Nearby St Mary is On the coastal Florida Georgia border lies a sleepy little town of St Marys. In downtown St Marys, you can catch a ferry to Cumberland Island or explore the shops on the main street. Kings Bay Submarine base is nearby and makes this a good place to have a Submarine Museum. We went hiking at Crooked River State Park. Among the forests and salt marshes lives countless maritime life like waterfowl, turtles, and more. Also not far away is the town of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. This historic district is filled with shops and galleries along with some fine eateries.