Things to Do

EXPLORE AMELIA ISLAND

Twenty miles from Jacksonville, Amelia Island is accessible yet remote. An enchanting Victorian seaport village reminiscent of the gilded age, its southern charm and island vibe make this lesser known destination something truly different.

On Property Activities:

  • The Golf Club of Amelia Island
  • The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton
  • Beach Horseback Riding
  • Eco-Kayak Island Waterway Tour
  • American Beach Bike Tour

On Property Dining:

Cuisine: American

  • Coast
  • Dune Bar
  • Salt
  • Tidewater Grill

Cuisine: Multiple Cuisines

  • The Lobby Bar

Cuisine: Spanish

  • Coquina

Cuisine: Coffee

  • First Drop

Around Amelia Island:

  • Palmetto Walk Shopping Village: 2 Miles/ 5 Minutes
  • Amelia Island State Park: 3 Miles/5 Minutes
  • Amelia Island Light House: 4 Miles/ 8 Minutes
  • Fort Clinch State Park: 9 Miles/15 Minutes
  • Amelia Community Theater: 10 Miles/ 15 Minutes
  • Amelia Island Museum of History: 10 Miles/ 15 Minutes
  • Downtown Fernandina Beach: 10 Miles/ 15 Minutes
  • Jacksonville International Airport: 28 Miles/30 Minutes
  • Jacksonville Zoo: 28 Miles/ 30 Minutes

Shopping:

Downtown Fernandina Beach: 15 minutes

  • Amelia Angler Outfitters
  • Book Loft
  • Amelia Island Light House: 4 Miles/ 8 Minutes
  • Cinnamon Bear Country Store
  • Christmas Shop on the River
  • Corner Copia
  • Eight Flags Antique Market
  • Fantastic Fudge
  • GO Fish
  • Isola Home
  • Lindy’s Jewelry
  • Olive Amelia
  • Pelindaba Lavender
  • Sea Jade
  • The Hawaiian Soap + Trading Company
  • Villa Villekulla Toy Store
  • Wadsworth’s
  • Lori + Lulu

Dining:

Downtown Fernandina Beach: 15 minutes

Cuisine: Asian

  • Akari Sushi
  • Wicked Bao

Cuisine: American

  • Amelia Tavern
  • Burlingame
  • First Love Brewing
  • Happy Tomato Café
  • Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro
  • The Patio at 5th and Ash
  • Cuisine: American/Seafood
  • Brett’s Waterway Café
  • Salty Pelican Bar + Grill
  • Salt Life Food Shack
  • Slider’s Seaside Grill

Cuisine: American/Southern

  • Bantam + Biddy
  • David’s Restaurant
  • Pogo’s Kitchen
  • Lagniappe

Cuisine: Creole

  • Café Karibo

Cuisine: French

  • Leclos

Cuisine: Greek

  • Baba’s

Cuisine: Italian

  • Arte Pizza

Cuisine: Mexican

  • Mezcal
  • Peppers

Cuisine: Seafood

  • Shucker’s Oyster Bar
  • The Boat House
  • Timoti’s Seafood Shack

Cuisine: Spanish

  • España Restaurant

Cuisine: Steakhouse

  • Baxter’s
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