FORGOTTEN FLORIDA Panhandle Coast & Historic Carrabelle - Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places

On this episode of Florida Roadside Attractions and Abandoned places we reach the panhandle’s forgotten coast. Welcome to our Thanksgiving weekend getaway destination in Carrabelle! A small fishing village with tons of history and roadside gems, including The World’s Smallest Police Station and the historic Crooked River Lighthouse, and 3 history museums. I hope you enjoy our experience and tour of Carrabelle.
‪@CristheGirl‬
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[@TampaJay]

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[@karimedinburgh]

Such a cool video my friend , great upload !

[@dannywalker3925]

Carrabelle. Forgotten coast is a good name for that area. I have been through there a few times.

[@karentucker2161]

I love the smallest police station!!! That's diffently something interesting and cool!

[@TimFM]

I grew up there. Climbed the lighthouse stairs one time. My great grandpa's old store was featured and that little shack used to be a barber shop. My aunt's husband created the world's smallest police station. Johnny Marabella worked for the local telephone company.

[@DeadlyKnot]

That lighthouse looks amazing!

[@kathygaber3801]

Nice haircut Jay, looks good!

[@kyleroy912]

The store about the tarpon sinking is fascinating. I really enjoyed this video . Places like carrabelle is what makes florida awesome, and folks like the two of you. Thanks from niagara falls ny.

[@jimmiek55]

Hair cut looks good!

[@TheHighestGood]

Wow! What an amazing story of the sailors in the storm! Dolphins! Sharks! Hurricane! Heroism! That should be a movie!

[@joeruppert1240]

Great video. Really enjoyed the visit. Thanks.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Joe

[@garfixit]

What a great video all the places you went to saturated with history

[@onehundredfire2324]

Wicked Willies Without a doubt, it was A spectacular place where you could have a good time with friends and locals who lived in the area. I think that this place must have been closed for more than a decade, I would say about 13 or fourteen years, super good memories..❤

[@stephensims8221]

Oh wow jay you are literally 40 miles from me here in Crawfordville. We have Wakulla springs one of the filming location for creature of the black lagoon.

[@vegasstoker9647]

TJ got a Haircut. Looks good Bro

[@delhawk1]

Enjoyed you trip to Carrabelle. Weve been the twice most recently there last year and will be returning in April for a couple of weeks. Will be sure to check out the museums.

[@donstuard2546]

I just commented on Chris' channel on the video about Carabelle. Tell her I was 10 and 15 during our fishing trips to Carabelle. My grandfather was in the army during WW2. He trained as a landing craft and tug boat pilot at Camp Carabelle. He was 1 of only 3 people in his original unit to survive the war. He won a citation for a major tug boat mission that covered a great water distance as a tug pilot. I have a great steel model of the landing craft my grandfather piloted during the war. Mybgrand mother gave it to me before my papaw passed in 1975. We fished Dog Island a lot when we were there. My cousin took his boat both times. Carabelle was a blast as a small quaint fishing town.

[@m.k.5608]

Thanks for sharing love the haircut Jay...lol..You are talented content creator and always enjoy your videos.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@zipadeedooda7938]

US 98 from Panama City to south of Tallahassee is one of the nicest drives in the state, up there with going through the Keys. There are 3 lighthouses along the way, all of which you can climb. Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, all wonderful old sceinc Florida.

[@Trtevoorryu]

I took that route driving home from my parents to my house in Tampa and instead of using i10 and i75. Definitely a treat to drive

[@zipadeedooda7938]

@@Trtevoorryu It is, isn't it? The only bad stretch is between Perry and Old Town, since there's nothing there. I was always afraid of having a car breakdown there, but never did. But overall, it's a great way to see a lot of old Florida

[@johnroot4886]

Happy Belated Thanksgiving to both of you, safe travels

[@TampaJay]

Happy thanksgiving man

[@scottganues5336]

Aw Carrabelle, my home away from home! We visit there often and love it. ❤️ 😺🐠 Thanks for the video guys!!

