See where the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Neal Hurston, Billie Daniels, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Billy Eckstein, Hank Aaron, and Joe Louis to name a few came to relax and unwind.
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy Amelia Island’s culture and heritage. Museum tours, step on tours, ghost tours or guided walking tours will give you a greater appreciation of our Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Sites.
Visit Amelia Island Museum of History’s Web site for details.
Some of the world’s best golf architects have created 117 of the world’s most challenging holes. But don’t be intimidated, Florida’s First Coast of Golf offers lessons to beginners and experts alike.
- Amelia River Golf – (904) 491-8500 http://www.golfclubameliariver.com
- The Golf Club of Amelia – (904) 277-8015 http://www.golfclubofamelia.com
- Fernandina Beach Golf Club – (904) 310-3175 https://www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com
- The Golf Club at North Hampton (904) 548-0000 http://gcnorthhampton.com
- Omni Amelia Island Plantation – 800-834-4900 www.omniameliaislandplantation.com
- Long Point – 904-277-5908 www.ameliaislandclub.com
Tennis
Amelia Island, Florida, offers exceptional tennis facilities catering to players of all skill levels. For tennis buffs, Amelia offers tennis courts and professional lessons.
- Amelia National Tennis Club (904) 310-3934 https://amelianationaltennis.com/
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, Amelia Island’s tennis venues provide excellent opportunities to enjoy the sport amidst beautiful surroundings.
Bring your own or rent one right across the street at Pipeline surf shop or Driftwood Surf Shop at Main Beach and get ready for awesome waves. Best of all, the beach is right at our doorstep. Surf lessons are also offered through both places.
- RipTide Watersports – (904) 891-5687 www.riptidewatersports.com
Amelia is one of only 3 destinations in the country that offers horseback riding on the beach. Sunset times are very popular and this is an experience you do not want to miss. For reservations, contact our front desk.
- Amelia Island Horseback Riding (904) 753-1701 https://ameliaislandhorsebackriding.com
- Kelly’s Seahorse Ranch-(904) 491-5166 https://www.kellyranchinc.net
Take a guided or self-directed tour around Amelia Island’s salt marshes or be adventurous and hit the ocean. We recommend Kayak Amelia.
- Kayak Amelia- www.kayakamelia.com (904) 251-0016
- Amelia Adventures & Kayak – www.ameliaadventures.com (904) 251-0016
Fishing
Amelia Island, located off Florida’s northeastern coast, offers a diverse array of fishing opportunities suitable for anglers of all skill levels.
Whether you’re interested in inshore, offshore, or surf fishing, the island’s rich waters are home to species such as redfish, trout, flounder, tarpon, and king mackerel.
Whether you’re casting a line from the shore or embarking on an offshore adventure, Amelia Island’s abundant fishing opportunities promise an enjoyable and rewarding experience.