Kayaking in Lofton Creek highlighted my Amelia Island visit. McCool Travel note: For an even better place to find shark teeth see South Florida hidden gems. I found a shark tooth on the beach in front of the fort! visit Fort Clinch State Park for history and shark teeth Hike and bike the oak canopied trails, fish or swim in the ocean water, camp in an authentic “Old Florida” setting, and search for shark teeth on the 3 miles of shoreline. More than just an historic fort, though, the 1,400 acre state park provides many recreation opportunities.
Look across the water to see Cumberland Island in Georgia. Find Shark Teeth and Explore History at Fort Clinchįort Clinch State Park occupies the northern end of Amelia Island. clementine sorbet and tuna tartare at Salt, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Florida Slider’s in Fernandina Beach FL: Amelia Island FL Restaurants Amelia Island Florida restaurants: fresh grilled seafood at Timoti’s in Fernandina Beach where to eat in Amelia Island: Green Turtle Tavern, Fernandina Beach Florida 4. Allow time to drink a beer at The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar. For vibrant Amelia Island nightlife, try Green Turtle Tavern the setting, vibe, and local presence reminds me of Key West. For a waterfront Amelia Island restaurant, try Slider’s, a local favorite, with a tiki bar, live music, and a fun playground for the kiddos, or Salt Life Food Shack across the street from Main Beach Park. Restaurants in the Amelia Island historic district include Timoti’s which serves only wild caught seafood. Salt (one of The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island restaurants) is one of only three AAA 5 diamond restaurants in the entire state of Florida-there are only 51 AAA 5 diamond restaurants in the entire US. Places to Eat in Amelia IslandĮxperience a dizzying range of culinary amazingness on Amelia Island.
tiled quirky artsy exterior in Fernandina Beach Kate’s Tree in Fernandina Beach Pétanque America Open in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida Amelia Island wildlife: pelicans at Fernandina Beach Marina 3. Pelicans in the marina and a Pétanque tournament (with participants from more than 12 countries) entertained me during my latest visit. Coastal Living‘s readers voted Fernandina Beach as the Best Historic Downtown and #4 Happiest Seaside Town. Take an Instaworthy photo of Kate’s Tree, a magnificent canopied oak in the middle of the street, named for the woman (Kate Bailey) who refused to let the town remove it.Īmelia Island Trolleys provides narrated tours of the historic district and Old Town. In fact, the National Register of Historic Places recognizes and protects 50 blocks and 400 structures in downtown Fernandina Beach.Īllow plenty of time to walk the historic district and shop, eat, drink, and view the architecture. The Amelia Island district historic of Fernandina Beach houses the oldest bar in Florida and the oldest hotel in Florida. Yes, shark teeth! Amelia Island FL beaches are wide and gorgeous Amelia Island beach sand is hard enough to drive on 2. How cool is that? Keep reading for the McCool Travel inside scoop on where to find shark teeth. The City of Fernandina Beach also lends beach wheelchairs to residents and visitors. Really, this is one of the best US coastal scenic drives and reason enough to visit Amelia Island. They are! Amelia Island beaches are wide, have white quartz sand (feels great on the feet!), and, in certain areas, are firm enough for 4 wheel drive vehicles to drive on (the beach, not your feet). 8 Great Things to Do in Amelia Island Florida Where is Amelia Island FL?Īmelia Island beaches regularly appear on lists of top beaches so you know they must be gorgeous. Thank you to Amelia Island tourism for inviting me to experience cool, happy, and fun things to do in Amelia Island. McCool Travel tip: while South Florida and Central Florida experience an overwhelming number of visitors between January and April, Amelia Island is relatively quiet but still has great weather. Who can say whether any privateer or buccaneer descendants still abound? Local legend says pirate booty is hidden somewhere on Amelia Island. As the only place in the USA claiming this distinction, Amelia Island businesses incorporate the “eight flags” theme whenever possible.Īvast ye, more pirates trolled the shores around Amelia Island than anywhere else in the US. Experience and explore Old Florida (history and nature) and mingle with some of USA’s most artistic and quirky people.Įight different nations ruled Amelia Island, the 13 mile long barrier island in northeast Florida. Some of the best things to do in Amelia Island include finding shark teeth (I will show you where!), eating fresh seafood, and dining at one of Florida’s top rated restaurants (along with plenty of other amazing ones).
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