Are you stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay? Whether you just got your orders or you’ve been living in the area for a few years, it’s always fun to create a duty station bucket list. Duty stations are what you make of it, and despite what you might have heard there’s a lot to explore in Southeastern Georgia.
Enjoy this bucket list:
FOOD & DRINK
- Sushi or ramen at Drunken Noodle
- Authentic Mexican food at Mi Casa and the Firefly Taco Cantina
- Amazing Italian food at The Green Room Sicilian Cafe and Deli and Angelo’s (don’t miss their pizza)
- Coffee and breakfast at Kraken Coffee & Kitchen Co., Blue Bridge Coffee, Grumpy’s and the Espresso Base
- Bagels and build-your-own sandwiches at Aloha Bagel + Deli
- Charming old-school diner eats at Steffens and Southern River Walk
- Steak and seafood at Locals Dockside
- The Patio at 5th and Ash (a personal favorite)
- Delicious fish tacos and classic favorites at the Beech Street Grill, Salt Life Food Shack, Sliders Seaside Grill, Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar and River Bar and Lounge
- First Friday events and wine tastings at Sweet Luncheonette
- Date night with spectacular views and atmosphere at Oceanside (Inside the Omni Hotel) or Salt at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island
- The ultimate southern BBQ at Southern Soul Barbeque and Captain Stan’s Smokehouse for BBQ
- Treylor Park (Savannah)
- The Olde Pink House (Savannah)
- Cha Bella (Savannah)
- 22 Square Restaurant & Bar (Savannah)
- Top Deck Bar (Savannah)
- Poe’s Tavern (Jax Beach)
- The Oasis at The Lodge and Club (Ponte Vedra Beach)
- Two Dudes Seafood (Ponte Vedra Beach)
- Crabby’s Beachside (St. Augustine)
- Island Donuts (St. Augustine)
- Michael’s (St. Augustine)
- Everything Bagel (St. Augustine)
REGIONAL TRAVEL
- Disney World (blog post on that, here)
- Universal Studios Florida (blog post on that, here)
- Kennedy Space Center (blog post on that, here)
- Take a weekend getaway to Hilton Head, SC (blog post on that, here)
- See and experience manatees in Florida (blog post on that, here)
- Camping on Cumberland Island (blog post on that, here)
- Spend a weekend in Daytona Beach
- Camping at Ginnie Springs
- Visit Tampa Bay: go to Clearwater Beach (my favorite beach in the country) and Busch Gardens
- Atlanta must-dos: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden, World of Coca-Cola Museum, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, etc.
Things To Do
- Day trip to St. Augustine (blog post on that, here)
- Day Trip to Savannah (blog post on that, here) – don’t miss River Street
- Go to a Savannah Bananas game
- Day Trip to Tybee Island
- Day trip to Ameila Island (blog post with kids, blog post without kids)
- Enjoy local theater and performing arts (blog post on that, here)
- Take a guided tour at Okefenokee Swamp Park & Adventures
- Visit and support the St. Mary’s Submarine Museum
- Spend the day in Brunswick
- Spend the day at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
- Seasonal berry picking at Congaree and Penn
- Treat yourself to a spa day at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Spa
- Axe-throwing at Unleashed Camden
- Visit the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
- Check out the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- Go kayaking with with Amelia Adventures or Amelia Island Kayak
- See the animals at The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
- Take a river cruise with Amelia River Cruises
- Take an art class at Clay Time Art Center and Amelia Makery
- Go shark tooth hunting at Fort Clinch State Park
- Go to Jacksonville Zoo & Garden
- Cool off at the St. Mary’s Aquatic Center, MWR Aquatic Complex, splash pad at Jacksonville Zoo & Garden
- Take your kids to the indoor play spaces at the CRAB
- Holiday season: St. Augustine Nights of Lights, Kris Kringle Comes to the CRAB, St. Mary’s White Lighting Christmas Parade
- Go to a Jacksonville Jaguars game
- Visit the Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum
- Pal Day by the USO in St. Augustine (every December)
- Explore Crooked River State Park
- Shop for local gifts (and eat the delicious fudge) at Market on the Square
- Visit the Pelindaba Lavender storefront in downtown Fernandina Beach
- Book a class or private paint party with The Makery on Lee, Paisley Grace Makery or Marsh Mud Pottery Studio
- Go on a local hike at Crooked River State Park, Fort Clinch State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
- Go on a Landmark Trolley Ride at Jekyll Island
- Visit the Sea Turtle Hospital in Juno Beach
- Visit and drive on American Beach (need AWD) – free with DOD ID
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