Outdoors on Amelia Island

By Kaden Ewald, Editor Last updated How we verify

Key facts

Amelia Island offers two outdoor environments a mile apart: thirteen miles of Atlantic beach and several thousand acres of tidal salt marsh. Kayaking the creeks, fishing two piers, cycling flat paved trails and beach horseback riding at the state park are the highlights.

Amelia Island is a barrier island, which means two entirely different outdoor environments a mile apart: thirteen miles of Atlantic beach on one side, and several thousand acres of tidal salt marsh on the other.

Most visitors only use the beach. The marsh is the better half.

On the water

Kayaking and paddleboarding through the creeks behind the island is the standout. Dolphins are regular, wading birds are near-guaranteed, and the landscape is invisible from any road. The one thing that decides your trip is the tide — the range here is several feet, and channels that are open water at high tide are mud at low.

Fishing works from the surf, from the Fort Clinch pier at the north end, from the George Crady Bridge pier at the south end, and from a boat in the sound. Inshore charters run for redfish, trout and flounder; offshore boats go out of the marina.

Boat tours from the Fernandina Harbor Marina cover the river, the marsh and Cumberland Sound.

On land

Cycling is easy — the island is flat, and the Amelia Island Trail provides a paved multi-use path along part of A1A. Fat-tyre bikes work on the firm beach sand at low tide.

Fort Clinch State Park has a six-mile off-road bike trail through maritime hammock, plus shorter walking trails.

The Egans Creek Greenway is three hundred acres of flat marsh trail, free, with alligators and a long bird list.

Golf is concentrated on the south end at the resort courses.

Horseback riding on the beach at Amelia Island State Park is the only such offering in the Florida state park system — guided, reservation-only, and it sells out.

Wildlife you should expect

Dolphins in the river and sound. Alligators in fresh and brackish water inland — including within sight of the Greenway trails. Sea turtles nesting on the beach from roughly May to October. North Atlantic right whales calve off this coast in winter, which is why the offshore waters are federally protected in season; you will not see them from a kayak.

Seasonal reality

Summer brings near-daily afternoon thunderstorms from June through September. Be off the water by early afternoon. Heat and humidity are serious, and there is no shade in the marsh at all.

Spring and autumn are the good seasons: warm water, tolerable air, fewer insects.

Winter is clear, quiet and cold in the water. Short days.

Insect repellent is not optional in the marsh from spring through autumn.

Outdoor guides

Kayaking on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island's west side is a maze of tidal creeks and salt marsh feeding the Amelia River, with guided kayak and paddleboard trips running from downtown Fernandina Beach and the south end. Tide timing matters more than fitness here.

Details unconfirmed

Fishing on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island offers surf fishing along thirteen miles of Atlantic beach, two long piers over moving water at the island's north and south tips, inshore charters into the marsh and sound, and offshore boats from the Fernandina Harbor Marina.

Details unconfirmed

Horseback Riding on Amelia Island

The South End

Amelia Island State Park at the island's southern tip is the only unit in the Florida state park system that offers horseback riding on the beach. Rides are run by a private concessionaire, guided, by reservation, and they sell out in spring and autumn.

Details unconfirmed

Boat Tours on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Boat trips out of the Fernandina Harbor Marina cover the Amelia River, the salt marsh behind the island and Cumberland Sound. Seven operators run river cruises, eco and dolphin trips, tiki-boat charters and sunset runs, and the tide decides more about the trip than the weather does.

Details unconfirmed

Cycling on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island is flat and cycles well: a paved multi-use path along part of A1A, a six-mile off-road trail through maritime hammock inside Fort Clinch State Park, and thirteen miles of firm beach sand rideable on fat tyres at low tide.

Details unconfirmed

Birding on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside · free

Amelia Island's salt marsh, beach flats and maritime hammock make it a strong birding location: wading birds year-round on the Egans Creek Greenway, shorebirds on the inlet flats at both island tips, and raptors including bald eagles overhead.

Details unconfirmed

Fishing Charters on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Thirty charter operations and four tackle shops work this island. Seventeen of the charters leave from Front Street at the downtown marina, three from Creekside Drive, two from Tiger Point, and the rest meet you at a ramp — which is the detail most bookings get wrong.

