"Tybee Island has been the "it" place to escape the Savannah summers since the late 19th century. Miles of public beaches front the east side of the island; South Beach is not just a gorgeous sand beach but also a neighborhood that comprises Tybee’s busy commercial district. At the very southern tip, swimming is available on the western side of the island, where the water’s a little calmer. This is a busy beach though, so if you want seclusion this isn't the place." - Sam Worley