[@Ronaldl2350]

Clarabelle is a neat place. A lot of great small town history and places to visit. The lady at the museum was so nice. The Tarpon wreck story she told was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@nancyvarkalis8660]

My favorite part of video is seeing you 2 so happy together

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much Nancy ! That makes our day. We both read this comment together. :-)

[@andrewdominick1000]

Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely loved the Story the elderly lady told, her voice was so pleasant! I cant wait to take my daughter back there we had such a good time in Carrabelle we literally fell in love with the place! So much interesting history there i often wonder what Carrabelle was like before it was plundered and the trees destroyed! Definitely subbing! Your dry humor and wordplay is low key hilarious had me rollin!

[@noellesimagination7813]

Nice haircut. It was awesome you climbed the light house. Bottle house interesting. Cool shark shirt at the end.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Jay ( & Cris) thanks for taking us along on your continuing travels. Happy belated Thanksgiving to both of you hope you had a great holiday . 🦃🦃🦃

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Russ happy thanksgiving

[@gladyskusko2663]

Thank you for showing Bella. I really enjoy seeing her.

[@staceytheflipflopgirl7074]

I have to show everyone this video who do not understand why I love dolphins sooooo much - FLAMINGOOOOOOS!!!!

[@bgm2658]

Happy Belated Thanksgiving Jay & Cris the girl!!! ❤❤❤

[@birdnest5814]

Full play 👍💕😊

[@bjornemccomb8262]

“What’s up Big Haircut?” Looks great Jay 😍

[@Rolanda-Doe.1126]

I'm old I can't travel anymore. So thank you to both of you. I really enjoy your videos.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you happy to hear that

[@Elyse1997]

My dad was class of 59, he went to Washington DC for senior year too. My mom was class of 64, but she didn't go. Now I wonder why, too late to ask. I went with girl scouts in 5th grade. The capitol was being renovating that year. Good memories.

[@kathiefilkins445]

My favorite part...seeing something in my home state I never knew was there. Thanks for your videos.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Kathie I appreciate you joining me

[@karentucker2161]

Ikr?!😊

[@dennisud]

There's a very similar bottle house in Brazil, only about double the size. NOW I have to stop for all those museums and that lighthouse! BTW, you need to hit the lighthouse at Matheson-Hammocks State park in Miami-Dade!

[@brendacarter3714]

Great Great Video. You and Chris are in my stomping grounds.

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Wow that dolphin rescue story was pretty unreal, 23 miles swim…saved by dolphins…blew me away.

[@lindacavey8554]

Nice video. Nice hair cut too.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you!

[@stob100]

These types of videos are by far my favorite one you do. Especially when it comes to Florida history. The father of the Tuskegee airmen is from that tiny seaside town? That's pretty significant history.

[@heatherbradley5030]

❤TJ❤ great video

[@pauline9242]

Happy belated Thanksgiving 🦃Hope you enjoyed celebrating it with family ! Nice haircut Jay! Carrabelle Florida was really cool and filled with lots of history! It had many great museums especially the story about the Tarpan. You were brave to go up those lighthouse steps, I was nervous every step for you. It was nostalgic seeing the class trips to WDC that’s where my class went too (back in my day) as CTG says! Great vlog and I learned a lot. Enjoy the rest of your family Thanksgiving weekend!

[@rmartin2819]

Lighthouses are always haunted! Anclote Key Lighthouse near Tarpon Springs is a similar skeleton type too. 💀👻😅 My favorite part was Cara-Bella! 🐶

[@johncanetta6708]

Right, Anclote Key lighthouse is identical to the Crooked River lighthouse.

