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Thanksgiving on Tybee Island: 5 Reasons to Stay!

Make the holiday season extra special this year by spending Thanksgiving on Tybee Island! It’s no secret that fall is one of our favorite times to vacation like a true Tybee local. While our island is a top vacation destination year-round, the fall and winter months present a special time for a beach getaway with loved ones. Enjoy your very own slice of paradise with less crowded beaches, special rates, exciting events, wonderful weather, and more! So, grab the whole gang, pack your bags, and head to Tybee for a fall getaway to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Special Discounted Rates for the Holiday Season!

Make sure your stay is even more special by saving on a Thanksgiving getaway using one of our special offers! Whether you’re looking for a laid-back location for you Friendsgiving, a romantic setting for two, or you’re traveling with your whole family, Tybee Vacation Rentals has you covered! Take some time to explore the island and historic downtown Savannah while using our Fall4Extending Special and enjoy a 25% discount.

Wonderful Weather for a Thanksgiving on Tybee Island!

Fall ushers in the cooler temperatures that make it easy to enjoy the outdoors! The heat of summer is replaced by milder temperatures with highs in the mid-60s and lows dipping into the 50s at night. The nice weather makes it the ideal time to bike around Tybee Island, go fishing at the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, or explore landmarks like the Tybee Island Lighthouse! So, grab your coziest flannel and take in the best that Tybee has to offer!

Dining on Tybee Island

The dining options on Tybee Island make Thanksgiving dinner a dream come true! No more worrying about cooking and cleaning the dishes. You can never go wrong with a meal at the beach, especially with the wonderful selection of restaurants on Tybee Island to choose from. Still looking to cook Thanksgiving dinner while on your getaway? No problem! Our vacation homes come with fully-equipped kitchens to help you feel like a professional chef!

A Tybee Island Shopping Spree

It’s never too early to start purchasing Christmas gifts and what better place to pick up the fun gifts than at the boutiques on Tybee Island and in Savannah? Seaside Sisters, Kelly & Co., Red Clover, Capital Bee Co., and more all stock a wide variety of unique gifts that are only available locally! So, rather than going to the mall on Black Friday, be sure to support local business and find the perfect presents at the shops around Tybee Island.

Holiday Season Events

Tour De Art – Tybee Island’s Seasonal Art Market

Don’t miss Tybee’s first seasonal art market taking place at multiple locations on Tybee’s North End! Visit galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants where artists will be located. You’ll find recycled art, paintings, jewelry, photography, pottery, and much more! The art festival with takes place from November 19th to December 17th! Be sure to grab a map to find out where your favorite artists will be located.

Tybee Post Music Festival

Please join the Tybee Island community for the 1st annual Tybee Post Music Fest, featuring 9 bands that span multiple genres of music. From folk to reggae, the festival has got it all! Located on the grounds of Hotel Tybee, this outdoor event will be one to remember! The kickoff is on November 12th at noon! Also, the acts include Indigo Girls, Passafire, Cordovas, The Tams, Music of Motown & Disco, Keystone Postcard,  The Aloha Joes, Christy Snow Band, and Amanda Jeter. So, don’t miss this awesome autumn event!

Tybee Island Holiday Market

Kick off the holiday season right the first inaugural Tybee Holiday Market, which features local vendors, musicians, children’s activities, and an awesome corn hole tournament. On November 26th, from 12pm to 8pm, there will plenty of activities to get you in the holiday spirit. Immediately following the market will be the Tybee Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Tybee Island Christmas Parade

Get into the holiday spirit with the Tybee Island Christmas Parade kicking off the month of December! On December 2nd, join us on Tybee Island as we ring in the holidays with a lighted, nighttime Christmas parade. Santa arrives in town led by a parade of lights down to the beach. The parade goes from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.