Details unconfirmed

Golf on Amelia Island

Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island's golf is concentrated on the south end at the resort courses within the former Amelia Island Plantation and around the Ritz-Carlton, laid out through maritime forest, marsh and oceanfront dune.

Details unconfirmed

Walking Tours of Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach is a 50-block historic district on the river, compact enough to see properly on foot. Three operators run history and architecture walks, and the district is also genuinely self-guidable — it is eight walkable blocks with the museum in the middle of it.

Details unconfirmed

Surfing on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island gets small, inconsistent surf most of the year, with the best waves arriving on winter groundswell and around passing tropical systems. It is a beginner and longboard coast rather than a destination for experienced surfers.

Details unconfirmed

Paddleboarding on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Four operators rent and teach paddleboarding here. The thing to understand first is that the tidal range is 6 to 7.4 ft and the current in the creeks is real — a board is the right craft on a still morning near slack water and the wrong one in almost every other condition.

Details unconfirmed

Sunset Cruises on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island faces east, so the beach gets the sunrise and the sunset happens behind you — over the Amelia River and the salt marsh. That is exactly where the boats are, which is why a sunset cruise here is better value than the same trip on a west-coast beach town.

Details unconfirmed

Sailing on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Three operators sail out of the Fernandina Harbor Marina into the Amelia River, Cumberland Sound and the Atlantic beyond. Sheltered water inside, open water outside, and a tidal range of 6 to 7.4 ft moving through the inlets in between.

Details unconfirmed

Dolphin Tours on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Bottlenose dolphins are resident in the Amelia River and Cumberland Sound rather than seasonal, so sightings on the water here are regular. Seven boat operators work that water — we have not confirmed which of them run dolphin-specific trips, so ask.

Details unconfirmed

Hiking Trails on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

There is no elevation on Amelia Island and almost no shade, which makes this flat, free walking rather than hiking. Egans Creek Greenway is the best of it — three hundred acres of marsh trail with alligators visible from the path — and Fort Clinch has the only real forest loop.

Details unconfirmed

Jet Ski Rental on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Two operators rent jet skis here and they launch into completely different water — one from the downtown marina into the Amelia River, one from the ocean side at Main Beach. The tide decides which is the easier ride.

Details unconfirmed

Shark Tooth Hunting on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Fossil shark teeth wash up along this whole stretch of coast, and finding them is a timing question rather than a secret-location one. Go at low tide, work the shell beds, and go the morning after a storm. Two operators run guided trips.

Details unconfirmed

Food and Drink Tours in Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Two operators run walking food-and-drink tours of downtown Fernandina Beach. The format suits this town unusually well: twenty-plus kitchens inside eight walkable blocks, and a working shrimping port with a claim to the origins of the modern industry.

Details unconfirmed

Camping near Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Fort Clinch State Park has the only campground on Amelia Island — two of them, one in the woods on the river and one behind the ocean dune, both reservable through Florida State Parks. Little Talbot Island is the alternative, 25 minutes south.

Details unconfirmed

Ghost Tours in Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Two operators run evening ghost and history walks of the downtown historic district. Whatever you make of the ghosts, the history underneath them is real — this is a Victorian port town that has flown eight flags, and the walks are a good way to hear it after dark.

Details unconfirmed

Playgrounds and Parks on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Main Beach Park has the playground that matters — free lot, restrooms, boardwalk and the island’s only confirmed seasonal lifeguard. Three commercial play operators run alongside it, and the beach at low tide is the best free playground on the island.

Details unconfirmed

Carriage Rides in Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach

One carriage operator works the corner of Front and Centre Street, at the foot of the downtown historic district. Fifty blocks of Victorian streets, flat and compact, is genuinely well suited to being seen at a walking pace.

Details unconfirmed

Mini Golf on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Three adventure-golf courses on and around the island, and they are the reliable answer to a wet summer afternoon or an evening with children. Not to be confused with the island’s actual golf courses, which are a different sport at a different end of the island.

Details unconfirmed

Skydiving on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

One tandem skydiving operation jumps over the island, and one operator flies powered paragliders — different sports, listed together because both put you above a 13-mile barrier island with the marsh on one side and the Atlantic on the other.