[@starlaphillips9169]

New to your channel , loving it !!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much

[@edwindrood2816]

Neat museums. Also butterfly migration goes through Destin too. A lot less of them than used to be. Pesticides have really hurt them

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Loved the light house, climbed St Augustine before and wow 219 steps…had to take a few deep breaths and pause for sure, the keepers had to bring big pails of oil up the steps, I couldn’t imagine.

[@RockyBilly40cal60]

Happy belated Thanksgiving, guys! Thanks for sharing this awesome video of this quaint Town, really loved the story of the sailors. And of course always love seeing precious Bella. Thanks again TJ.

[@coupdetat27]

Awesome and Happy Thanksgiving idol jay..🤙

[@TampaJay]

Thanks happy thanksgiving

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

That view on the top of the light house was amazing even with the fog. Hopefully you'll get a chance to see it on a clear day

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

Enjoyed it. Wow, what a climb to the top.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks buddy

[@markimoofan1239]

whoa an hour long video nice i love long adventures with you and Cris alot of fun and so much history ^_^ hope you guys had a good thanksgiving and excited to see what christmas videos you got in store for us

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Hope you guys had a good Thanksgiving! Awesome vlog Jay. That lighthouse looked cool.

[@tonymalice]

I particularly liked this video.. something about the desolation of that place mixed with the history. Hope you guys had a good Thanksgiving.

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

Tampa Jay I loved the video but like Chris I had to decline the trip up in the lighthouse. I listened to that part....lol, but I passed on watching it too...Yes I am claustrophobic.and I can not stand heights...😂😭 I loved the video. It was so cool. I love lighthouses just can't go up.. Thank you. You and Chris stay safe. Much love 💕

[@dragonsmaiden00]

Love these small forgotten places ❤️ thank you for sharing the experience. Would love to visit

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much

[@Julie-ms9ss]

What an interesting video . By the time you reached the top of the lighthouse , I couldn’t breathe ! Scary. Thanks for such a quality video , you guys. ❤

[@POV18]

It's nice to see what's up there. I've always liked the roadside attraction videos! I hope you guys had an awesome Thanksgiving with Cris and family!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Krystal

[@dennisud]

Wow over an hour long! I've passed this area when going to New Orleans, now I'll have to check this plus a certain con in Destin!

[@leearmstrong2743]

Mornin Jay!!

[@AncientWolfHowl61]

Great video, Jay! That lighthouse was wild! What a way to get to the top, climbing up inside a metal pipe! A cool little seaside town. Looks like a wonderful place to go and relax.

[@davehitt]

Very cool! The smallest police station is a riot!! LOL

[@CristheGirl]

First! I love you!❤

[@TampaJay]

You’re always first in my heart! I love you

[@lindafelixporter565]

Love this place!

[@philiprife5556]

I lived in Carrabelle in 71 and 72 finishing my high school career the last year of the next-to-last school pictured. I was one of 33 Seniors to graduate, and there was a total of about 500 students, K-12. I'd say Carrabelle has done well for itself over the past 52 years.

[@Jsteng08]

Great video I always love these back roads attractions Oh I started getting dizzy watching you walking down those steps 😆😆🦩🦩👍👍

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Great road side attractions

[@melissajensen3166]

Great video Jay. For a little town it has a lot of history. I really liked the WWII museum.

[@danamaddox9886]

I like your videos,i was coming back from Alabama but took the rong turn going through pinnacola forest ah 😮lost but i made it home in a round about way.

[@Ridgerunner49]

Thanks jay great job as alwaysalways😀

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Terry

[@maryjaneburgess489]

I didn't know there was so much to Carrebelle

[@paddy9449]

I just found Y'all's channel..... I LOVE it..... BUT the light house needs an elevator!!!!!!! HA! HA!😃

[@RobertDickens2002]

Nice muzim

[@Rolanda-Doe.1126]

Y'all ever been to Fernandina Beach. You should go to the Shrimp Boat Festival in the spring. I think you'll like it. Then you can also visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Also Fort Clinch is in Fernandina. Fernandina is a fishing town. It's so quaint.

