Top Things to do in Amelia Island
Top Restaurants in Amelia Island
Top 10 Things to do in Amelia Island, Florida (FL)
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. 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!
2. Amelia Musical Playhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Set in the center of a beautiful barrier island, Amelia Musical Playhouse is a performing arts venue in Fernandina Beach featuring dozens of musical theatre performances, plays, concerts, revues and more throughout the year.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Main Beach
7. Amelia Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By paulcY8775HE
We have been going to Amelia Island at least once each year for the last 30 years. We often stay at the north end, beyond Atlantic Ave. in rental homes on the beach. This area is the most secluded and the far north borders on Fort Clinch Park. Larger rental homes and large condos predominate in the southern end of the Island. The quaint city of Fernandina Beach is a joy to traverse on an afternoon. We take our dog and can eat at a variety of spots that allow dogs (typically in outside eating areas). Karibo is one of our favorites. Fine dining is also quite available in the city. Joe's and Le Clos are two of our favorites. To get a taste of Amelia Island, I would suggest scheduling a night or two at the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, a wonderful bed and breakfast at the east end of Atlantic Ave. Roam around and walk the beaches. Take a kayak tour, or just plant yourself on the beach and watch the waves roll in.
8. Amelia Island Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By GaryandDenise2013
Take the time when you first arrive on Amelia Island to visit the marvelous visitor center that is staffed by some very friendly, helpful people. These folks will be able to help you best plan your visit by providing you with a great visitor guide book; maps like the historic walking tour of the old homes, the bicycle trails, and one of the whole island; information showing the restaurants and the great shops that are located on the island. They can make recommendations on accommodations and things to do too. Many of these people have lived on "the island all or most of their lives" so they know it quite well which qualifies them to offer great suggestions. All of the materials they offer are free of charge. The Visitor Center itself is located in a historic building-the old train depot at the corner of Centre Street and Front Street and the rather famous statue of David Yulee is located right there too. So many people have had their photos taken with that great statue. The marina is right across the street and there is free public parking there as well. So make the visitor center your first stop and then have fun in this wonderful old historic Victorian city. The food, the shops, the quaint atmosphere will leave you feeling so relaxed and the friendly people will impress you with how much they go out of their way to offer great service in their stores and places of business.
9. Seaside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By jeaniegirl - Elmira, United States
I've been to this beach before and love coming back. Went with a friend for the day. There's no entrance fee. It's clean, close to bars and a restaurant, has free parking, benches and small pavilions to get out of the sun. Many drive their jeeps or trucks on the sand and set up camp. It's fun to spend the day here.
10. American Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 86 reviews
One of nine sites along the African-American Heritage Trail, this area founded in 1935 was Florida's first African-American beach.
Reviewed By ExploringD2 - Melbourne, United States
This is an awesome beach with amenities and history. We love seeing the tallest sand dunes in Florida nearby!
