Towns Near By:
Mileage from Amelia Island to other major cities:
Jacksonville 33mi ,
Daytona Beach 126mi ,
Miami 379mi ,
Ft. Lauderdale 360mi ,
Tallahassee 196mi ,
Gainesville 101mi ,
Tampa 233mi ,
Atlanta 356mi ,
Horse Back:
Horseback Ride the Beaches of Amelia
Experience necessary. English or Western. Walk, trot or canter to your heart's content! Open daily, morning and evening rides only during the summer. Call for pricing and availability.
Horseback riding on the beach. Experienced staff, gentle, well-trained horses. Open daily, $35/person, no experience necessary. Sunset rides and pony rides available!
Amelia Island Museum
Florida's only Oral History Museum. Award winning Docents. Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. Amelia Island Museum of History
Kayaking:
Explore tranquil inland marshes and creeks by kayak. Guided trips include instructions and equipment, no experience necessary. Visit Kayak Amelia Online
Fly Fishing Adventures
With Orvis endorsed guide Captain Russell Tharin. Specializing in shalow water sight fishing for Redfish year round on the pristine flats of Amelia Island. Available year round! For more info, call or visit Fly Fishing Adventures Online
Kelly Sea Horse Ranch
Ski:
Fishing Fernandina Beach Tides
For the fisherman, Nassau County is the place to come and cast a line. Its abundance of rivers, inlets, and ocean offers over 100 species of fish. Red Bass, Trout and Flounder can be found in oyster beds along the riverbeds and run year round. Tarpon, Kingfish, Barracuda and Amberjacks are just a few of the many sport fish found in the waters off Amelia Island.
Saltwater/ Freshwater Fishing Licenses can be obtained from:
Atlantic Seafood, 10 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL.
Nassau County Tax Collectors Office, 11 North 14th Street (Tag Agency), Fernandina Beach, FL.
Wal-Mart, 1757 S. 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL.
Golf:
The Golf Club of Amelia Island on Summer Beach was long one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. But the secret is now out, and the course is open to rental guests. The 18-hole championship course is located adjacent to our Ocean Place development. Designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. Taking full advantage of the wide varieties of natural terrain, the course winds through the natural beauty of Amelia Island, offering views that are both spectacular and charming.
A complete range of amenities and services is available. The pro shop is always well stocked with the latest apparel, equipment and accessories for both the beginner and the most experienced golfer. And our excellent staff of golf professionals is always ready to help our guests improve their game.
We offer daily, weekly and bi-weekly lessons and clinics, and the driving range open daily for your use. And, if by chance you forget your clubs, the pro shop offers top-of-the-line rentals in both right- and left-handed sets.
Not to be forgotten are the excellent food and beverages available in the dining room, offering breakfast, a daily lunch buffet, menu service up to 3:00 p.m. and a gourmet brunch on Sundays.
Discounted individual golf rounds and golf packages for two or more people are offered to our rental guests. Group golf is available, as are group tournaments.