Tybee Island was named by the local Indians that would venture out to the island to fish and named it Tybee (meaning SALT Island). The black & white lighthouse made of brick and cast iron stands tall at 154 FT. and was installed in1768 as #3, with the first two made of wood preceding it. During the Revolutionary war the lighthouse was used as a signaling point to those living in Savannah, should a possible English invasion be a brewing. Park in the lighthouse parking lot and skip the pay for park lots all around it, as admission covers parking.

This a great historic walk through time. We made the climb to the top and boy were the views worth the effort. You can see for miles and get a birds eye view of the surroundings. The staff was extremely friendly and had a lot to offer to make the experience fun. A must do.

A beautiful lighthouse with a fascinating history. Ticket prices were reasonable (at $10 per adult). Lots of buildings to go in and explore. Definitely worth the visit if you're in Tybee Island. NOTE: If you're planning to climb to the top of the lighthouse, be prepared. It's 178 steps, though, it's worth mentioning that there are lookout/rest points at 25 step increments. Had a blast!!

This was probably our favorite activity in Tybee. $12 allows access to the lighthouse and grounds. All the history was very interesting and well worth the visit. There are 178 steps to the top of the lighthouse, but every 25 steps there is a little landing if you need to catch your breath or change your mind about the height! Getting to the top is worth it as the view is pretty spectacular! Would definitely enjoy this again!

The highlight of this stop is getting to climb the lighthouse and step onto the lookout pier. It is 178 steps on way with landings in between for breaks. This was interesting as it is one of the only remaining fully intact lighthouses from the 1770s. It also has undergone 4 different transformations with its marks making it a unique lighthouse on top of being the oldest one in Georgia. Across the street is the old battery that has a lot of reading materials but not artifacts included in the price. Overall, we spent about 1.5 hour here.

First things first - don't be duped by the paid parking option when driving up to the lighthouse. That's $8 we'll never get back and it isn't even as convenient as the free lighthouse parking! That aside, the lighthouse is definitely the funnest experience on Tybee Island and worth a half-day trip over from Savannah if you've got the time. There are several cool exhibits and of course the hike up is the highlight.

Tybee Island Light Station And Museum is a great way to learn about lighthouses and their historical significance. Some may find the cost a bit elevated but there are plenty of things to explore on the grounds and admission prices include the Tybee Island Museum located across the street. Wear comfortable shoes for the hike to the top!

There are several buildings on the grounds that you can go into including the lighthouse. There is a movie to watch as well. There is 2 hour limited, free parking and your ticket includes the Tybee Island Museum which is house in Fort Screven across the street.

Good film in the Light Station. Appreciate that the Jackson family (the last lighthouse keeper’s family) donated or loaned furnishings to make this authentic. DON’T MISS the film in the museum across the street (included in ticket). It provides a much expanded story of Tybee Island and even the surrounding area back to the 1500s.

Thank You historic preservation for saving our history. This is a beautiful, climbable 178 step lighthouse. Thankful the last lighthouse keepers family donated a lot of the furnishings back. It made the experience feel original. Well worth the nominal admission fee. Great activity for the young and old.