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Local Activities
restaurants
Night Spots
1.Amelia River Cruises & Charters
1.España Restaurant & Tapas
1.Green Turtle Tavern
2.Fort Clinch State Park
2.Café Karibo
2.Dog Star Tavern
Scenic waterway cruises provide narrated, historic and
wildlife sightseeing tours.
1 N Front Street, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-9972
Specializing in traditional flavors from Spain & Portugal with
enticing tapas, seafood and wine list.
22 S 4th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7700
Nineteenth century fort, this state park offers tours,
beach access, fishing pier, trails and camping.
2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-7274
3.Deep sea fishing
Amelia’s surrounding waters offer both fresh and saltwater fishing.
Cast off on a deep sea fishing adventure to hook a tarpon, shard,
redfish or grouper with a variety of captains.
OAIP Off-property Excursions, locations vary · (904) 491-4646
4.Amelia Island Museum of History
Local history museum offers docent-led museum tours and
walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach.
233 3rd Third St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7378
Quaint neighborhood American
bistro and wine bar.
4924 First Coast Hwy, Fernandina
Beach · (904) 310-6620
Chic bistro with casual farm to table
cuisine using freshest ingredients
sourced from local fisherman, farms
and onsite garden.
29 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach
(904) 277-7919
State-endorsed horse ranch providing horseback riding
on the beach of Amelia Island State Park.
7500 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island · (904) 491-5166
6.Skydive Amelia Island or Air Amelia
Skydive Amelia Island - Tandem skydiving over Amelia Island
3243 Bailey Road, Fernandina Beach · (904) 718-4648
Air Amelia - Powered hang glider trikes over Amelia Island.
2385 Jamestown Rd, Fernandina Beach · 800-WEDOFLY
7.Island Falls Miniature Golf
Miniature golf course with 18 1/2 inventive and beautiful holes
surrounded by water falls, bridges and tunnels.
1550 Saddler Road, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-7881
8.Shopping, antiquing and art galleries
downtown Fernandina Beach
Historic Centre Street and downtown Fernandina offer an eclectic
collection of local shops, galleries and boutiques.
Centre Street, Fernandina Beach
9.Surf or paddle board rentals Pipeline Surf Shop
5.Kelley’s Courtyard Café
Family friendly café offering homemade soups, salads and
sandwiches in a warm and welcoming courtyard.
19 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 432-8213
Incredible sunset views over Amelia River from two-story bar
and grill with pub food, refreshing adult beverages
and entertainment.
12 N Front St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-3811
4.Café Karibrew
Amelia Island home brewed beer on site, full bar, pub grub
and outdoor seating.
27 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-5269
5.Palace Saloon
Florida’s oldest continually operating bar with Pirate Punch
specialty drink, historic wood bar and two additional hotspots
- Uncle Charlie’s and Sheffield’s.
117 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 491-3332
6.O’Kanes Irish Pub & Eatery
Full Irish pub with resident Davis Turner band on weekends.
318 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-1000
7.pablo’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
8.Brett’s Waterway Café
A local favorite for breakfast and lunch in an old
Exxon gas station.
202 S 8th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-6310
Mexican-style food in a friendly and fun atmosphere
with full bar and open-air courtyard.
12 N 2nd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-0049
8.CIAO Bistro
Traditional and contemporary Italian fare and wine
with indoor and patio seating.
302 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 206-4311
10.LuLu’s at the Thompson House
Fresh, fine seafood dishes using local shrimp and fish
with attention to detail.
11 S 7th St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 432-8394
3.Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
7.Sliders Seaside Grill
Amazing hand tossed pizza and specialty salads
in urban atmosphere.
925 S 14th St Fernandina Beach · (904) 321-3400
10. Amelia Farmers Market
Local farmer’s market offers Urban setting with full liquor bar in historic building featuring
live music weekends.
10 N 2nd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-8010
6.T-Rays Burger Station
9.Moon River Pizza
Offering surf lessons and
rentals of surfboards, bikes,
skim boards, body boards
and stand up paddle boards.
