Saturday, July 23rd, 2016

We spent the 4th of July on Tybee Island and in the Savannah area where dear friends welcomed us “home” for the extended week. What to do when you’re in the area? Well, I’m glad you asked!  I am an agenda-driven kind of person (yes unfortunately, even at the beach), so here’s what we did:
* Late lunch at the North Beach Grill –it’s on the North Beach 🙂 across from the Tybee Lighthouse.  (Find the lighthouse, look right below it to the east.)
* Beach walk/seashell collecting from the Savannah River side of the island to that most northeast spit of sand representing land’s end of the state of Georgia.
* Libations on the deck of our condo at the Savannah Beach and Racquet Club as the great container ships move in and out of the Savannah River to ports around the globe.
* Dinner at AJ’s on the back river for the excellent food and stellar sunset where Joey Manning (sounds like James Taylor) plays every weekend night.
* Sunrise. Access to the beach is from any of the numbered streets that run perpendicular to the beach and Butler Ave.
* Brunch at Fannie’s on the Beach– overlooking (yes) the beach and the Tybrisa Pier Pavilion.
* Kevin Barry’s on River St. in Savannah with delicious Irish food and beverages. On Sunday nights, local minstrels warm up the “listening room” for the headliner– always fun (Due to the libations, 21 and older for the Listening Room show.)
* The Breakfast Club on Tybee, a personal favorite for 25 years!
* Ft. Pulaski to learn all about its fascinating Civil War history. Time your tour to go with an informative volunteer guide.
* 4th of July Fireworks on River St. in Savannah. Wow! Live music and thousands of revelers in to celebrate.
* Kayaking- Georgia Sea Kayak on the island has great prices and great guides. We paddled over to Little Tybee and through the estuaries.
* Lunch at Stingray’s on Butler Ave. Try the shrimp tacos!
* Sunset dining on the upper deck at Coco’s on Lazaretto Creek. Beautiful view of the docked shrimp trawlers and the Lazaretto Bridge as the sun sinks up the Savannah River.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           *Clary’s for breakfast and then a walk through the fabulous Savannah historic district to E. Shaver Booksellers.                                                                        *Crab Shack for dinner.  On Chimney Creek on Tybee sit dockside along the creek under the Live Oaks for an unforgettable experience.
* Lunch at The Windows in the Hyatt on Bay St. in Savannah overlooking the incredible harbor and Great Savannah River Bridge.
* Ecology Beach Walk led by marine biologist Joe Richardson. A great activity for any age, and kids LOVE it!
* Huc-a-Poos for pizza, live music (late) and a taste of local life.
* Huey’s for brunch on River St.  My favorite: Eggs Sardou with the Parmesan cheese grits. There are so many veggies topping the Bloody Mary that I’m certain it qualifies as a health drink.
* Tybee Lighthouse climb at sunset. You have to schedule ahead for the sunset climb, but at any time it is an historical adventure. Enjoy the museum and history video that come with the modest price of admission.
* Lots of shopping– from toursity to fine art, Savannah to Tybee.
* Swimming in the ocean and boogie-boarding the ocean waves! Sandcastle-building, optional.
By now you’ve had a fabulous vacation. Don’t forget the sunscreen and hats!