Keith Boice's Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach Guidebook
Activities
Amelia Island Marina
251 Creekside DrBoat, kayak, jet ski rentals
BIKE, SCOOT OR YAK
1678 S 8th StAmelia Adventures & KAYAK
432 S 8th StDriftwood Surf Shop
31 S Fletcher AveWalking distance from the house
The entire historic downtown area is great and a must-see. Lots of shopping, bars, restaurants and a marina
Historic Courthouse
416 Centre StThe entire historic downtown area is great and a must-see. Lots of shopping, bars, restaurants and a marina
Great state park with hiking, camping, beach and walking distance from the house
73 locals recommend
Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic AveGreat state park with hiking, camping, beach and walking distance from the house
Amelia Island Coffee
207 Centre StMain beach on Amelia Island. Walking distance from the house.
26 locals recommend
Fernandina Beach Main Park
32 N Fletcher AveMain beach on Amelia Island. Walking distance from the house.
Great place to get a listing of all options for activities and sightseeing
Welcome Center and Shrimp Museum
235 S Front StGreat place to get a listing of all options for activities and sightseeing
The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island
115 S 2nd StGreat spot to learn about the pirate history on the island
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
9000 Heckscher DrGood for fishing
Fernandina Beach Main Park
32 N Fletcher AveSkate and bike park walking distance from the house
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island PkwyGreat for high-end dining and bar scene
Amelia Island Museum of History
233 S 3rd StFormer jail turned museum
Food scene
My favorite bar and restaurant in Fernandina. Great food. Outdoor seating on the beach. Great live music. Largest collection of whiskeys in FL in the upstairs bar.
19 locals recommend
The Sandbar & Kitchen
2910 Atlantic AveMy favorite bar and restaurant in Fernandina. Great food. Outdoor seating on the beach. Great live music. Largest collection of whiskeys in FL in the upstairs bar.
Fun bar and restaurant walking distance from the house. Live music most days of the week.
88 locals recommend
Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd Street NorthFun bar and restaurant walking distance from the house. Live music most days of the week.
Palace Saloon
117 Centre StOldest bar in FL. No food but great bar scene.
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
12 North Front StreetGreat food in the historic downtown area.
Great locals bar. Where most of the service industry folks on the island go after work.
61 locals recommend
Green Turtle Tavern
14 S 3rd StGreat locals bar. Where most of the service industry folks on the island go after work.
Locals' Cocktail Lounge
869 Sadler RdGreat late-night bar that most of the locals frequent.
Hammerhead Beach Bar
2045 S Fletcher AvePopular beach bar near the house
The Patio Place (Bistro, Wine Bar, Creperie)
2702 Ash StNice restaurant/wine bar
Sliders Seaside Grill
1998 S Fletcher AvePopular restaurant and bar
PJD'S Beer & Wine Garden
12 S 2nd StPopular locals bar
The Surf Restaurant & Bar
3199 S Fletcher AvePopular local restaurant and bar
Hola Cuban Cafe
31 S 5th StGreat little cuban cafe for quick bites to eat and coffee
Omni Amelia Island Resort
39 Beach Lagoon RdGreat for high-end dining and bar scene
The house
431 N Fletcher Ave
431 North Fletcher AvenueThis is the house.
Sightseeing
amelia island plantation
Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic AveFernandina Beach Main Street
309 1/2 Centre StEgan's Creek Greenway Trail
Peters Point Beachfront Park
4600 Peters Point RdAmelia Island Lighthouse
Hagan Lane