• Amelia River Cruises – Large boat tour company that specializes in scheduled trips to Cumberland Island, sunset trips, etc. The boat trips are fun and they are generally the most economical way to get out on the water

• Amelia Island Boat Club – Boat and wave runner rentals with optional captain’s service

• Windward Sailing – Private sailboat charters and sailboat rentals

• Follow That Dream Sailing – Private catamaran charters

• Riptide Watersports – Boat charters and guided "CraigCat" Tours. They also rent most types of beach gear.

Fishing

• Amelia Sea Dolphin Charters (fishing) - Captain Gerald Wilder

• AC Charters – Captain Alan Mills

• George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier – This is an old bridge off the south end of the island that has been repurposed as a fishing pier

• The Beach – Many people enjoy finding a quiet section of the beach and fishing off of the shore

Putt Putt and Bowling
• Island Falls Adventure Golf – Most elaborate putt putt course on the island

• Gregor MacGregor’s Mini-Links and Drinks – Putt putt course and bar located on the edge of downtown

• Putt Putt Amelia Island – Simple (but fun) ocean front putt putt course at Main Beach

• Duck Pinz – Duck Pin Bowling and cocktail bar located downtown

Kayaking, SUP, and Surfing

• Amelia Island Kayak Excursions – Guided tours of Cumberland Island, Egan’s Creek, the Amelia River, and Fort Clinch

• Amelia Adventures – Kayaking and SUP tours around the island

• PADL – Located a few minutes off the south end of the island in the Talbot Islands State Parks

• Amelia Island Surf Co – Surfboard and SUP rentals and lessons

• Driftwood Surf Shop – Surfboard and SUP rentals and lessons

Beach Horseback Riding

• Amelia Island Horseback Riding – Leaves from Peter’s Point which is about halfway down the island

Paramotor (Motorized Paragliding)

• Barefoot Flyers PPG – Tandem Paramotor trips along the beach that leave from the Fernandina Airport

Wellness

• FB Skin & Wellness – Facials and other esthetician treatments in a cute studio in historic downtown Fernandina

• Deb Cunningham Yoga – Beach yoga classes and in-home sessions

• Centred on Yoga – Yoga studio in historic downtown Fernandina

State and Other Large Parks

• Fort Clinch State Park – 1,100-acre state park that is located along the Amelia River and home to the 19th century Fort Clinch

• Amelia Island State Park – 200-acre state park along the ocean

• Cumberland Island National Seashore – Entire barrier island just north of Amelia Island – See Cumberland Island section of guide below

• Talbot Islands State Parks – Two adjacent state parks (Big Talbot and Little Talbot) located just off the south end of the island. Check out Boneyard Beach on Big Talbot Island

• George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier (State Park) – This is an old bridge off the south end of the island that has been repurposed as a fishing pier

• Burney Park – Beach front park located in American Beach

• Peter’s Point Park – Beach front park located approximately halfway down the island

• Main Beach Park – Ocean front park with playground equipment, basketball courts, skate park, and volleyball courts

• Central Park – Park located walking distance to downtown with a playground, tennis courts, and pickleball courts

History

• Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach – 50-block area located on the National Registry of Historic Places that features a lively commercial district with tons of restaurants and shops, and Victorian-era architecture

• Fort Clinch State Park – 1,100-acre state park that is located along the Amelia River and home to the 19th century Fort Clinch

• Cumberland Island National Seashore – Entire barrier island just north of Amelia Island with several old Carnegie mansions – See Cumberland Island section of guide

• American Beach – Historic beach community listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. During segregation, this area was founded by Florida’s first black millionaire and hosted numerous celebrities of the era such as Ray Charles and Hank Aaron. There are several points of interest including the old Evan’s Rendezvous and the NaNa Dune (tallest dune in Florida).

• Amelia Island Lighthouse – Oldest existing lighthouse in Florida (***limited hours so check their website***)

• The Palace Saloon – Florida’s oldest bar (founded in 1903) and located downtown

• Museums – There are several museums such as the Amelia Island Museum of History and the A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

Cumberland Island National Seashore

• Cumberland Island National Seashore is located one barrier island north of Amelia Island and features 9,800-acres of untouched wilderness. It was once entirely owned by the Carnegie family and is home to some of their old mansions (the Dungeness Mansion Ruins and Plum Orchard). There is a lot to do (biking, hiking, history tours, etc.). If you go, plan to spend most of the day.

