Short Trip: St. Austine, Amelia, St. Simons Island

[HuskyHawk]

I've actually never been. I mentioned it because a first cousin moved there in early 90s. Unlike me, he was half Italian and often acted like a mob stereotype. Definitely not the rural retiring type. He loved it down there. Always planned to visit as he was a fun time, but he passed couple of years ago after a long illness.

Essentially there's a two lane "highway" between Hilton Head and I-95 (to the airport). It used to have maybe one or two gated golf communities down closer to the bridge to Hilton Head, an outlet mall and some car dealerships. Aside from that it was miles and miles of just trees and swamp. Now there must be a dozen huge communities that went in along that road. The "town" itself is away from that road as is cute with some restaurants and shops.

 

[HCCForever]

We have a small condo in Cape Canaveral and are out on the Space Coast every weekend - husband likes to fish out of Port Canaveral. A1A is crazy from mid-morning until dinner time from January through the end of March. It’s doable most of the time unless you have to drive a lot. We just avoid the pier (tourist trap) and Ron Jon’s (nothing but a store) area.

By the way the Air Force’s Thunderbirds will be flying out of Patrick Space Force base on April 15-16

In addition to seeing The Thunderbirds at Cocoa Beach on April 15th thru 16th, you can drive a bit to Ft. Lauderdale to see the Blue Angels on April 28th thru 29th. I went to both air shows a few years ago as well as one in Melbourne. Great time for me relaxing on the beach watching the jets above.

Florida Air Show Calendar 2023/2024 | Florida Review and Travel Guide

See our comprehensive schedule of nearly 20 air shows and hot air balloon festivals in Florida for 2023 and 2024 including USAF Thunderbirds and USN Blue Angels

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One of my favorite events is Surfing Santas on Christmas Eve outside Coconuts in Cocoa Beach. There could be hundreds of Santas in the water. I love it.

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Surfing Santas is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa. Watch them ride in on the waves and kick off your holiday, beach-side, at this free event.

surfingsantas.org

 

[HuskyNan]

In addition to seeing The Thunderbirds at Cocoa Beach on April 15th thru 16th, you can drive a bit to Ft. Lauderdale to see the Blue Angels on April 28th thru 29th. I went to both air shows a few years ago as well as one in Melbourne. Great time for me relaxing on the beach watching the jets above.

Florida Air Show Calendar 2023/2024 | Florida Review and Travel Guide

See our comprehensive schedule of nearly 20 air shows and hot air balloon festivals in Florida for 2023 and 2024 including USAF Thunderbirds and USN Blue Angels

floridareview.co.uk

One of my favorite events is Surfing Santas on Christmas Eve outside Coconuts in Cocoa Beach. There could be hundreds of Santas in the water. I love it.

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Surfing Santas is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa. Watch them ride in on the waves and kick off your holiday, beach-side, at this free event.

surfingsantas.org

Coconuts is another good place for casual food

 

[Chin Diesel]

In addition to seeing The Thunderbirds at Cocoa Beach on April 15th thru 16th, you can drive a bit to Ft. Lauderdale to see the Blue Angels on April 28th thru 29th. I went to both air shows a few years ago as well as one in Melbourne. Great time for me relaxing on the beach watching the jets above.

Florida Air Show Calendar 2023/2024 | Florida Review and Travel Guide

See our comprehensive schedule of nearly 20 air shows and hot air balloon festivals in Florida for 2023 and 2024 including USAF Thunderbirds and USN Blue Angels

floridareview.co.uk

One of my favorite events is Surfing Santas on Christmas Eve outside Coconuts in Cocoa Beach. There could be hundreds of Santas in the water. I love it.

Home

Surfing Santas is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa. Watch them ride in on the waves and kick off your holiday, beach-side, at this free event.

surfingsantas.org

Blue Angels are much better.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Paging @Hankster to this thread since he's in Savannah. Certainly curious about the islands just east of Savannah, except Tybee.

 

[HCCForever]

Paging @Hankster to this thread since he's in Savannah. Certainly curious about the islands just east of Savannah, except Tybee.

I don't know much about Savannah. But I did have a very nice Low Country Boil at Savannah Seafood Shack a few years back. Timely post since I know they have one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades as well.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I don't know much about Savannah. But I did have a very nice Low Country Boil at Savannah Seafood Shack a few years back. Timely post since I know they have one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades as well.

I know the city pretty well. I don't know the outlying Islands. It's an interesting city for sure. The squares are beautiful and it's lively. Definitely a huge St. Patrick's day there.

 

[Hankster]

I don't know much about Savannah. But I did have a very nice Low Country Boil at Savannah Seafood Shack a few years back. Timely post since I know they have one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades as well.

That will be tomorrow. Staying away LOL

 

[Hankster]

I don't know much about Savannah. But I did have a very nice Low Country Boil at Savannah Seafood Shack a few years back. Timely post since I know they have one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades as well.

It has been said that Hilton Head has a great beach. Also dog friendly. Now Jekyll Island is nice. Its between Savannah and Jacksonville. I never cared for Tybee myself. You are guaranteed a parking ticket, and recently upped the cost of the fines.

 

[HCCForever]

Coconuts is another good place for casual food

We were there last week and got bangin’ shrimp. One of my favorites. They usually have Blantons as well. Panama will be playing there tomorrow (3/17). Monthly street festival with Hot Pink as well. Should be good time. If I see you and hubby, I’ll buy you a drink. I’ll have green shirt and hat and will be slightly inebriated.