Location: Fernandina Beach
Top Things to do in Fernandina Beach
Top Restaurants in Fernandina Beach
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Fernandina Beach That You Shouldn't Miss
The City of Fernandina Beach is located on beautiful Amelia Island off the Atlantic coast of Florida. Play a round of golf on one of the champion golf courses, or take a tour of the historical sites on the island. Visit the Artrageous Artwalk. The galleries are opened from 5:30pm until 8:30pm the second Saturday of every month. Find pottery, stained glass, local crafts shown alongside fine art, watercolors, and intriguing photography.
Restaurants in Fernandina Beach
1. Amelia Island Horseback Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,676 reviews
Amelia Island Horseback Riding will fulfill your dream of riding wonderful horses on one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida! We cater to children from 6 years old to 96 years old!
Reviewed By TraMiW
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced rider, Robin makes the entire experience about you and your group. Robin, her horses and the beach ride do not disappoint. Amazing experience! Thanks, Robin!
2. Amelia Island Kayak Excursions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 991 reviews
An award-winning family owned/operated kayaking business offering guided kayak tours through local inland waters, Cumberland Island, the Okefenokee Swamp, and the St. Marys & Suwannee Rivers paddles. The most popular tours are our local 2-hour paddles on inland waterways, salt marshes, and the Amelia River. It is our goal to have a fun and informative experience as you explore the natural settings of our area. Regardless of experience, our guides are there to help you "get off the beaten path" and make great memories. We are Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, where kayaking fun begins! Let's Go Kayaking! Open Daily. Now offering private motor boat tours and SUP's - Hobie Mirage Eclipse (Stand up pedal board).
3. Florida Adventure Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
If you are looking for an amazing and fun aerial adventure then Florida Adventure Sports is the stop for you. Our powered hang gliding lessons will leave you speechless and yet talking about your experience for years to come. Certainly something you want to check off your bucket list!
4. Fish Amelia Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 245 reviews
Capt Danny Flynn offers anglers the chance to catch some of the Atlantic oceans most exciting sea life. You can expect to see many different types of birds and dolphin while out on the scenic waters of Amelia Island. Capt. Danny operates a 22ft center console boat called the FIn FInder. There are year round opportunities for catching fish. Come fish with us and see what's out there for you!
5. Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours specializes in Cocktail Tours and Food Tours. Join us for a tour and meet the wonderful owners, chefs and bartenders who make Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach a terrific place filled with delicious eats, delightful cocktails, character and charm.
6. Marlin & Barrel Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 287 reviews
Established to bring a high standard to crafting spirits, we invite you to get to know us and how our products are made by hand with all local, high quality ingredients. Come by and see how our spirits will make your cocktails the talk of the night. Discover your spirit here!
Reviewed By bradgN3601GH
We had an INCREDIBLE time! Shannon walked us through a tasting of all their unique spirits, and we loved hearing her passion when explaining how they create their one of a kind liquors. All the flavored spirits are infused with natural ingredients and botanicals, and there isn’t a dud in the bunch! Our personal favorites were the fruity ‘Cello’s (their take on Limoncello, with multiple flavors), the Espresso Rum, and the Smoked Pepper Vodka. We took Shannon’s recommendation and made an AMAZING spicy Vodka sauce (picture below). Can’t recommend this place enough! We’ve been coming to Fernandina for over 15 years, and this will be a new staple for us!
7. Amelia Adventures & KAYAK
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 417 reviews
Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tours, Private Boat Tours, and Paddleboarding on Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. 5 Beautiful Amelia Island Kayak Tours to choose from: - Cumberland Island Kayak Tour - Amelia River & Downtown Fernandina Beach Kayak Tour - Talbot Island Kayak Tour - Egans Creek Kayak Tour - Lofton Creek Kayak Tour Private Boat Tours: - Amelia River Cruise - Amelia Harbor & Shrimp Fleet - Fort Clinch - Cumberland Island & Wild Horses - Saint Mary's (great lunch destination) - Amazing Amelia Sunset River Cruise - Kingsley Plantation - Custom Private Charters for your family and Friends Amelia Adventures is owned and operated by a 4th generation Fernandina Beach, FL family. Have as much fun as possible exploring the natural beauty surrounding you on Amelia Island!
8. Amelia Island Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 148 reviews
Amelia Island's only Escape Rooms! Come try your puzzle solving and communication skills in the Creighton House Attic, Greybeard's Treasure, Tiger Island, Unlock the 80s, or the Library of Secrets!
Reviewed By GiantFlier - Washington DC, United States
Very well organized, a LOT of fun, and friendly staff (kudos to Sage, who assisted us. Great service). I had a daddy - kids night out (7 and 8 year old), and we had a blast in the Greybeards pirate themed room. They were not too young for it, and we’re definitely going back.
9. Fort Clinch State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,492 reviews
This state park preserves Florida's history.
Reviewed By SkipsTexasKiss - Lancaster, United States
Beautiful drive in, very nice historical museum explaining fort history and background, very well maintained fort. The cannons were a hit with my youngest. Gorgeous views.
10. The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Under New Management - New Hours {Real life treasure finders} Our museum displays and preserves the maritime history of Amelia Island with stories, artifacts and photographs. From modern day technology back to the 1600's and the days of pirates and treasure! Learn how treasures have been found with the special skills and tools unique to the industry. Visitors hear from some of professionals that found these treasures . Lots of recovered Artifacts and sunken treasure from the area, are on display. Fun for the whole Family! ADA Accessible!
Reviewed By chrisbtrips
We visitors the Maritime Museum which was filled with artifacts from different shipwrecks found off Amelia Island. The tour started off with a video overview of some of the historical information and how Amelia Island became a hub for Pirates. The video was well put together and fascinating. After the video ended we met with a talented volunteer at the Museum who built 3 of the 4 model (but functional) ships at the front of the Museum. The amount of talent/time that went into those model boats is incredible. We then began the tour with Doug who is one of the treasure hunters who built his own excavation boat to find the treasures you’ll see in the Museum. Doug was a great storyteller and was very knowledgeable about all of the artifacts. We really enjoyed the tour, and it made us want to go out and find treasures ourselves! We highly recommend going by and visiting the museum while you’re on Amelia Island, it was completely worth the nominal $5 entry!
