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Savannah, Tybee, Jekyll, St. Simons and Cumberland Island: parking fees, ferry costs, dog rules and side-by-side comparisons of Georgia’s beaches.

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Coastal GeorgiaCumberland Island vs Tybee Island: Ferry, Cost, Dogs and Which to ChooseTybee is a drive-on beach town with $25 day parking and lifeguards in season; Cumberland is a ferry-only National Seashore with 17 miles of wild beach, feral horses and nothing for sale. Cost, dogs and logistics compared.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 29, 2026Coastal GeorgiaWhich Georgia Beach Should I Visit?There is no single “best” Georgia beach — Tybee, Jekyll, St. Simons and Cumberland Island each suit a different kind of trip. Only three are a straight drive: Tybee, St. Simons and Jekyll; Cumberland is a 45-minute ferry ride. This page answers by scenario instead of picking a winner; each line is pulled from our […]Updated Sep 23, 2026Coastal GeorgiaSavannah vs Charleston: Which Historic Southern City?Choose Savannah for the shorter drive from Atlanta, free historic squares, and a walkable weekend-sized core; choose Charleston, South Carolina for plantation tours, harbor history at Fort Sumter, and a bigger city to pair with a Lowcountry beach trip — budget an extra hour or so of driving each way. Charleston is the one stop […]Updated Sep 23, 2026Coastal GeorgiaTybee Island, GeorgiaSavannah’s closest beach, 18 miles east of downtown. Metered parking, a 178-step lighthouse with no elevator, and a year-round dog ban on the beach itself — but leashed dogs are welcome on the streets and at a dedicated dog park. Tybee Island at a glance Drive/ferry from Savannah 18 mi, about 25–30 minour Tybee Island […]Updated Sep 23, 2026Coastal GeorgiaJekyll Island, GeorgiaA state-owned barrier island reached by causeway, with a single $10/day parking fee covering every beach, the Sea Turtle Center, and 24+ miles of paved bike paths. Quieter and less developed than Georgia’s other beach towns. Jekyll Island at a glance Drive from Atlanta 290.5 mi, about 6h 00m free-flow (real driving closer to 5h […]Updated Sep 23, 2026 Coastal GeorgiaSavannah, GeorgiaA historic coastal city built around 22 free public squares, with paid museums and house tours clustered downtown. Most of what makes Savannah worth visiting — the squares, parks, Bonaventure Cemetery, the river shuttle and ferry — is free. Savannah at a glance Drive from Atlanta About 250 mi, 3h 45m–4h in real driving conditionsour […]Updated Sep 24, 2026Coastal GeorgiaTybee Island Visitor Guide: Parking Rates, Which Beach, the Lighthouse and Dog RulesTybee parking is $4 an hour, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. every day, or $25 for a day pass. Dogs are banned from the beach ($300 fine). The lighthouse is $14 and closed Tuesdays.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 23, 2026 Coastal GeorgiaCumberland Island Guide: Ferry, Fees, Day Trips, Camping and Wild Horse RulesThe Cumberland Island ferry is $44 round trip plus a $15 park pass, leaves St. Marys at 9 and 11:45 a.m., and books six months out. Nothing is sold on the island.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 28, 2026Coastal GeorgiaJekyll Island Visitor Guide: The Parking Fee, Beaches, Sea Turtle Center and What’s FreeJekyll charges $10 per car per day, covering every beach including Driftwood. Sea Turtle Center $10–$12, Mosaic $10, 24+ miles of bike paths, and the dog rules by beach.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 23, 2026Coastal GeorgiaSavannah, GA for Visitors: What Things Cost, Where to Park, and What’s FreeSavannah meters top out at $2.50/hr and aren’t enforced Sundays, weekend garages are $5–$10 flat, and the DOT shuttle and ferry are free. Admission for 8 top sites.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 23, 2026 Coastal GeorgiaGeorgia Beaches and Barrier Islands: Every One You Can Actually Visit, ComparedGeorgia has 14 barrier islands but only 3 public beaches you can drive to: Tybee ($4/hr), Jekyll ($10/car) and St. Simons (free). How to reach the rest.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 27, 2026Coastal GeorgiaTybee Island vs Jekyll Island: Parking, Dogs and Cost ComparedTybee is closer and livelier but charges by the hour and bans dogs on the beach; Jekyll charges $10 once and lets leashed dogs on the sand. A side-by-side on parking, dogs and family cost.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 29, 2026Coastal GeorgiaJekyll Island vs St Simons: Which Golden Isle Fits Your TripA head-to-head comparison of Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island covering verified parking fees, attractions, dog rules, bike paths, and lodging character to help you choose.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 23, 2026Coastal GeorgiaTybee Island with Kids: The Complete Family Beach GuideA verified guide to visiting Tybee Island with kids, covering which beach section fits families, current parking and lighthouse costs, the year-round dog ban, and stroller realities on the sand.No dogsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 21, 2026