurant, Bo Bien Hut) IGA deli for huge sandwiches made with Boar's Head meats (call ahead and ask for deli to pickup your order and avoid long lines) Chu Marts have pre-made, homemade Chicken and Egg salad sandwiches to-go Brewery: BackRiver Brewing, serves food too! Trivia on Tuesdays American Legion: (walkable, around the corner!) bar, BINGO Friday nights Nightlife: On the North End, Huc a Poo's has live music Calvin's Dog House has Trivia Night Mondays On the South End, many restaurants and bars offer live music and karoke
historic savannah
Dinner reservations (also Sunday brunch) at The Grey, Husk (Sunday brunch too), Common Thread, Elizabeth on 37th, St. Bibiana (Hotel Bardo), St. Neo's Brasserie & Pendant Rooftop Terrace & Bar (both at The Drayton Hotel), Circa, Garibaldi, Planter's Tavern (DO NOT MISS in the winter, especially! The amazing downstairs bar) or Arches (side bar)/dining at The Olde Pink House, Vic's on the River, Bar Julian (Rooftop at The Thompson Hotel), Myrtle & Rose (Rooftop at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside), Vici Rooftop (mixology classes) Breakfast/coffee/brunch at The Collins Quarter (2 locations), Huey's, Debi's, Two Cracked Eggs, Perc Coffee, Franklin's, Gallery Espresso, Coffee Fox, Paris Market, Clyde Market, Mirabelle Savannah, Cafe M, Henny Penny, Big Bon Bodega, Sentient Bean, Cafe Taureau Lunch: Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, Rooftop at Peregrin, or Emporium (Perry Lane Hotel), Zuni's downtown, Collins Quarter (two locations), Mellow Mushroom, Public Kitchen + Bar (lunch and dinner) In Thunderbolt (15 min drive): Finches, Desposito's (lunch and dinner). Also, walk or drive through historic, beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery (my grandparents are resting in peace there), and shop in 7th Heaven Antiques, and just down the road is Emily McCarthy's new shop. Explore/Eat/Drink Starland Yard (food trucks/Vitoria pizza), The Plant Riverside District (Kurtis has artwork represented at the new JW Marriott’s art gallery there! The Kessler Diva Art Gallery) and they have all kinds of waterfront restaurants and rooftop spots), Decor and fashion shops in The Downtown Design District like One Fish Two Fish, Hannah E., and many more! (Jones/Whitaker streets), Broughton Street (the Paris market for shopping and sips), Peregrin Rooftop bar at the Perry Lane Hotel (must do for view and cocktails), The Thompson Hotel has a lobby and a Rooftop bar with great views of the Savannah River, tiki drinks at Water Witch Tiki, pizza at Vinnie Van Go-Gos, Squirrel’s pizza and so much more! As for specifics and we will happily guide you!