Amelia Island is the MOST UNDERRATED Island in Florida

Amelia Island is the MOST UNDERRATED Island in Florida - Here's Why!

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Жыл бұрын

Amelia Island is a super underrated island getaway Florida destination. This is how we spent an amazing weekend in Amelia Island. 1. find where to eat 2. figuring out things to do in the town of Fernandina Beach 3. Explore Fort Clinch State Park and the surrounding beaches. 4. Eat again!
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Fernandina Beach restaurants we stopped at:
Amelia Island Coffee
Garden Street Bistro
Aloha Bagels & Deli
España Restaurant & Tapas
Island Time Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Palace Saloon (The oldest bar in Florida)
The Alley/Amelia Island Brewing Company
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@flippymcflipperson Жыл бұрын

What's underrated is your channel! You guys deserve a 100 times more subscribers. Such good content and clean edits. Found you last week through your Boston video and have been catching up. Keep up the great work!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

You're a legend! Hopefully we'll get there in the near future, but it's comments like this that motivate us!

@winstonsmith6204 10 ай бұрын

🎯

@InfectiousGroovePodcast 10 ай бұрын

I moved to the southeast side of Jacksonville about 18 months ago. Between Amelia Island, Fernandina and St Augustine, I don't think we'll go anywhere else, ever.

@TheDetourDuo 10 ай бұрын

Yeah you really have the best of it all pretty close. Holidays in those areas are magical too

@frankgiuliano380 8 ай бұрын

We haven't taken a vacation in years... the reason is that we live here on Amelia Island and it's a vacation everyday! Every time we visit another Florida location, we can't wait to return to AI... when we get guests, they never want to leave. We are really the luckiest people living here.

@InfectiousGroovePodcast 8 ай бұрын

Exactly!@@frankgiuliano380

@shannonknight3117 Жыл бұрын

Awww y'all missed Hola Cuban Cafe!!! But you did an amazing job representing our island!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

That was on our list too! I think it was closed while we were exploring in the a.m. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@jordanjacquelinegallup 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Glad you loved it here! We love Aloha Bagel too

@TheDetourDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. yeah, it's so good!

@glendarjolley3171 Жыл бұрын

The residents like it being underrated!! It's getting VERY crowded as it is.

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

@frankgiuliano380 8 ай бұрын

WE live on Amelia Island - and it is heaven. We have the best Kayaking, boating, fishing in the entire State. In fact we have the only Sate Park that is a fishing pier - Overlooking the Nassau Sound , which is the most beautiful view to the ocean in the South East US. The weather is amazing 12 months a year. but most of all, this is a real working Island.. not the typical tourist beach town. No Tacky stores here! - Real Southern architecture and amazing residents. No chain Restaurants.. all just great food..Shrimp is plentiful here as is local fish such as Pompano, Spotted Sea Bass, Whiting and flounder. Amelia Island has the largest salt water marsh system in the United States, and the sub-Tropical Vegetation will be with you forever. The Live Oaks and Spanish Moss habitat is also the largest in The Country along with coastal Georgia. Our Maritime forest is protected and unique to East coast Florida. You MUST kayak the Sal Marshes while here, and also visit Amelia Island State Park, and Big Talbot and Little Talbot State parks which are our sister Island to our south.

@TheDetourDuo 8 ай бұрын

All great points!

@chrisgordon8505 Жыл бұрын

I was named after Amelia island I go there so many times a year thank you it is to underrated

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

it really is underrated

@bonitajolie9341 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. You guys are so natural and authentic. Love it. ❤

@TheDetourDuo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video!!

@stugooden7826 Жыл бұрын

Channel is straight fire 🔥. Subbed 🤙🏾

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

🙏🏿 thank you and welcome! It's a grind but we're getting there

@ryanmoeller3308 Жыл бұрын

GREAT video!! I have some relatives that live on Amelia Island! Keep up the GREAT work you two! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do! We need to make our way out West at some point

@ryanmoeller3308 Жыл бұрын

@The Detour Duo Let me know if you decide too! We have a full guest bedroom setup you two are more than welcome to use!

@JoeSantiagoNYC Жыл бұрын

Awesome content, keep it going!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

We will! Thanks!

@maxmiami3053 Ай бұрын

thanks for the video, was thinking of checking this out !

@TheDetourDuo Ай бұрын

Worth it if you ask us

@M00SE008 11 ай бұрын

Local here! Great highlight video of Amelia, it is a really cool place to visit. It can be an expensive stay longterm, and it is a bit crowded yes, but there is lots of charm around with much history. I've worked with our local museum (Amelia Island Museum of History) and they do pose a great option for tours of the island. If you focus your vacation strictly downtown, it is pricey, but the whole island has lots of hole in the wall shops and stores, like a treasure hunt. Perfect stay for anyone who wants a solid beach vacation.

@TheDetourDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information. We must have been there at a good time because I didn't get the sense that it was crowded other than the day the farmer's market was happening. The island is beautiful and I'm glad we did other things than just staying downtown as well. I do wish we found more of those hole in the wall stores.

@M00SE008 11 ай бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo absolutely! Summertime is usually our busiest season, since we are mostly a tourist town, with the exception of Shrimp Fest in May, and the Concours D’elegance (fancy car shows) in late February. Those are super fun to attend, would recommend shrimp fest for sure, everyone on the island sets up mini shops in tents on the streets of downtown for people to walk through, and the streets are shut off to car traffic for the weekend.

@SamanthaFl Жыл бұрын

I've been to so many places in Florida but Amelia Island. I'm gonna have to check it out

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

It's quiet the gem. Nice mix of a beach town with a small town feel

@heididaniel1539 11 ай бұрын

Such a fun video to watch and did a good choice on your red head❤

@TheDetourDuo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@patriciaclark1358 Жыл бұрын

We just arrived to Amelia Island.. will visit a few places you recommend..Enjoyed watching..TY

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your trip!!

@Timithos Жыл бұрын

I didn't know about the 8 flags, nor the Pippi Longstockings house. It's nice to know new things about my community. Amelia Island is also a popular place for international petanque competitions.

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Always something new to discover. Thanks for the heads up. Does that event bring in a ton of people doing the week?

@Timithos Жыл бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo There is a weekly tournament for fun that attracts foreign tourists and I assume out of town players - not too many spectators. I hear some petanque players of course play all week with each other.

@ritzcarlson 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Great video! You guys seem awesome. We will follow your channel.

@TheDetourDuo 4 ай бұрын

That's Awesome! Thank you for subbing! Hope you have fun in Amelia Island.

@dhjdmba5684 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Great content. Outstanding production values. Kudos and a poor man’s award. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thetoothfixer8509 Жыл бұрын

Y’all are hilarious! Love the video

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏿

@dansteiner9393 9 ай бұрын

Ya'll put out awesome content. Can't wait to visit Amelia Island!

@TheDetourDuo 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you love it as much as we did

@dansteiner9393 9 ай бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo I’m sure we will! If y’all ever make it out to Northern Arizona, we can show you all the gems. We live in Flagstaff, but Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, etc have amazing things to see 😁

@TheDetourDuo 9 ай бұрын

@@dansteiner9393 Big fan of Flagstaff actually. Haven't been there in years. We would totally take you up on that

@86dmo 14 күн бұрын

Nice! Next beach trip!

@TheDetourDuo 12 күн бұрын

Have fun. It's a lovely place

@foroom8520 8 ай бұрын

Loves the video! Thank you

@TheDetourDuo 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@brittanyrowland6534 3 ай бұрын

What a fun, informative video! Love the editing and I think you both have great personalities. Dont feel pressured to be more of an extrovert. Sometimes the world is just to peoplely and that's okay! You guys rock!

@TheDetourDuo 3 ай бұрын

I love this comment. Thank you for that!!

@kennethsanders1694 3 ай бұрын

My wife and I are headed to Amelia next week! Thanks for the tips and the fort,boneyard and food ideas. Didn’t need to know about the lactose issue! 😄. Thank you!

@TheDetourDuo 3 ай бұрын

Hope you have a great time. Never been afraid to share 😅

@RS-wl9ve 4 ай бұрын

I'm coming to this party a bit late, but I'm glad you enjoyed our island! I will add it's a dog loving community. Most of the people are very friendly. Because the island is so small, asking for directions may end with you following a stranger's car to your destination. I know I've done that a few times. Sometimes it's faster to go there than explain how. The restaurants are great. With so many places serving excellent fare, new places are pretty much forced to step up or go broke. There are three thrift stores on the island, so bargain hunting can be a blast. For the best prices, go to Cats Angels on 8th St. It's close to downtown. Be sure to visit Bosque Bello Cemetery. The older part of the cemetery is to your right about a quarter mile from the entrance. Take your camera a do a lot of clicking. Even in broad daylight you might catch something to show to your ghost living friends!

@TheDetourDuo 4 ай бұрын

Never too late to join the party. Thanks for all these recommendations. I've said before I know I'm captured a ghost on one of these video clips before. One day when I sort though all my footage I bet I'll find one

@ailijohnson3752 Жыл бұрын

Aww I live here Watched you guys walk past where I took my prom photos!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Cute!!

@ChristopherLewis-tg1lx 4 ай бұрын

You guys did an awesome job with this video!! Amelia island is one of the most beautiful places in the South, it really is a hidden gem. My wife and I have been to a lot of the places you guys went to and had just as much fun as you guys. If you get a chance go to Hola Coffee shop, it is one block off of the main downtown area.