[@eugenesmith3611]

Good afternoon from Boston Massachusetts

[@lindaowens933]

I grew up in that area,in medart is were I grew up, and my brother live on a sale boat in a boat sill there

[@billegan2187]

HI Tampa Jay - Great VIdeo...did you by chance encounter an old vintage Fire truck of any kind while perusing a

[@willbygosh4887]

You should check out the town Wewahitchka in the area.Home of the Dead Lakes,Tupelo Honey and the filming location of the 1997 movie Ulee's Gold starring Peter Fonda and Jessica Biel which was her first movie,it also won a Golden Globe award.Wewahitchka is located about 20 miles or so north of Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

😎✌️

[@TampaJay]

Mango !

[@jamesscrivner6755]

C & J: Great vlog as usual. Taught me some new things about my state! Believe I read somewhere that (Fresnel) lenses are pronounced "FRUNNEL". Who knew? Thank y'all. Jim

[@jamesscrivner6755]

After watching Cris' vid, see it should be FRAYNEL.

[@jameshughes9351]

I remember my granddad talking. About. Going. There. Back. In. The 1930s, he ran shine there. From. South carolina. Running from the law. I asked him why. He did it,? He said its what. They did it to make extra money to feed his. Family during. The depression.

[@ivonnezaragoza9936]

Dear Tampa Jay we are going to Bonnie Fay ( I think am writing correctly), next week. Can you recommend a place to visit around that area? Thanks.

[@billegan2187]

while perusing the area in CArabelle? Perhaps back behind the fire station area in a gated fenced holding area? Just cruios as someone I know is trying to locate an olde fire truck that he thinks was bought by carabelle years ago

[@briangilliver2197]

I like the way you say aluminium and we say aluminium, ( this would be understandable if I spoke it and not written this ) haha ... Name him Leonardo my favourite mutant ninja turtle. Ps I was very slow at liking your video today 209...

[@JohnKelly2]

You should have brought a Slinky for the lighthouse stairs!

[@TampaJay]

Lol

[@adamstricklin3928]

Nice hair cut

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@adamstricklin3928]

@@TampaJay your welcome

[@aristonicoinfante8717]

Palm Coast Florida Daytona Beach high way us 1

[@lindaowens933]

There use to be a real good GREEK restaurant in carrabelle many years ago

[@cindypowel7517]

Hope TJ & Cris didn't get into too much trouble, rumor going around they were both seen coming out of the local police station in carrabella. As always thx 4 taking us all along on your adventure 🎄

[@TampaJay]

They will never take us alive! Hahaha thanks Cindy

[@maxsmith7820]

Maxsmith said hi to you JT and Chris Girl

[@suzettebutner480]

Will you go by Wakulla?

[@adamwagner4567]

Tampa jay should be a tour for each roadside attractions. How does he know that that history?

[@glf001]

That was a Caboose not a box car

[@aristonicoinfante8717]

Have you ever tried going to daytona a place called

[@andrewdominick1000]

You said "Who let the dogs out! Ugh. Ptsd" HAHAHA no lie that song was played so much when it came out it was awful. I had to hear Tamara Allen tell thise stories again

[@Ridgerunner49]

Well that's great I run 2 blocks with a bullet hole in my leg and there's nobody there I can't call anybody That's a bum deal

[@Eduardo-us2zm]

The girlfriend has good eye makeup eye liner I could never figure that out but if I'm trying that hard there will be tears anyway but that's cool stay home and watch KZbin leave the complicated stuff to the content creators

[@aamahdi2489]

Carrabelle home for retirement navy seal

[@johnconnolly6011]

That smell could be dead people or dead fish.

[@keithVader1385]

The men wore some hot looking clothes.l,.back in the 1900's..

[@RobertDickens2002]

Trypophobia house

[@mrbutch308]

I like that gap between your front teeth, Jay.