Details unconfirmed

Tennis and Pickleball on Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Three operators run court sports here, including a long-established tennis programme at the Omni resort and a dedicated pickleball club. Courts are concentrated at the south end and mid-island, and the season is the shoulder months rather than July.

Details unconfirmed

Scuba Diving on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

There is no shore diving or snorkelling worth the trip here — the water is green and the visibility is poor by design, not by accident. One dive shop operates on the island, and what it sells is training, air, gear and a boat to somewhere better.

Details unconfirmed

Operators, outfitters and guides

104 businesses run trips, rentals and lessons on and around the island. Every one below carries a street address, telephone number and official website that we checked against the operator’s own listing on 10 September 2026. Hours, prices and availability are not confirmed for any of them — most run by reservation and by season, so call or book directly.

Fishing on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to fishing on amelia island on Amelia Island.

AC Charters Inc.

Downtown Fernandina Beach

AC Charters Inc. is an outdoor operator at 1 Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Angler Outfitters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Angler Outfitters is an outdoor operator at 111 Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Backwater Fishing

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Backwater Fishing is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Fishing Adventures

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Fishing Adventures is an outdoor operator at 1 Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Bait & Tackle

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Bait & Tackle is an outdoor operator at 1925 S 14th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Charter Boat Association

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Charter Boat Association is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Charter Fishing, LLC

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Charter Fishing, LLC is an outdoor operator at 10 Ash Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Charters is an outdoor operator at 2485 High Rigger Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Sportfishing

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Sportfishing is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Time Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Time Charters is an outdoor operator at 1 Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Offshore

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Offshore is an outdoor operator at 3 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Anglers Mark

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Anglers Mark is an outdoor operator at Amelia Island. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Beat the Oddz Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Beat the Oddz Charters is an outdoor operator at 1925 S 14th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Bey Bodo Charter Fishing

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Bey Bodo Charter Fishing is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Big Fin Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Big Fin Charters is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Crawfish Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Crawfish Charters is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fernandina Fishing Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Fernandina Fishing Charters is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fernandina Flats Fishing Charters

Yulee and the Mainland

Fernandina Flats Fishing Charters is an outdoor operator at Tiger Point Marina. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fire Escape Fishing

Yulee and the Mainland

Fire Escape Fishing is an outdoor operator at Tiger Point Marina. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fish Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Fish Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Gail Force II of Amelia

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Gail Force II of Amelia is an outdoor operator at 251 Creekside Drive, Dock C-4. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Go Fish

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Go Fish is an outdoor operator at 205 Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Gonna Miss Her Fishing Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Gonna Miss Her Fishing Charters is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Heavy Hitter Fishing And Sightseeing Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Heavy Hitter Fishing And Sightseeing Charters is an outdoor operator at 103 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Her Money Fishing Charters

Yulee and the Mainland

Her Money Fishing Charters is an outdoor operator at 95001 Goffinsville Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Island Charters Unlimited

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Island Charters Unlimited is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

No Limits Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

No Limits Charters is an outdoor operator at 251 Creekside Drive. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Old Town Bait & Tackle

Old Town Fernandina

Old Town Bait & Tackle is an outdoor operator at 1620 N 14th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Pipe Dream Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Pipe Dream Charters is an outdoor operator at 251 Creekside Drive (Dock B). We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Schmidt Happens Charter Fishing

Yulee and the Mainland

Schmidt Happens Charter Fishing is an outdoor operator at 24031 Creek Parke Circle. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Semper Fi Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Semper Fi Charters is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street Dock E. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Southern Fly Outfitters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Southern Fly Outfitters is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Spartina Tails Charter Fishing

Yulee and the Mainland

Spartina Tails Charter Fishing is an outdoor operator at 94225 Palm Circle. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Ye Ole Pirate Fishing Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Ye Ole Pirate Fishing Charters is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Boat Tours on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to boat tours on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Pirate Voyages

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Pirate Voyages is an outdoor operator at 3 Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia River Cruises & Charters is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Backwater Cat Adventure

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Backwater Cat Adventure is an outdoor operator at 3 South Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Coast One Tours

American Beach

Coast One Tours is an outdoor operator at American Beach. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Cruisin Tikis Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Cruisin Tikis Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Sea Dolphin Charters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Sea Dolphin Charters is an outdoor operator at 1616 Highland Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Serene River Cruises