@TheDetourDuo 4 ай бұрын

It really is a gem. Hola Coffee Shop. Thanks for the recommendation. I actually think we walked past that one.

@madmob5060 Жыл бұрын

The history of this place is much much more deeper… you would be surprised what really goes on here

@Timithos Жыл бұрын

Not for long... we're praying the deep state out.

@Matthew78974 10 ай бұрын

I love this place I have a condo next to the Rits

@TheDetourDuo 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a dream. We wouldn't mind living there at all

@thebrentrobinsonshow2882 Жыл бұрын

I never heard about this place in Florida, definitely have to check this island out.

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@islandhopperfl4167 Жыл бұрын

Be careful. I live in Florida. Fernandina is a charming place on the surface but keep to yourself. Gossipy and toxic.

@DI-Trader 9 ай бұрын

This was very good. Heading there in November.

@TheDetourDuo 9 ай бұрын

Nice. Hope you have as good of a time as we did!

@Amelia.D320 Жыл бұрын

I am on my way to Amelia island right now!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Yes! I hope you love it and it doesn't rain up there

@ock538 Жыл бұрын

heading out there this weekend, otown in the house ---- pippi gang

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

we rep for Pippi! 🙌🏾

@karmasutra4774 2 ай бұрын

Great editing and filming style

@TheDetourDuo 2 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@chrisgordon8505 Жыл бұрын

Yes I love climbing trees at boneyard beach

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

It was fun!

@4lives2fill Жыл бұрын

Adding to our travel list! BEAUTIFUL 😍

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Please do!

@chrisgordon8505 Жыл бұрын

I love fort clinch I rp in there so much

@telluridelover2417 Жыл бұрын

We live here!!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

do you like living there?

@chrisgordon8505 Жыл бұрын

Go to walkers landing and some other parks in Omni go to the Marsha and the book store downtown the best walking areas and shops are in the omni

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Cool we’ll keep that in mind 👍

@alexandergarza1110 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. Will definitely look into some of these spots on my upcoming trip to Amelia Island 😎

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching. I hope your trip is as amazing as ours was

@guymanmansir4944 Жыл бұрын

My mom got to talk to the actor of pippy longstocking while they were live on set

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

What! That's so cool!

@chrisverni8437 5 ай бұрын

What’s the song you’re playing during the fort visit?

@TheDetourDuo 5 ай бұрын

It's called "Kickin' da Leaves" by Judah & The Lion

@lilliemiller8511 Жыл бұрын

It is such a cute and cheap island tho I live ab 10 mins from there. It’s so beautiful!! It’s my personal favorite place to go to out here

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous there and everyone we met was super nice.

@annabelrogers5079 Жыл бұрын

i live there!!

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Do you like living there?

@annabelrogers5079 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo yes i love it so so much!

@anderson2828 Жыл бұрын

omg you look like lindsey lohan in her younger days !

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

Haha, Sara gets that a lot!

@Fishin.whith.Easton Жыл бұрын

I live on the island downtown is such a fun place. You should go to the new mini golf downtown.😂😂

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

we'll have to keep that in mind!

@chrisgordon8505 Жыл бұрын

Go to fantastic fudge best ice cream in the world

@Osobear14 7 ай бұрын

Great video, I just got into drone flying, do you know of any apps I can download where they can tell me if the place I’m flying allows drones or not? Thank you

@TheDetourDuo 7 ай бұрын

The app I use the most before flying if called B4Ufly. It was created by the FAA so it's trustworthy. Any area that is restricted, like airports. The drone itself will tell you and if it lets you take off you'll get warnings. On top of that it's just having a flight plan before you fly included knowing what may restrict you beforehand

@Osobear14 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo thank you brother!!! Btw me and my fiancée just watched you guys videos for the first time , y’all are amazing, she said she wishes we could all hang out lol, keep up the good work

@TheDetourDuo 7 ай бұрын

@@Osobear14 Best of luck. take some of the free courses for drone pilots even if you don't plan on getting a Part 107. Good information to have in your pocket in case someone questions you about flying.

@TheDetourDuo 7 ай бұрын

@Osobear14 that's awesome! Where are ya'll based? We won't be back in the states for some time, but we're always down to make new friends

@Osobear14 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDetourDuo we are from Atlanta, GA. Maybe we can run into you guys on a trip one day, dinner on me. Have a safe trip brother

@SP6QKX 10 ай бұрын

@MikeGameOver Жыл бұрын

I live downtown. Talk to locals? You did not hit the iconic spots, things to do, places to see. The only thing famous about the PIRATES PUNCH, is the hangover. Overall, Strange options while here.

@TheDetourDuo Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching !