Every duty station has a reputation, this we know. Groton is "rotten" and Norfolk has bad traffic and crime. Bangor is dark and depressing. So, you just got orders to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. You might be feeling anxious because it seems whenever this duty station is brought up, the majority of spouses speak [...]
If you are stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and looking for fun ways to spend a day, look no further! Here are four unique ways to spend the day near Kings Bay: Have a Spa Day If you are looking for a spa day, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Spa has you covered. Relax [...]
My daughter was turning six and has experienced three deployments over the course of her little life. We recently wanted to share the Disney Magic with her before the chaos of another PCS. I have always heard that Shades of Green was great but I didn’t realize how nice and convenient the resort would be! [...]
Many people stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay live in Florida, just over the Georgia-Florida border. If you have kids and live in Florida, here is some useful information regarding Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and the Florida Department of Education’s School Choice options. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Florida offers free voluntary pre-kindergarten to state residents. We moved [...]
There are some new playgrounds in Yulee and on Amelia Island! If you are looking for some updated play equipment and a nice area to spend an afternoon, below is some information regarding a new playground at Nassau Crossing and the updated playground at Central Park. Nassau Crossing Playground This new park area opened in [...]
Growing up, my family and I spent a lot of time enjoying the theater-either with our own performances or attending professional performances. Attending theater and performing arts productions continues to be a favorite pastime of mine. Below is some information on performing arts events in and around Kings Bay: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts [...]
Do you prefer to just pick up your Thanksgiving meal and go? Below is a list of grocery stores and restaurants in the Kings Bay through Jacksonville areas where you can pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner. Pre-Order Meal/Heat and Serve Whole Foods: With locations in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, you can pre-order a Thanksgiving Meal. Whole [...]
While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the south, there are plenty of fall activities to do in and around Kings Bay! Here's four events we have on our radar: Incacheetoo Petting Zoo (Waverly, GA) Open weekends in the fall, this is more than just a petting zoo! The farm is full [...]
Another perk of being stationed at Kings Bay? The access to Orlando, Florida and the multiple amusement parks there! Similar to the post about Disney World, this post will focus mostly on how to get discounted tickets and travel to Universal Studios Florida. Located three hours from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Universal Studios is [...]
