Wheelchair & Mobility Access
Tybee's beaches and attractions are here for everyone to enjoy, regardless of mobility. The island has mobility mats (mobi-mats) at several locations along the beach for easy, hassle-free access.
Discover more information below!
Tybee's Accessibility
Explore Without Limitations
Beaches with Mobi-Mats
Mobi-mats are located at the following beach access points:
- North Beach Mid Lot Cross Over
- Second Avenue Cross-Over (East Gate)
- 16th Street (Tybrisa) Cross Over
Beach Wheelchairs
Fat-tired wheelchair rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the lifeguard station (Ocean Rescue) located near the ramp up to the Pier and Pavilion off the end of Tybrisa Street. Hard-surfaced wheelchair mats are also located at the end of many of the dune crossovers. For more information on the City of Tybee wheelchairs, click here.
Accessible Island Landmarks
Due to the time they were built and their many stairs, the Tybee Island Light Station and Tybee Museum are not fully accessible to people with disabilities. Visitors with limited access can still experience the attractions by watching a video at the museum and touring the bottom floor of the Head Lightkeeper's cottage.
Both adults and children can find an enriching educational experience at the Marine Science Center, and it’s also accessible. The entrance to the one-story building is level with the sidewalk, so there aren’t any steps to worry about. Each tank is easily visible, allowing a good view of the animals. Anyone, disabled or not, can see the wide variety of fish, crabs, and baby turtles while learning about conservation.
The Tybee Pier and Pavilion has ramps leading up to its entrance and is fully accessible. It’s a great place to get a close-up view of the water below. Wheelchairs can pull up to the end of a picnic table to enjoy a quick snack sold in the pavilion.
Many areas at Fort Pulaski are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, and trails to the river are paved for easy wheelchair mobility. The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is fully ADA-accessible.
A charming destination for visitors is the Oaks at Tybee and The Shoppes at 1207, a series of cottages selling products by local artists. Most shops are on platforms with ramps, and all entrances are level. Their small size can make navigation difficult, but the owners are more than happy to help move things so that you can access all areas of the shops. It's an excellent place to support local artists and purchase unique souvenirs.
For more information on accessibility at Tybee Island, contact the Tybee Island Visitor Center at (912) 786-5444 or the City of Tybee Island at (912) 786-4573.
