By: Cameron Thrash
A vibrant sign at Tybrisa Street greets visitors and reminds them of beach safety regulations. These ordinances are put in place to protect wildlife and keep the beach clean.
The Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion plaque honors Walter Parker, the former Mayor of Tybee Island. The plaque was dedicated to Parker in 2007, after his work to restore the Tybrisa Pavilion.
Wallace, a Tybee Island lifeguard, monitors beachgoers from his patrol vehicle.
"It's a service position, so I mean, you are doing something for the community, but I get to hang out at the beach too, it's great."
An empty lifeguard stand displays a "No Lifeguard On Duty" sign. When lifeguards are off duty, these signs warn beachgoers to swim at their own risk.
Lindsey Sakata, a Riptide Bartender, mixes up a fruity drink.
"People are happier because they are at the beach and it's mostly a cooler, chiller vibe."
The Riptide sign on the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion features a mermaid sipping a beverage. Established in 1943, The Riptide serves drinks to beachgoers from all around the world.
Riptide Bartender Lindsey Sakata pours a drink for a customer. Sakata loves working at the beach and meeting new people at her job.
The Bar Rules sign features rules for customers visiting The Riptide Bar. This outdoor bar draws in beachgoers looking for refreshments after a long day in the sun.
Sweet Dreams employee, Jadence Woods, scoops ice cream for a customer. At his first job, Woods enjoys working on the beach and serving various customers.
An employee at Rip Tide Bait and Tackle organizes merchandise. This bait shop, located on the Pier, supplies fishing equipment to many different locals and tourists.
Max Scott and Chase Jordan pose inside Rip Tide Bait and Tackle. The two love the opportunity to work in the sun and fish all day.
A visor and wooden fish decorate the Rip Tide Bait and Tackle shop on the Pier. The shop provides fishing poles, tackle, and other equipment for customers to fish on the Pier.
Joey Deloach fishes off of the Tybee Island Pier. Deloach enjoys fishing at Tybee a couple of times a week.
A freshly caught fish lies on the wooden Pier. Fishing is a common activity for locals and tourists visiting the Tybee Island Pier.
Olympia Kendrick casts a line off the Tybee Island Pier.
"We come every weekend. My old man is at work right now, but this is our little spot on the weekend."
A metal sign on the pier asks fishers to clean fish and cut bait at the sink. These guidelines are posted to ensure the Pier remains clean and sanitary.
Anja Peay and Nicholas Lewis relax and enjoy the view under the Pier.
"This very particular view is my happy place."
Joseph Runfola, the Bar Manager at Pier 16, shakes up a dinnertime beverage.
"I had no idea Tybee even existed before moving to Savannah, so knowing people come from everywhere to come to Tybee is really cool."
Yessica Hutcherson, a waitress at Pier 16, sets a table.
"Everybody comes from different places, like from different states, you know, you get to meet new people, and everybody gets to tell you different stories from everywhere they are from."
Courtney Betterton paints pottery at Glazed and Confused.
"I've never lived close to the beach, and it is so nice to be like thirty minutes away just to come hang out and do beach things."
