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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Skidaway Island
Half-day trip from Savannah for the state park and marsh views, or a full day if you play golf. Not a base: one night at most, or skip unless you have a specific reason.
Skidaway Island is a residential island 20 minutes from Savannah, dominated by the gated Landings community (golf, tennis, fitness). The public draw is Skidaway Island State Park, with boardwalks through salt marshes and a lookout tower. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Savannah; staying overnight only makes sense if you have access to the Landings or want to camp.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–60 (day-trip from Savannah, state park entry only) · Mid $100–200 (Landings rental, meals at clubhouses) · High $300+ (Landings golf package, fine dining) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| State park entry (per vehicle) | $5 |
| Coffee at a clubhouse or snack bar | $3–5 |
| Lunch at a clubhouse grill | $12–20 |
| Grocery basics at Smith Village store | $10–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SAV · Savannah/Hilton Head International
- About 40 min by car; no direct public transport to the island.
Typical fares
- Savannah to Skidaway Island by car
- about 20 min, no tolls
- State park entry
- $5 per vehicle (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car required. Diamond Causeway is the only road on and off the island. Within the Landings, drive or use the community's golf carts. The state park has a car park at the entrance.
See and do
Known for
- Skidaway Island State Park
- The Landings golf community
- Salt marsh boardwalks and wildlife
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Drive via Diamond Causeway and Highway 204, about 20 min | 20 min |
| Tybee Island | Drive via Diamond Causeway and Highway 80, about 40 min | 40 min |
| Jekyll Island | Drive via I-95 and US-17, about 1 h 30 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Saint Simons Island | Drive via I-95 and US-17, about 1 h 15 min | 1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- The Landings (gated community)
- Short-term rentals of houses and condos; you must clear security at the main gate.
- Skidaway Island State Park
- Camping only: tent and RV sites, basic facilities.
- Savannah
- Most visitors stay in Savannah and day-trip; more options and lower cost.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much? | How much? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- The Landings is a gated community: you need a reservation or a host to enter. Without one, you cannot access the golf courses or clubhouses.
- No public transport to or on the island.
- State park hours: daily 7 AM–10 PM; check for seasonal changes.
Very safe. The main risk is heat and humidity in summer; bring water on the boardwalk. The Landings has its own security.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Skidaway Island yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Skidaway Island State Park
- The Landings golf community
- Salt marsh boardwalks and wildlife
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Skidaway Island State Park — Georgia State Parks: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
- Wikivoyage: Skidaway Island, revision 4329718 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4329718
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Skidaway Island
Take me to Skidaway Island State Park, please
Take me to Skidaway Island State Park, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassies in Washington, DC; consulates in Atlanta.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/skidaway-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.