Top Things to do in Amelia Island
Top Restaurants in Amelia Island
Things to do in Amelia Island, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Amelia Island is the Florida beach with a Southern accent. A timeless destination known for pristine nature and uncrowded beaches, it offers world-class golf, spas and restaurants, plus a rich history. There's something for everyone—a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a beachside horseback ride or kayak excursion. Events include the Amelia Concours d'Elegance, Pétanque America Open and Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival. It is 30 minutes from JAX International Airport and 90 from St. Augustine.
Restaurants in Amelia Island
1. Fernandina Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Thirty block historic district.
Reviewed By marcdN8922PM - Amelia Island, United States
Fernandina is a beautiful, friendly northern Florida beach town without the Florida feel. The downtown area has retained its historical charm and many of the original early 1900s homes are beautifully maintained. Excellent restaurants abound and shopping is interesting and varied along Center Street. A farmers market featuring local veggies, meats and plants abound. The beaches 5 minutes away are wide and clean and never very crowded.
2. 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.
3. Amelia Island Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 553 reviews
Reviewed By ExploringD2 - Melbourne, United States
This downtown area is lovely, situated along the water with lots of history, shops, restaurants and more. It's nice to stroll around and enjoy.
4. Bosque Bello Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By pmp544 - Orlando, United States
This was a wonderful and sentimental trip through the history of overlooked lives of ordinary people who came before us. Lots of very old graves. I saw one dating back to the Revolutionary War. So many from the 1800's. Veterans, wives and, sadly, very young children. You can walk through the moss covered walkways and just marvel at all the history that is surrounding you. Haunting and yet beautiful. Just remember, you don't have to get out of your car, but if you do, bring the bug repellent. You will be swarmed by every flying bug known the mankind.
5. George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By barbaraUsa
My husband and I rode bike to the bridge from the Ritz along the well paved and beautiful bike path--in the pouring rain! So worth the trip. The closed bridge is located parallel to the current highway and offers some of the best views on the island. There is an easy turn off from the bike path and a bait shop/store with restrooms-- I think. Many fisherman on the bridge said they were having good luck. We walked our bikes across for photos and to give our tired legs a rest before peddling back. Would love to go again on a sunny day. Worth the stop.
6. 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!
7. Amelia Island Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By T3335PBbarbaras
Took a guided tour of the lighthouse. A bus took the guest from the Amelia Island Recreation Center to the lighthouse. The guide gave a short talk about lighthouses and then all toured the grounds. You cannot climb the lighthouse, the tours are not daily, and you need a reservation. Worth going, though.
8. Amelia Baptist Church
Amelia Baptist Church is located at the south-end of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida on the Buccaneer Trail. It welcomes thousands of visitors each year that come to visit the peaceful island town and those that like to stay in the luxurious Omni and Ritz Carlton Resorts. Amelia Baptist Church is most well-known for its beautiful choir and focus on corporate family worship.
9. First Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By LongTimeReviewer - Fernandina Beach, United States
Pastor Zach and his worship team lead wonderful and very thoughtful worship experiences. His messages always unfold new lessons for me from the Bible. The music worship is both energetic and uplifting. Members are friendly and welcoming of everyone. We'd love to see you anytime!
10. Nana Dune
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Magnificent74 - Fernandina Beach, United States
A glimpse of old Florida and a natural wonder. Tallest dunes in all of Florida. The Historical Marker tells the story. Only a short walk or drive from the parking lot at Burney Park by American Beach. On Ocean Blvd.
