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#VisitTybee | 11 MID BEACH This island midpoint creates a quiet beachfront atmosphere attractive to any traveler, with convenient access to everything! SWEET ESCAPE: Head to Mid Beach for a convenient, intimate getaway. Indulge in crab-topped fries for lunch at Salt Island Fish & Beer or pimento fritters and Lowcountry Bouillabaisse for date night at Sundae Café at Tybee. Enjoy live music and oceanfront-inspired cocktails at The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen before stepping back in time with a fi lm or live performance at the historic Tybee Post Theater. Book a centrally located cottage through Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals or enjoy a quiet stay at the oceanfront DeSoto Beach Hotel with a pool overlooking the water. SOUTH BEACH Head to the southern tip of Tybee Island to be greeted by the Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion and the bustling sounds of Tybrisa Street. This iconic area is considered the island's downtown. THE LIFE OF THE PARTY: South Beach is the center of the action. Accommodations like Hotel Tybee, Admiral's Inn or rentals from one of our many options, like Tybee Island Rentals, are within walking distance, making it easy to get up and go. Start with a big, classic breakfast at Sunrise Restaurant. Later, grab a made-from-scratch shrimp burger and signature margarita at Fannie's on the Beach or fried shrimp at Spanky's Beachside. Then hit the pier pavilion for a bite, beer or scoop of ice cream. BACK RIVER BEACH At the end of US Hwy. 80, on the outskirts of a quiet neighborhood, lies the island's secret beach. A wide stretch of sand offers gentle rolling waves, dolphin sightings and show-stopping sunsets. ADVENTURE AWAITS: Back River is the place for adventure seekers with paddleboarding, kayaking, fi shing and more. Explore the National Heritage Preserve of Little Tybee Island in a private boat tour with Sundial Charters Nature and Fishing Tours. Score a secluded rental with amazing views at Tybee Vacation Rentals, where you can watch dolphins swimming from your room. Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line off the Back River Fishing Pier before dinner and drinks (and homemade Key lime pie!) at A-J's Dockside Restaurant. RIPTIDE & SANDBAR SAFETY Follow these important safety tips: BREAK THE GRIP OF THE RIP If you get caught in a rip current, break free by swimming parallel to shore, outside the current. Once free, swim to shore. If you cant escape tread water or oat until help arrives. STEER CLEAR OF SANDBARS Sandbars on the south end of Tybee Island are surprisingly dangerous. Although they look safe to walk out on, the timing and depth of water at high and low tide varies drastically around the island. Avoid the sandbars at all times for your safety and the safety of local lifeguards. You can be fi ned up to 000 if you wal wade or swim to the South Beach sandbar. MIND THE TIDE Keep the tides in mind while boating, kayaking and paddleboarding; venturing out at low tide can get your vessel stuck or stranded. Check tide tables and charts online via websites like NOAA (tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov), or download the Tides app for reference on the go. Learn more about Tybee Island beach guidelines at CityofTybee.org. Dogs are not allowed on Tybee's beaches. However, there are two dog parks located at the intersection of Van Horne and Fort streets, between the Police Station and River's End Campground & RV Park. They're open from dawn until dusk. Pets are also allowed at Fort Pulaski National Monument within the fort and along the hiking trails as long as they're on a leash. C A S E Y J O N E S Lend a helping hand through year- round efforts with organizations like Tybee Clean Beach Volunteers and always remember to leave only your footprints on the beach! Learn more at tybeecleanbeach.org. BACK RIVER