On the water

Charter Fishing? Visit Jeff Crumpton at Red Fish Amelia Island. Website
A boat cruise with Amelia River Cruises to see the wild horses. Family cruise, BYO drinks cruise, live entertainment cruise. Website
Kayak Amelia has single & double kayaks for rent, and guided tours. They also have Segway tours. 904.251.0016 Website
Rent a jet ski or a boat for a few hours at Riptide Water Sports. 904-891-5687 Website
Fresh water swimming pools. Atlantic Recreation Center and YMCA.
Go fishing. With a charter boat. Or off the fishing bridge on the south end of the island. Reel Amelia
Surfing lessons, children and adults, with Surf Asylum. Betsy Harris 904.583.4230 Website
South end of island fishing bridge, go fishing, or go and ask people to see the different kinds of fish they caught, watch as someone catches a fish, especially a larger fish on light tackle. Take water and snacks, make it an adventure.
Big Talbot Island, just over the south end bridge. At low tide only, discover the adventure of Boneyard Beach, dozens of driftwood trees and branches marooned on the beach.
Further on is Black Rock Beach, but not real rocks, try to figure out what they are. At high tide, woodland trails to enjoy walking or bike riding.

Stores

A trip to the fudge shop on Centre Street, for sure. Website
Nana Teresa's Bake Shop. 13 North 3rd Street. Website
DeNucci's Soft Serve Ice Cream, food, and more. 2210 Sadler Road. Website 904-310-6837
A great collection of pirate related books, books by local authors, local history books.
Events for children and adults, bookstore with food and beverages. Upstairs for the music, films, readings, events, workshops, etc. Website
A tour of Marlin & Barrel Distillery. Or a tasting. Website

Interesting Spots

Walk Centre Street, including one block North and one block South on the side streets. Pleasant surprises await.
Explore inside Fort Clinch. Or the hiking and bike trails in Fort Clinch Park. Look sharp, there are deer. 904.277.7274
At night, look for the lighthouse, it's on Egans Creek, not the ocean. Website
Take the children crabbing. Here's how.
Watch the New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking movie, then go see the house where it was filmed in Old Town, on the Square. And visit Centre Street to find the buildings in the movie.
Stop a friendly local and ask for fun places to eat. Everyone has a favorite place.
A spa day together.
Fernandina Beach Library has activities, events, and more for children and adults. Scroll down the link to the calendar. Website
Go north on 14th Street, all the way to the end, at the public boat ramp. Walk to the end of the concrete seawall, out over the water. Look close and you might see dolphins, or in warm weather, manatees. An interesting boat or two may pass by as well.
Bird watching on the Egans Creek Greenway. Take binoculars. Miles of trails for walking, running, or bicycling. Stay away from any alligators you might find, you are in Florida, always be careful.
Pirate Playground an ADA friendly playground, sand, water, swings, climbing, music features, & more for younger children. Next to the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center.
Egans Creek Park on Atlantic Avenue. An exercise park for teens and adults.
A day at the beach looking for shells, making fantasy sand castles or sculptures.
Horseback riding on the beach. Website
Take the Ghost Tour. 904-548-0996
The skate park at Main Beach.
Get up very early, before sunrise, and go to the beach. Sunrises at the beach are often magical.
Painting or acrylic pouring classes, great fun for all ages, no experience or talent needed, taught by various artists. Look for posts on this page.

In The Air

An airplane tour of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. Skydiving. Ultralight airplane. Island airport: 904.277.7300

Arts

Attend a play or musical at one of our two theatres. Amelia Community Theatre or Amelia Musical Playhouse
Tour our small museum, it's in the old City jail. Website

Tours

Hire the shark tooth hunter and go find fossilized shark teeth. Or just head to the beach and look closely, they are there. Black, shiny, fossilized sharks teeth. Website
Visit the Pirate Treasure Museum and see real pirate treasure! (904) 432-7086 Website
Horse drawn carriage rides downtown and through the historic homes district. They have stories to tell. (904) 556-2662

Markets

Farmer's Market at Centre Street on 7th Street. Saturday mornings 9am until 1pm.

History

Learn why American Beach is a National Landmark and so historically important. And why it is still important, Nana Dune, spiritual retreats. Website

Activities

Rent bikes, scooters, or electric skateboards and go for a beach ride at low tide. A longer bike trail runs the length of A1A on island. Or rent scooters and ride around the island.
Treasure hunting at our many antique/second hand shops. Especially the one at 8th & Lime. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but it has really fun and interesting treasures inside.
Play games at the Pinball Museum. (904) 435-8424 On Sadler Road.
Amelia Island Escape Rooms, 1008 South 14th Street, 904-775-5083 Website
Four miniature putt putt golf courses. Island Falls Adventure Golf  Main Beach  Plantation  MacGregor Minigolf
City of F.B. Golf Course (904) 310-3175 Website
Conner's A-maize-ing Acres Website
The Blueberry Ranch. Easter Egg-Stravaganza, May Sunflower U-Pick and farm visit, October Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and More. (904) 415-0337 Website
White Oak. Is a part of Walter Conservation, is a one-of-a-kind center for conservation. With 17,000 acres in northeastern Florida, it has long been dedicated to the conservation and care of endangered and threatened species, including rhinoceros, okapi, bongos, zebras, condors, dama gazelles, and cheetahs. (904) 225-3396 Website
Goffinsville Park, Go crabbing or fishing at Goffinsville Park. Bathrooms. Boat ramp. Picnic tables. Website
Scooter Rentals, Electric Skateboard Rentals, Can roll all over the County on them. Website
Callahan Speedway, More than you think is happening there!!! Check out their website! All ages too. (904) 254-7085 Website
Nassau Bowling, Bowling alley and live entertainment. (904) 225-1077 Website
Amelia Shotgun Sports, Sporting Clays, Super Sporting, Skeet, Trap & 5-Stand (904) 548-9818 Website
Gun Ranges, Indoor Rifle & Pistol Shooting Range, Gun Shop, Firearms Training Facility. Second Amendment 904.849.7593 and TNT (904) 310-3869
GTF Paintball, Northeast Florida's Ultimate Paintball Experience. Open weekdays by appointment.. Website
North Florida Motocross, Race Track · Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue. (904) 504-2310 Website

Food/Drinks

Lunch overlooking the ocean upstairs at Sliders, Salt Life, Sand Bar or Elizabeth Pointe Lodge.
Sunset dinner overlooking the river from upstairs at Salty Pelican. Same for lunch, overlooking the river.