10 Things You Must Do in Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island
Want to experience a Florida beach town with lots of history and plenty of cool things to do? One of our favorites is Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. A few minutes north of Jacksonville on the Florida Georgia line, this island is unique because it's the only place in America that has had eight different flags fly over it. Today, the community is a popular destination known for its grand Victorian-era houses and yearly shrimp festival. In this video, we show you 10 things you must do in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island.
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Step back in time and discover 4000 years of life on the water’s edge here on Amelia Island. From the Timucua Native American tribe to Spanish and French explorers, from the lawless spirit of pirates to the dignified air of Victorian-era residents, Amelia Island has been home to diverse cultures that have left an exciting heritage.
Open: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm / Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Docent-led tours Monday – Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm / Sunday at 2 pm (included with ticket purchase)MORE INFORMATION:
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History meets nature at Fort Clinch State Park. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover or a bit of both, enjoy exploring the unique natural and historic resources of this pristine park.
Hours
The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset daily.
The ranger station is open 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The fort is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Fees
Admission Fee
$6 per vehicle (two to eight people).
$4 single-occupant vehicle.
$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
$2.50 per person for fort admission.
Camping Fee
$26 per night plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee for RV, cabin, bungalow, boat and yurt units. Utility fee includes water, electricity and sewer. (Utility fee does not apply to tent camping.)
Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a Social Security disability award certificate or a 100% disability award certificate from the federal government are permitted to receive a 50% discount on current base campsite fees. (Reservation fee and utility fee are excluded.) Must present documentation at check-in. -
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Beach Accesses in the City limits, listed from north to south:
Main Beach Park. Parking. ADA accessibility.
Nassau Access: #1. No parking.
Amelia Access: #2. No parking.
1st Street Access: #4N. No parking.
Alabama Access: #5. Parking.
New York Access: #6. Parking.
3rd Street Access: #6N. No parking.
Maryland Access: #8. Parking.
Jasmine Access. #9. Parking.
6th Street Access: #9N. No parking.
Wisconsin Access: #10. No parking.
Kentucky Access: #10S. Parking across Fletcher Ave.
Colorado Access: #11. No parking.
North Beach Park Access: #12N. Parking. ADA accessibility.
Jefferson Access: #13. Parking across Fletcher Ave.
Access #14. No parking.
Madison Access: #15. No parking.
Cleveland Access: #16. Parking across Fletcher Ave.
Ferriera Access: #16N. No parking.
Roosevelt Access: #18. No parking.
Seaside Park Access. Parking. ADA accessibility.
John Robas Access: #21. No parking.
B Street Access: #21S. No parking.
C Street Access: #22. No parking.
D Street Access: #23. No parking.
Askins Access: #24. No Parking.
Mizell Access: #25. Parking.
Allen Access: #27. Parking.
North Casino Access: #28. Parking.
South Casino Access: #29. Parking.
Simmons Access: #30. Parking.
Hutchins Access: #31. Parking.
Oklawaha Acess: #33. No parking.
Mantanzas Access: #34. Parking. ADA accessibility.
Manatee Access: #35. Parking.
Suwanee Access: #35S. Parking.
Kissimmee Access: #36. Parking.
Alachua Access: #37. Parking.
Osceola Access: #38. Parking.
Ozello Access: #39. Parking.
Pasco Access: #40. Parking.
Mobi-Mat at Main Beach
The City of Fernandina Beach has a Mobi-Mat semi-permanently installed at the Main Beach boardwalk access ramp. This environmentally-friendly ADA-compliant matting provides safe and easy access for wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers to maneuver on the beach sand. The matting is made completely from recycled plastic bottles.Beach Wheelchairs
The Parks & Recreation Department has three (3) upright beach wheelchairs and one (1) Mobi floating beach wheelchair available for reservations at the Atlantic Recreation Center for individuals with disabilities. A refundable security deposit of $100 per chair, paid with a current and valid major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover), and driver's license are required. Rental fees are: $30 per chair for up to 1 week City residents, $38 Non-City. Please call the Atlantic Recreation Center at 904-310-3350 for availability and reservations.
PLEASE NOTE:
Beach wheelchairs may be reserved for up to 7 consecutive days. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance.
We offer an optional delivery and pick-up service for our beach wheelchairs to locations in the City of Fernandina Beach limits. Delivery/pick-up fee is $25.
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