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Post by mac on Feb 26, 2008 13:48:04 GMT -4
The Complete Oyster House is Gulf Shores is dang hard to beat.
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Post by taylor on Feb 26, 2008 14:03:28 GMT -4
Bee, I know I'm right on the coast here in Brunswick, and I'm a bit partial to home, but I have to admit that the prettiest beaches are on the gulf side of Florida. The beaches here are ok, but they just don't have the pristine white sand like Florida does.
For fishing, I'm not sure what kind you like. I know that there are several charter boats here for deep sea stuff, and many of locals fish right off either one of the piers or in the surf. And of course, there is always fresh water fishing in the Altamaha River.
Jekyll Island is the most beautiful since it is not as developed. Yet, there is plenty to do and lots of beach areas to walk. Plenty of history is here as well. Before the state bought it, it was the Millionaires Paradise - Rockefeller, Cranes, Carnegie, DuBignon, ect.
St. Simons is WAY more developed, a bit more "touristy", but there are some really nice shops and restaurants down near the village area. There is also Fort Frederica that dates back to before the Revolutionary War. Christ Church is really beautiful.
SEAFOOD??? Oh, Jinright's has got it down pat! Captain Joe's comes in a close second. Economically, it is cheaper to stay on the mainland and just drive over to the islands. Plenty of motels right off I-95.
If you decide to head this way, let me know and I'll be glad to give you a personal tour! Beat that in Florida! LOL!!
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Post by bb on Feb 26, 2008 14:10:34 GMT -4
My husband and I rode the bikes to Jekyll Island from St. Pete back in 1999... it was in Sept so was "off" season and we got a place right on the beach for a reasonable rate by using one of those coupons you get at the state line welcome centers. We pretty much parked the motorcycles and rented bicycles for our stay. It was nice... not much for crowds and good seafood! Had a fabulous lobster bisque, but could not tell you the name of the restaraunt... also a really good seafood boil with lots of goodies! We did go over to St. Simons, but didn't like it as much since it is so much more commercialized. And of course, had to get some Brunswick stew in the town that made it famous!
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Post by swissroger on Feb 26, 2008 15:45:40 GMT -4
i looove amelia island. the 2 state parks there are great and affordable.
but maybe you dont want camp and then i cant advice.
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Post by queenbee on Feb 26, 2008 20:18:13 GMT -4
I had thought about camping but I don't want to pull my camper that far.
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Post by mac on Feb 27, 2008 0:05:13 GMT -4
Taylor what do you recommend on Tybee Island? I've tried Uncle Bubba's and it was fair. An a little hole in the wall place at the bridge going over from Thunderbolt, but haven't explored that place much. We are hoping the weather will let us ride the bikes down too.
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Post by taylor on Feb 27, 2008 18:29:03 GMT -4
Mac,
Just saw this, so sorry so late in replying - As for Tybee, I haven't been there in SO long that I wouldn't know what to recommend. I do know that on your way there, go to The Boar's Head on river Street in Savannah. MMmmm!!
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Post by mac on Feb 28, 2008 9:25:52 GMT -4
Ok, thanks Taylor.
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Post by maddy on Feb 28, 2008 10:25:17 GMT -4
Salt Water Cowboys in St. Augustine ROCKS!!! I'm thinking a road trip is due!!
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Post by sangria on Feb 28, 2008 11:50:34 GMT -4
Bee, there is always Chez Sangria, ya know? You'd have to sleep on a sofa bed and share a bathroom with l'il Sangria but we have a pool and the beach is about 2 miles from our house.
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Post by queenbee on Feb 28, 2008 12:19:18 GMT -4
Thanks Sangria, i am sure lilred would love that.
However, grumpy doesn't like staying with folks cause he can't walk around in his drawers and watch tv, when he can't sleep at 3:00 in the a.m..
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Post by tessa on Feb 28, 2008 15:57:09 GMT -4
Here you go Bee. It's in New Smyrna Beach which is about 15 miles south of Daytona. We always booked our friends there. www.buenavistainn.com/
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Post by cubby on Feb 29, 2008 16:50:38 GMT -4
Salt Water Cowboys in St. Augustine ROCKS!!! I'm thinking a road trip is due!! We've been there, too! WE LOVED Salt Water Cowboys!!!!!!!! St. Augustine was hubby's, and my, spot for years! It, like everything else, has changed though! It's still nice, but it had gotten TOO busy the last couple of times we were there that it lost some of it's pizazz for us!
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Post by bb on Feb 29, 2008 17:04:02 GMT -4
One of the last times I was in St. Augustine, we did that walking ghost tour... pretty cool!
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Post by cubby on Feb 29, 2008 17:06:09 GMT -4
WE DID that, TOO! Did you also take the boat? Ours was walking and a boat ride, and it was really interesting! I loved it!
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