Activities on Amelia Island Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Golf Courses: If you want the best, come to Amelia Island. Here is a listing of our Golf Courses

Fishing - Off-shore Deep Sea Fishing charters available most days weather permitting; Inland Waterway fishing excellent year- round; surf fishing right in front of the house.

Amelia Island Airport: The Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, originally a WWII military training facility, sports 5 runways over a mile long. House is located 1 mile from airport. The Fernandina Beach Airport identifier letters are 55J.

Horseback Riding - Kelly Seahorse Ranch Visit the island's only working ranch located on a 200+ acre preserve where you can witness dolphins, shorebirds and other sea island wildlife. Whether you just want to unwind from the hassles of everyday life or if you would like to learn more about our beautiful island, our guides are professionally trained to assist you. Saddle up and take a ride on one of our gentle, well-trained horses and enjoy the beautiful beaches of southern Amelia Island.

Football Fan? During Football season watch the Jacksonville Jaguars meet opponents in the NFL's largest stadium - Alltel Stadum - brand new and located 38 minutes away. This is also home to the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry. Jacksonville was the host of Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005 .

Theatre. Located just 40 minutes away in Jacksonville, several fine theatres present extraordinary shows for your entertainment. The Alhambra Dinner Theatre presents dinner and fine Broadway shows. The Florida Theatre hosts the Symphony, Pops and many fine traveling Jazz, Dance and other entertainers each season. Each year the FCCJ Artist Series featuring Broadway shows has a number of fine shows at the Time-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

Hiking - Amelia Island is literally surrounded by state and national parks. Little Talbot Island, Big Talbot Island, Fort Clinch, and Guana River State Park systems - along with the Cumberland Island National Seashore - offer an unprecedented view of Florida's natural beauty. Also see Civil War Reenactments of Historic Battles staged monthly at Fort Clinch.

Sea Kayaking - Paddle out to the amazing Bird Island, or through many backwater saltmarsh tributaries. Guided tours available through the Big Talbot Island State Park.

Biking - Ride along the beach on a beach cruiser, or brave the world class Off-Road Bike Trail at Ft. Clinch, considered a significant technical challange and workout by local bikers. Not to mention 50 miles of A1A along the beach and through the woods between Ft. Clinch to the North and the Mayport Ferry to the South.

Tennis - Each April, The Amelia Island Plantation is host to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Bausch & Lomb Tennis Tournament for an entire week under the beautiful Oaks on Center Court. Tickets are available through the Ticket Office. Locally, a number of tennis courts exist should you want to challange your partner to a game.

Museums - The Cummer Museum, Alexander Brest Planetarium, Zoological Gardens, Museum of Modern Art, Aviation Museum, Maritime Museum Society, Museum of Southern History and Kingsley Plantation are just some of the major attractions that make wonderful regional day trips.

Go to the Zoo! Just 30 minutes south is the beautiful Jacksonville Zoo, positioned along the St. John's river. Our zoo is quite nice and can take a full day to see everything properly.

Visit the Millionaires Village on Jeckyl Island (about an hour away) or a view of how the rich and famous vacationed during the Industrial Revolotion. Family 'cottages' with names like Morgan and Carnegie await you during this short 1/2 day trip.

Beadlemania, Amelia Island's premier bead store offering thousands of beads from glass beads, alphabet beads, gold beads, silver beads, coral beads, crystal beads, semi-precious beads, pearls, Bali beads, beading supplies, clasps, charms and other jewelry supplies. Call 904-277-0024 for bead classes, supplies and information.

Shopping - Shopping in historic, quaint Fernandina Beach is just minutes away, and packed with little specialty stores but don't forget to stop by and visit The Spa and Shops at the famous Amelia Island Plantation resort just minutes south and open to the public! Metropolitan Jacksonville area is a 35 minutes drive down scenic A1A, right along the Ocean. A World Class Spa at Amelia Island Plantation is "Open to the Public" and waiting to transport you to a world of relaxation and spa services so special you'll probably go twice.

Amelia River Cruises & Charters. Watch the Dolphins or Manatee. A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without a tour of the scenic waterys. For more information call Melia River Cruises & Charters (904) 261-9972

Huguenot Park - Surfing & Fishing A short 10 miles from the south tip of Amelia Island (just before going on to the Ferry), is a delightful surfing and fishing beach. For more information call (904) 251-3335. The admission fee is .50 per person and hours are 8 AM - Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. There's camping on the ocean for a small fee. The fun part about this ocean beach park is that you can drive right up to the waters edge.

To catch a boat to Cumberland Island from Amelia Island is just a short drive up Highway 95 to St. Mary's where the tours leave and return twice daily. Cumberland Island is a Georgia State Park

At 214 Centre Street is The Book Loft where you can find books about the sharks teeth, shelling on Amelia Island and other fun things to do while on Amelia Island or other parts of Florida.

