Christmas at East Bay Inn
East Bay Inn stands at 225 East Bay Street, across the street from the Riverwalk and one block from River Street.
In December, the view from our door is a river town getting ready for the holidays: lights along the water, boats dressed for the parade and families walking the bluff with dogs on a leash. A River Street Christmas in Savannah begins a few steps from the lobby, and the walk home afterward is just as short.
A riverfront Christmas for the whole family
Staying across from the Riverwalk changes the rhythm of a December visit. You can head out in the late afternoon to see the market lights come on, return to the inn to warm up, and step back out again for an evening parade, all without a car.
The season on the waterfront suits every age. Children can follow the boats along the river, grandparents can find a bench with a view, and everyone can be back at the inn within minutes when the evening turns cool. For families who would rather spend their December days on foot than in traffic, the location does the planning for you.
Bring YOUR dog for Christmas
Dogs are part of the family at East Bay Inn, and dogs of all sizes are welcome, with no weight or breed limits. That makes us an easy choice for a pet friendly Christmas in Savannah. The Riverwalk is right across the street for morning and evening walks, and River Street is one block away for a longer stroll with the whole household. See our pet-friendly page for the details before you book.
What's on near us
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside. The market opens on November 19 at the west end of River Street, with holiday stalls and the Festival of Trees.
25th Lighted Boat Parade. On Saturday, November 28, decorated boats light up the river. It is free to watch from the Riverwalk.
34th Lighted Christmas Street Parade. On Saturday, December 12, the city's holiday parade runs along the waterfront and through downtown. It is free to watch.
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks. On December 31, fireworks over the waterfront close the year a block from the inn.
For dates and details on all of these, see the river section of our Christmas in Savannah guide.
Stories from the house
One guest at East Bay Inn never quite checks out: meet Charlie.
A cotton warehouse at Christmas
Our building began life as a cotton warehouse on Bay Street, above the river that built the city. The cotton bales are long gone and the bluff is hung with holiday lights, but the waterfront is still the heart of Savannah. Savannah's Waterfront tells more of its story, and our history page tells ours.
CHRISTMAS AT EAST BAY INN
The inn is dressed for the holidays through the season. To help celebrate, add a bottle of champagne or wine and a box of chocolates; we’ll take care of the rest. Simply add to your existing reservation and your welcome gift will await your arrival.
More Christmas in Savannah
Our sister inns each see the season from another part of the city: Kehoe House on Columbia Square, Eliza Thompson House on Jones Street, and The Gastonian near Forsyth Park. For the full calendar of holiday events, see our guide to Christmas in Savannah.
