Bunswick Landing Marina

We are quickly learning our way around Brunswick and thought we would give you a tour.
First stop Brunswick Airport. No, this is not a resort or hotel. It just looks and acts like one. This airport is serviced by Delta through Atlanta. Our connections are very short but so far have been ok however we did have to run through the airport Wednesday evening to make our KC flight. Didn't some pro quarterback do that in the 70's wearing panty hose?

But I digress.

This airport is like a resort in their hands on customer service. When you arrive to fly out of Brunswick each time, the ticket counter has your itinerary printed off and ready to go. Then they walk you over to the two self check in booths and basically check you in while chatting you up. Next stop is the one security gate unless by some miracle the snack bar is open. It has only been open twice in all the times we have been there and both times it closed while we were there....at odd times like 4:40pm....hummm? Oh well, they don't seem to service alcohol so who cares really. Security is security however these people seems to have brains and personalities unlike all the other TSA manning the wands at every other airport. The one and only gate area is very nice. Generally the ticket taker is the same person that self checked you in. Or that person might be loading bags. I have yet to see them climb into the cockpit but I wouldn't be surprised if they did as they all seem to do whatever job needs doing at this airport.

Timing and day of the week are everything in Brunswick. Almost everything shuts down on Sunday. A few of the big box stores, West Marine and the grocery store stay open but all the downtown stores, including the Ace hardware shut down. This includes ALL liquor stores so plan accordingly.
One of our favorite spots to eat is Cargo Portside Grill in downtown Brunswick...just not on Sunday because they are closed. And not too late the rest of the week as they close at 10pm. The food is delicious. I take my camera each time but realize only after I have eaten every morsel that I forgot to take a pic of my spectacular meal when it first arrives. Of course it might have something to do with the great wine list and killer cocktails.
http://cargoportsidegrill.com/

Brunswick Landing Marina is turning out to be a great marina. The staff is terrific. Reasonable rates, free laundry, wide concrete floating docks, security and clean showers.





At the top of each dock is a covered area with a large gas grill, hose with water, trash, and benches. This is used by the boaters on each dock. Some gather each night for cocktails. Others use the grill and then head back to their boat. Still others chain up their bikes there or work on projects.






We used the grill most nights and dined with a view of the entire marina. There is also a bit more breeze up there than on the docks.