Golf Courses: If you want the best, come to Amelia Island. Here is a listing of our Golf Courses
	Fishing - Off-shore Deep Sea Fishing charters available most days weather permitting; Inland Waterway fishing excellent year- round; surf fishing right in front of the house.
Amelia Island Airport: The Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, originally a WWII military training facility, sports 5 runways over a mile long. House is located 1 mile from airport. The Fernandina Beach Airport identifier letters are 55J.
	Horseback Riding - Kelly Seahorse Ranch Visit the island's only working ranch located on a 200+ acre preserve where you can witness dolphins, shorebirds and other sea island wildlife. Whether you just want to unwind from the hassles of everyday life or if you would like to learn more about our beautiful island, our guides are professionally trained to assist you. Saddle up and take a ride on one of our gentle, well-trained horses and enjoy the beautiful beaches of southern Amelia Island.
Football Fan? During Football season watch the Jacksonville Jaguars meet opponents in the NFL's largest stadium - Alltel Stadum - brand new and located 38 minutes away. This is also home to the annual Georgia-Florida rivalry. Jacksonville was the host of Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005 .
	Theatre. Located just 40 minutes away in Jacksonville, several fine theatres present extraordinary shows for your entertainment. The Alhambra Dinner Theatre presents dinner and fine Broadway shows. The Florida Theatre hosts the Symphony, Pops and many fine traveling Jazz, Dance and other entertainers each season. Each year the FCCJ Artist Series featuring Broadway shows has a number of fine shows at the Time-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
Hiking - Amelia Island is literally surrounded by state and national parks. Little Talbot Island, Big Talbot Island, Fort Clinch, and Guana River State Park systems - along with the Cumberland Island National Seashore - offer an unprecedented view of Florida's natural beauty. Also see Civil War Reenactments of Historic Battles staged monthly at Fort Clinch.
	Sea Kayaking - Paddle out to the amazing Bird Island, or through many backwater saltmarsh tributaries. Guided tours available through the Big Talbot Island State Park.
Biking - Ride along the beach on a beach cruiser, or brave the world class Off-Road Bike Trail at Ft. Clinch, considered a significant technical challange and workout by local bikers. Not to mention 50 miles of A1A along the beach and through the woods between Ft. Clinch to the North and the Mayport Ferry to the South.
	Tennis - Each April, The Amelia Island Plantation is host to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Bausch & Lomb Tennis Tournament for an entire week under the beautiful Oaks on Center Court. Tickets are available through the Ticket Office. Locally, a number of tennis courts exist should you want to challange your partner to a game.
Museums - The Cummer Museum, Alexander Brest Planetarium, Zoological Gardens, Museum of Modern Art, Aviation Museum, Maritime Museum Society, Museum of Southern History and Kingsley Plantation are just some of the major attractions that make wonderful regional day trips.
	Go to the Zoo! Just 30 minutes south is the beautiful Jacksonville Zoo, positioned along the St. John's river. Our zoo is quite nice and can take a full day to see everything properly.
Visit the Millionaires Village on Jeckyl Island (about an hour away) or a view of how the rich and famous vacationed during the Industrial Revolotion. Family 'cottages' with names like Morgan and Carnegie await you during this short 1/2 day trip.
	Beadlemania, Amelia Island's premier bead store offering thousands of beads from glass beads, alphabet beads, gold beads, silver beads, coral beads, crystal beads, semi-precious beads, pearls, Bali beads, beading supplies, clasps, charms and other jewelry supplies. Call 904-277-0024 for bead classes, supplies and information.
Shopping - Shopping in historic, quaint Fernandina Beach is just minutes away, and packed with little specialty stores but don't forget to stop by and visit The Spa and Shops at the famous Amelia Island Plantation resort just minutes south and open to the public! Metropolitan Jacksonville area is a 35 minutes drive down scenic A1A, right along the Ocean. A World Class Spa at Amelia Island Plantation is "Open to the Public" and waiting to transport you to a world of relaxation and spa services so special you'll probably go twice.
	Amelia River Cruises & Charters. Watch the Dolphins or Manatee. A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without a tour of the scenic waterys. For more information call Melia River Cruises & Charters (904) 261-9972
Huguenot Park - Surfing & Fishing A short 10 miles from the south tip of Amelia Island (just before going on to the Ferry), is a delightful surfing and fishing beach. For more information call (904) 251-3335. The admission fee is .50 per person and hours are 8 AM - Sunset. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. There's camping on the ocean for a small fee. The fun part about this ocean beach park is that you can drive right up to the waters edge.
	To catch a boat to Cumberland Island from Amelia Island is just a short drive up Highway 95 to St. Mary's where the tours leave and return twice daily. Cumberland Island is a Georgia State Park
At 214 Centre Street is The Book Loft where you can find books about the sharks teeth, shelling on Amelia Island and other fun things to do while on Amelia Island or other parts of Florida.