2022 1st Ave Ste B, Fernandina
Beach · (904) 277-3717
selection of farm direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods and more every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Shops at Amelia Island Plantation
Fernandina Beach
(904) 491-4872
3.Bar Zin
4.29 South Eats
5.Kelly Seahorse Ranch
An eclectic menu in a friendly, relaxed
setting with garden patio and Cafe
Karibrew home brew.
27 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach (904)
277-5269
Laid back beer and wine tavern with live music, deck
and casual atmosphere.
14 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 321-2324
Honorable Mentions:
Tasty’s Burgers & Fries, Arte Pizza, Happy Tomato Café, Joe’s 2nd
Street Bistro, Le Clos, Timoti’s Fry Shak, Fancy Sushi, Gourmet Gourmet
Oceanfront bar and grill steps away from the beach with tiki
bar, second story oceanview bar and beachfront dining.
1998 South Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach · (904) 277-6652
Overlooking the Amelia River and Fernandina Harbor Marina
with a refined ambiance.
1 S Front St, Fernandina Beach · (904) 261-2660
9.Florida House Inn
Oldest surviving hotel in
Florida, the B&B’s Mermaid
Bar offers a full liquor indoor
and outdoor bar and southern
dining room.
22 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach
(904) 491-3322
10.Baxter’s
Neighborhood bar and
steakhouse on south end
of Amelia Island.
4919 First Coast Hwy,
Fernandina Beach
(904) 277-4503
day trips
1. Shopping in Jacksonville, FL • 45 min.
Shop till you drop in outdoor malls, trendy boutiques, local
farmers markets or antique stores.
Visit: St. John’s Town Center; Avenues Mall; Riverside Arts Market;
San Marco Square; Shoppes of Avondale
2. Sports in Jacksonville, FL • 45 min.
Sporting mecca with local, regional, college and professional
teams and events to satisfy a diverse range of passions.
Visit: Jacksonville Jaguars NFL; Jacksonville Suns minor league
baseball; Jacksonville Giants basketball; Jacksonville Sharks
arena football; Jacksonville Equestrian Center
3. Museums in Jacksonville, FL • 45 min.
Uncover the art, history and cultural museums of Jacksonville.
Visit: Cummer Museum of Art & Garden; Museum of
Contemporary Art; Museum of Science and History;
Ritz Theatre and Museum
4. Family fun in Jacksonville, FL • 45 min.
Fun for the whole family from animal adventures to family
entertainment centers.
Visit: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens; Latitude 30;
Adventure Landing
5. Cumberland Island, GA • 1 Hr.
Explore this uninhabited islands beaches, trails, wildlife
and history.
Visit: Cumberland Island Conservancy; Dungeness ruins;
Greyfield Inn; National Park Service
6. Okefenokee Swamp, Folkston, GA • 1 Hr.
Discover the “land of trembling earth,” one of the oldest
freshwater systems in America. The Nature Center can
make tour arrangements.
Visit: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
7. Shopping in St. Augustine, FL • 1.5 HrS.
Treasures await in two of Florida’s premier outlet malls to
specialty shops hidden on the cobblestone streets of the
historic downtown.
Visit: St. Augustine Outlets; Historic Downtown St. Augustine
8. Sightseeing in St. Augustine, FL • 1.5 HrS.
Journey back in time on Florida’s historic coast with a visit to
St. Augustine, FL.
Visit: St. Augustine Alligator Farm; Ripley’s Believe It or Not;
Fort Mantanzas; Flagler College; Old Towne Trolley; San
Sebastian Winery; World Golf Hall of Fame, Marineland
Dolphin Adventure
9. Romance in Savannah, GA • 2 HrS.
Discover the history, romance and southern hospitality of
Savannah, GA.
Visit: City Market; Old Savannah Tours; historic downtown
squares; remarkable inns and B&Bs; Victorian architecture
and southern hospitality
10. Amusement parks in Orlando, FL • 3.5 HrS.
Experience the theme park magic that makes Orlando famous!
Visit: Disney Magic Kingdom; Disney’s Hollywood Studios;
EPCOT; Animal Kingdom; Universal Studios; Islands of Adventure;
Sea World; Discovery Cove