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Serene River Cruises is an outdoor operator at 251 Creekside Drive. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Cycling on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to cycling on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Beach Bikes of Amelia

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Beach Bikes of Amelia is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Bike Amelia

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Bike Amelia is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Coast eBike Adventures

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Coast eBike Adventures is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Pedego Amelia Island

Summer Beach

Pedego Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 4800 1st Coast Highway, Suite 450. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Spoke Cycles

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Spoke Cycles is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Supercorsa Cycles

Summer Beach

Supercorsa Cycles is an outdoor operator at 4925 First Coast Highway. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Golf on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to golf on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia National Golf & Country Club

Yulee and the Mainland

Amelia National Golf & Country Club is an outdoor operator at 95211 Clubhouse Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia River Club

Old Town Fernandina

Amelia River Club is an outdoor operator at 4477 Buccaneer Trail. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fernandina Beach Golf Club

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Fernandina Beach Golf Club is an outdoor operator at 2800 Bill Melton Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Golf Club at North Hampton

Yulee and the Mainland

Golf Club at North Hampton is an outdoor operator at 22680 N Hampton Club Way. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

The Golf Club of Amelia Island

Summer Beach

The Golf Club of Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 4700 Amelia Island Parkway. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Other operators

Amelia Adventures

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Adventures is an outdoor operator at 3 S. Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Adventure Rentals

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Adventure Rentals is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Lost Dog Outfitters

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Lost Dog Outfitters is an outdoor operator at 17 S. 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

RennWorks Outdoors

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

RennWorks Outdoors is an outdoor operator at 2440 Lynndale Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

The Sprouting Project at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

The Sprouting Project at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Golf carts, scooters and e-bikes

Bike-Scoot-Or-Yak Rentals

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Bike-Scoot-Or-Yak Rentals is an outdoor operator at 1678 S 8th Street, #6. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

eWheelz

Downtown Fernandina Beach

eWheelz is an outdoor operator at 501 S 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Roadshark Powersports

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Roadshark Powersports is an outdoor operator at 525 S 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Tidal Wave Golf Cart Rentals

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Tidal Wave Golf Cart Rentals is an outdoor operator at 1485 S 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Kayaking on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to kayaking on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Adventures Up The Creek

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Adventures Up The Creek is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Outfitters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Outfitters is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Red Otter Outfitters

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Red Otter Outfitters is an outdoor operator at 1012 Atlantic Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Paddleboarding on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to paddleboarding on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Board Rentals

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Board Rentals is an outdoor operator at 11 N Fletcher Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Amelia Island Paddle Surf Company

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Island Paddle Surf Company is an outdoor operator at 1630 Scott Road. We have confirmed its address and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Paddle Jax Amelia

Yulee and the Mainland

Paddle Jax Amelia is an outdoor operator at 463646 State Road 200. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

PADL

nearby

PADL is an outdoor operator at 13030 Heckscher Drive. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Mini Golf on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to mini golf on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Heron's Cove Adventure Golf at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island

Amelia Island Plantation

Heron's Cove Adventure Golf at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 1 Amelia Village Circle. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Island Falls Adventure Golf

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Island Falls Adventure Golf is an outdoor operator at 1550 Sadler Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Putt-Putt of Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Putt-Putt of Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 6 N Fletcher. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Playgrounds and Parks on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to playgrounds and parks on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Kids Can Be Kids

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Kids Can Be Kids is an outdoor operator at 1315 Amelia Plaza. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Pirate Playground

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Pirate Playground is an outdoor operator at 2500 Atlantic Avenue. We have confirmed its address directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Wiggle Worms

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Wiggle Worms is an outdoor operator at 2248 S 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Sailing on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to sailing on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Follow That Dream Sailing

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Follow That Dream Sailing is an outdoor operator at 251 Creekside Drive. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Sail Amelia

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Sail Amelia is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Windward Sailing

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Windward Sailing is an outdoor operator at 910 S 8th Street, Suite 133. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Surfing on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to surfing on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Surf Company

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Surf Company is an outdoor operator at 2022 First Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Driftwood Surf Shop

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Driftwood Surf Shop is an outdoor operator at 31 S Fletcher Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Surf Asylum

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Surf Asylum is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Tennis and Pickleball on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to tennis and pickleball on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Surf & Racquet Club