• There are no bridges to Cumberland Island, so you need to access it by boat. Options include:

Ferry – The ferry leaves from St. Mary’s, GA (+/- 45 min from Amelia Island)

Private Charter

Amelia River Cruises – Leaves from downtown Amelia Island (***note that the river cruise does not let you off on the island, but it does go fairly deep into the waterways around the island and typically takes you by the Dungeness Mansion ruins).

Tours

• Coast One Tours - Black historical tours of Fernandina, including historic American Beach and the Peck Center

• Amelia Island Footprints - Historic tours of Amelia Island, lots of information on the shrimping industry

• "Amelia Island Historic Tours" - Several tours available, including an overview of various historic sites, historic homes, and holiday lights

Breweries and Distilleries

• Marlin & Barrel Distillery and A1A Cidery – Local Distillery a few blocks from downtown

• Mocama – Fun brewery a few blocks from downtown

• Amelia Island Brewing Co. – Downtown brewpub with an adjacent bar called “The Alley”

• First Love – Brewpub across from downtown that specializes in Pizza

Bars and Other Places to Grab Drinks

• The Green Turtle – Mostly outdoor bar with tons of live music

• Mocama – Fun brewery a few blocks from down

• PJD’s – Downtown beer and wine bar with a fun courtyard

• The Palace Saloon - Oldest saloon in Florida and probably the rowdiest on Amelia Island

• Frisky Mermaid – Small cocktail bar in the back of the Florida House Inn

• The Decantery - Wine and cocktail bar downtown

• Principal’s Office – Quieter cocktail bar on the edge of downtown

• The Boat House - Restaurant and bar with large outdoor patio

• Slider’s Seaside Grill – Tiki bar overlooking the ocean with frequent live music

• Hammerhead Beach Bar – Dive bar with ocean view deck

• Ash Street Cigar Parlor – Cigar bar located in an old house in the historic downtown area

• The Alley – Offshoot of Amelia Island Brewing Co.

• SandBar – Beachfront restaurant with a wide variety of food options and the largest whiskey selection in NE Florida

• Duck Pinz – Downtown cocktail bar with Duck Pins bowling

• David’s Restaurant & Lounge – Great choice for upscale steak and seafood

• Brett’s Waterway Café – The outdoor deck is a great place to watch the sun set over the water

• Down Under Restaurant – Located under the bridge with an excellent waterfront deck

• Kitchen 251 – Some of the island’s best seafood, water front deck, and occasional live music

• Other restaurants that have good bars include Salty Pelican, Amelia Island Brewing Co., The Surf, Salt Life Food Shack, and Baxter’s

Live Music (Call or Check Website First) - LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

• The Green Turtle – Mostly outdoor bar with tons of live music

• PJD’s – Downtown beer and wine bar with a fun courtyard

• The Palace Saloon - Oldest saloon in Florida and probably the rowdiest on Amelia Island

• The Boat House - Restaurant and bar with large outdoor patio

• Slider’s Seaside Grill – Tiki bar overlooking the ocean with frequent live music

• SandBar – Beachfront restaurant with a wide variety of food options and the largest whiskey selection in NE Florida

• The Surf - Good spot for seafood and burgers

• Down Under Restaurant – Casual waterfront seafood restaurant located under the bridge

• Shucker’s – Waterfront seafood/oyster restaurant located just off the island

• Mocama – Fun brewery a few blocks from down

• The Alley – Offshoot of Amelia Island Brewing Co.

• Salt Life Food Shack – Tons of outdoor seating with beach views

• Kitchen 251 – Some of the island’s best seafood, water front deck, and occasional live music

• The Patio at 5th & Ash - Mostly outdoors with excellent food

In-Home Chef

• Personal Cuisine – Former Ritz Carlton Chef Alex Jansen will prepare a meal on-site for your group.

Rainy Days

• Museums – There are several museums such as the Amelia Island Museum of History and the A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

• Amelia Makery – Fun craft studio close to downtown

• Pinball Musuem – Fun place to spend a few hours with 20+ pinball machines (some 50+ years old)

• Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach – Historic shopping district with lots of fun shops and restaurants to duck into. Bring your rain coat as you will need to go outside to get between the shops.

• Marlin & Barrel Distillery – Local Distillery a few blocks from downtown

• Mocama – Fun brewery a few blocks from downtown

• The Palace Saloon – Florida’s oldest bar (founded in 1903) and located downtown

• Duck Pinz – Downtown cocktail bar with Duck Pins bowling

• Day Trip to Nearby Jacksonville (+/- 45 min away)– Jacksonville has tons of indoor activities such as MOSH (kid-oriented science and history museum), K1 Speed (indoor go cart racing), shopping malls, etc.

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