Guidebook for Fernandina Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
The fried shrimp, the live music, the trivia, the bingo, the atmosphere. It's not high class or fancy but it's perfect for post beach relaxing.
12 locals recommend
The Surf Beach Motel
3199 S Fletcher AveThe fried shrimp, the live music, the trivia, the bingo, the atmosphere. It's not high class or fancy but it's perfect for post beach relaxing.
Green Turtle Tavern
14 S 3rd StGreat porch to hangout on a nice night.
The oldest bar in Florida. Good place for afternoon drinks or a game of pool in the attached Uncle Charlies Bar. Though can get a bit smokey.
56 locals recommend
Palace Saloon
117 Centre StThe oldest bar in Florida. Good place for afternoon drinks or a game of pool in the attached Uncle Charlies Bar. Though can get a bit smokey.
A part of the Palace Saloon Complex. This is the Non-smoking cocktail bar with dance floor.
9 locals recommend
Sheffield's at The Palace
117 Centre StreetA part of the Palace Saloon Complex. This is the Non-smoking cocktail bar with dance floor.
Locals' Cocktail Lounge
869 Sadler RdBilliards, good beer, nice outdoor seating.
Local distillery with a great selection of blackstrap molasses spirits.
10 locals recommend
Marlin & Barrel Distillery
232 S 8th StLocal distillery with a great selection of blackstrap molasses spirits.
Parks & Nature
Fort Clinch State Park Main Entrance
2601 Atlantic AveGreat for hiking and a good long run.
Ferry service to the iconic Cumberland Island. Wild horses and American history. Let's not forget great hiking, camping and beautiful quiet beaches.
29 locals recommend
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
113 St Marys St WFerry service to the iconic Cumberland Island. Wild horses and American history. Let's not forget great hiking, camping and beautiful quiet beaches.
Amelia Island State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on SR A1A, and 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Wikipedia
26 locals recommend
Amelia Island State Park
Florida A1AAmelia Island State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on SR A1A, and 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Wikipedia
Food Scene
Great restaurant and brewery with a beautiful patio for lunch on a nice day. Try the curried chicken salad. YUM!
56 locals recommend
Cafe Karibo
27 N 3rd StGreat restaurant and brewery with a beautiful patio for lunch on a nice day. Try the curried chicken salad. YUM!
Colorful Cuban eatery serving breakfast & pressed sandwiches, with a dog-friendly patio.
9 locals recommend
Hola Cuban Cafe
31 S 5th StColorful Cuban eatery serving breakfast & pressed sandwiches, with a dog-friendly patio.
Located in downtown across from the Marina. Try the Seared Tuna Nachos.
56 locals recommend
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
12 North Front StreetLocated in downtown across from the Marina. Try the Seared Tuna Nachos.
A romantic courtyard & classic eats from crab cakes to filet mignon star at this New American spot. Great for a romantic evening on the town.
10 locals recommend
Joe's 2nd Street Bistro
14 S 2nd StA romantic courtyard & classic eats from crab cakes to filet mignon star at this New American spot. Great for a romantic evening on the town.
Seafood-centered New Orleans- & Charleston-inspired dishes in an art-lined cozy old coach house.
Lulu's @ The Thompson's House
11 S 7th StSeafood-centered New Orleans- & Charleston-inspired dishes in an art-lined cozy old coach house.
Upscale American bar & grill with stylish, contemporary decor & a focus on classic steaks & seafood.
35 locals recommend
David's Restaurant & Lounge
802 Ash StUpscale American bar & grill with stylish, contemporary decor & a focus on classic steaks & seafood.
Located at the Omni Resort, seafood & Southern-food eatery with rustic decor touches plus oak tree & tennis complex views.
Verandah Restaurant
142 Racquet Park DrLocated at the Omni Resort, seafood & Southern-food eatery with rustic decor touches plus oak tree & tennis complex views.
Sophisticated French dishes with a focus on seafood, presented in a candlelit, cozy cottage.
15 locals recommend
Le Clos
20 S 2nd StSophisticated French dishes with a focus on seafood, presented in a candlelit, cozy cottage.
A personal favorite for a quick delicious bite to eat. Fish tacos, lobster rolls & other fin fare is served at this simple shack with an outdoor patio.
32 locals recommend
Timoti's Seafood Shak
21 N 3rd StA personal favorite for a quick delicious bite to eat. Fish tacos, lobster rolls & other fin fare is served at this simple shack with an outdoor patio.
Delicious crepes and share plates with great mix of different cuisines.
12 locals recommend
The Patio Place (Bistro, Wine Bar, Creperie)
2702 Ash StDelicious crepes and share plates with great mix of different cuisines.
Unassuming strip-mall eatery featuring down-home American breakfast platters & lunch items.
10 locals recommend
Ms. Carolyn's Restaurant
2120 Sadler RdUnassuming strip-mall eatery featuring down-home American breakfast platters & lunch items.
Informal pizza place with a beachy vibe has a wide selection of specialty pies, sandwiches & salads.
Townies Pizzeria
819 T.J. Courson RdInformal pizza place with a beachy vibe has a wide selection of specialty pies, sandwiches & salads.
High-end restaurant within the posh Ritz-Carlton Hotel crafting seasonal New American cuisine.
13 locals recommend
Salt
4750 Amelia Island PkwyHigh-end restaurant within the posh Ritz-Carlton Hotel crafting seasonal New American cuisine.
This is one of our personal favorites. Super friendly owners and staff. Try the Szechuan dumplings and of course the Bao.
31 locals recommend
Wicked Bao
232 N 2nd StThis is one of our personal favorites. Super friendly owners and staff. Try the Szechuan dumplings and of course the Bao.
Sightseeing
If your a fan of the movie or not, this charming house and neighborhood is located in Old Town. With a nice park for a picnic right off the water. Beautiful views of neighboring islands.
The Pippi Longstocking House
212 Estrada StIf your a fan of the movie or not, this charming house and neighborhood is located in Old Town. With a nice park for a picnic right off the water. Beautiful views of neighboring islands.
The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state.
14 locals recommend
Amelia Island Lighthouse
Hagan LaneThe Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
4800 1st Coast HwyPublix
Entertainment & Activities
B&B Theatres
1132 S 14th StNewly renovated. Comfortable reclining chairs.
Kayak Amelia's Gifts and Booking Office
4 N 2nd StKayaking tours around the beautiful local waterways.
Putt putt for the kids, local brews for the adults. And walking distance to everything downtown.
9 locals recommend
Gregor MacGregor's Mini Links & Drinks
201 Alachua StPutt putt for the kids, local brews for the adults. And walking distance to everything downtown.
Arts & Culture
The Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. It houses exhibits focusing on the history of Nassau County, Florida and is situated inside the old Nassau county jail.
32 locals recommend
Amelia Island Museum of History
233 S 3rd StThe Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. It houses exhibits focusing on the history of Nassau County, Florida and is situated inside the old Nassau county jail.