Summer Beach

Amelia Surf & Racquet Club is an outdoor operator at 4800 Amelia Island Parkway. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Pickleball at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

Amelia Island Plantation

Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Pickleball at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is an outdoor operator at 142 Racquet Park Drive. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Nassau Pickleball 365

Yulee and the Mainland

Nassau Pickleball 365 is an outdoor operator at 86365 Koen Lane. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Walking Tours of Fernandina Beach operators

See also our guide to walking tours of fernandina beach on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Historic Tours

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Historic Tours is an outdoor operator at 1 N Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fernandina By Foot Walking Tours

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Fernandina By Foot Walking Tours is an outdoor operator at 102 Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Walking Tours of Historic Fernandina Beach

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Walking Tours of Historic Fernandina Beach is an outdoor operator at 233 S Third Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Food and Drink Tours in Fernandina Beach operators

See also our guide to food and drink tours in fernandina beach on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours is an outdoor operator at 31 S 5th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

The Tasting Tours, LLC

Downtown Fernandina Beach

The Tasting Tours, LLC is an outdoor operator at Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Ghost Tours in Fernandina Beach operators

See also our guide to ghost tours in fernandina beach on Amelia Island.

Ghost and History Tours of Fernandina

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Ghost and History Tours of Fernandina is an outdoor operator at 416 Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Ghost Tours of Amelia Island

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Ghost Tours of Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 1949 S 8th Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Horseback Riding on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to horseback riding on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Island Horseback Riding

Summer Beach

Amelia Island Horseback Riding is an outdoor operator at Peter's Point. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Happy Trails Walking Horses, LLC

The South End

Happy Trails Walking Horses, LLC is an outdoor operator at 9500 First Coast Highway. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Jet Ski Rental on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to jet ski rental on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Evolution Jetsports

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Evolution Jetsports is an outdoor operator at 3 S Front Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Riptide Watersports

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Riptide Watersports is an outdoor operator at 5 N Fletcher Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Shark Tooth Hunting on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to shark tooth hunting on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures is an outdoor operator at 2671 1st Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Fernandina Fossils

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Fossils is an outdoor operator at 508 Ash Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Skydiving on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to skydiving on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Barefoot Flyers PPG

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Barefoot Flyers PPG is an outdoor operator on Amelia Island. We have confirmed its phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Skydive Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Skydive Amelia Island is an outdoor operator at 3243 Bailey Road. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Camping near Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to camping near amelia island on Amelia Island.

Coastal Camper Rentals

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Coastal Camper Rentals is an outdoor operator at 2601 Atlantic Avenue. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Carriage Rides in Fernandina Beach operators

See also our guide to carriage rides in fernandina beach on Amelia Island.

Jeffers Carriages

Downtown Fernandina Beach

Jeffers Carriages is an outdoor operator at Corner of Front Street and Centre Street. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

For children, and beach services

SunSetters Beach Service

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

SunSetters Beach Service is an outdoor operator at P.O. Box 16504. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Scuba Diving on Amelia Island operators

See also our guide to scuba diving on amelia island on Amelia Island.

Scuba Station, Inc.

Fernandina Beach Oceanside

Scuba Station, Inc. is an outdoor operator at 1401 Park Avenue, Suite B. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Shooting sports

Amelia Shotgun Sports

Yulee and the Mainland

Amelia Shotgun Sports is an outdoor operator at 86300 Hot Shot Trail. We have confirmed its address, phone number and website directly (2026-09-10); opening hours and prices are not confirmed, so we do not publish them here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best outdoor activity on Amelia Island?
A guided kayak trip into the salt marsh behind the island. Dolphins are regular, wading birds near-guaranteed, and the landscape is invisible from any road.
Where can you fish on Amelia Island?
From the surf, the Fort Clinch pier at the north end, the George Crady Bridge pier at the south end, and by charter from the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Most anglers need a Florida saltwater licence.
Is Amelia Island good for cycling?
Yes — the island is flat, the Amelia Island Trail provides a paved multi-use path along part of A1A, and Fort Clinch State Park has a six-mile off-road trail. Fat-tyre bikes work on firm beach sand at low tide.
Are there alligators on Amelia Island?
Yes, in fresh and brackish water inland, including within sight of the Egans Creek Greenway trails. Keep well back from water edges and keep dogs leashed and close.