Breakfast & Coffee Shops

Marche Burette: restaurant and gourmet market serving great breakfast and brunch

Aloha Bagel & Coffee: casual bagels and breakfast options. Not as good as a New Jersey bagel, but excellent for Florida

Lunch & Dinner

Cafe Karibo: dine under the oaks on the beautiful patio or have a seat in the cafe

Happy Tomato Cafe: relaxed atmosphere, good for salads & sandwiches

Pepper's Cocina Mexicana and Tequila Bar: casual Mexican great for lunch or dinner

Espana Restaurant & Tapas: Brandon and Kim's favorite! Spanish tapas and a great patio

Salt - The Ritz Carlton: AAA Five Diamond Award winner, perfect for surf & turf

Bars & Breweries

Green Turtle Tavern: a hole-in-the-wall with live music and a nice patio

Marlin & Barrel: a craft distillery handcrafting a variety of rum, vodka, gin, cello and bourbon.

Palace Saloon: the oldest bar in Florida, located in downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Brewing Company: home to the Tavern and the Alley with The Tavern offering a full menu while The Alley (right next door) is a taproom with apps focused more on the beer

First Love Brewing: over 20 rotating taps and delicious house-made artisan pizzas

Explore Historic Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach is filled with beautiful Victorian homes, shops, restaurants, and a little harbor. It's so fun to walk around and enjoy the island charm.

Egan’s Creek Greenway

Consists of more than 300 acres of protected, sensitive lands between Atlantic Avenue and Sadler Road, near the center of the island. Enjoy birdwatching, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and more along two trails within the Greenway.

Historic Trolley Tour

Climb aboard for a historic tour of historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Olde Town, and other stops along the way. Journey back in time with knowledgeable drivers and learn about pirates, bootleggers, senators and other historic figures that carved out a place on Amelia Island.

Kayak the Waterways

There’s nothing better than a day paddling on the water and exploring the back waters and creeks of Amelia Island.

Hunt for Shark Teeth

This is Kim's favorite thing to do on the Island! You may find the teeth of a Great White, Hammerhead, Tiger Shark, and other species. Search along the high- or low-tide line for best selection.