Amelia Island Activities & AttractionsAmelia Island activities will have you exploring this beautiful and historic island by bike, horse, Segway, sail, helicopter and more! Between rounds of golf and tours of Amelia's attractions – just remember you're here to relax too!
Amelia Island offers some activities, like biking, that are popular on all the Sea Islands – and it also offers some unique options you won't find on the other islands – like a helicopter tour! With all these activities, plus the downtown Fernandina Beach area with its restaurants and shops, you'll have plenty of options to keep you and your family having fun all vacation long! Amelia Island Golf Courses Looking to hit the links while on vacation? Here are the public Amelia Island golf courses available to Island visitors:
Guests of the Amelia Island Plantation Hotel can play on that resort's four 18-hole courses - Long Point, Oak Marsh, Ocean Links, and Royal Amelia. Likewise, guests of the Summer Beach Resort have access to the private course at that resort. Amelia Island Tennis Amelia Island is known for its tennis. Until 2009, The Amelia Island Plantation hosted a stop on the annual WTA tour for women's pro tennis. Now the Resort hosts a Pro Circuit men's tournament that is sure to be a draw to tennis enthusiasts. For guests, tennis courts are available at a number of resorts on Amelia Island, including the Amelia Island Plantation which offers 23 clay courts as well as a tennis clinic. Courts are also available at the Amelia Island Surf 7 Racquet Club and the Summer Beach Resort. Guests without tennis facilities in their resort can play on the public courts on Fernandina Beach. Located on Atlantic Ave at 13th Street -interested visitors need to either call the Recreation Department at 904-277-7350, or pick up the keys for the tennis courts at the Atlantic Avenue Community Center. Swimming on Amelia Island In the very rare case that your resort, hotel, or rental villa does not have access to a pool, Amelia Island has a couple public pools available for your use. These public pools are located at:
Amelia Island Biking Hop on a bike and explore Amelia Island! Be sure to ask for a map of the bike trails on the island from the bike shop or your resort. And remember – helmets are required by law in Florida! » IMPORTANT TIP: Keep the bike shop's number with you as you ride. If you get a flat or need a repair while you're out, most places will come to you to fix it or bring you back to the shop. Check with the shop you choose when you rent to make sure they provide this service. You may not need it, but if you do, it can save your whole day! Many resorts and inns provide bike rentals to their guests, but in case yours doesn't, try these rental companies:
Horseback Riding A horseback ride along the beach is a romantic and memorable way to see this beautiful Island. You can book a trail ride at either of two stables on Amelia Island:
Amelia Island Kayaking
Explore the island's native flora and fauna up close as you paddle through the marshes or along the coast.
Boat Tours & Excursions Get out on the water while you explore the island's natural coastal habitat by boat. These tour companies offer a variety of cruises including ecotours, dolphin watching, bird watching - or just relax and sail around the island!
Guests of the Amelia Island Plantation can also see the sights, sail, or fish aboard the Amelia Angler. Amelia Island Charter Fishing Fishing is popular on Amelia Island for the Grouper, Kingfish, Spanish mackerel, Snapper, Sea Bass, Amberjack, Tarpon, Redfish and more that teem in the waters just off the coast. Plenty of charter operators offer fishing excursions – both inshore, nearshore, and offshore. Here are a few of these local charter fishing companies:
Natural & Historical Tours Gain a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, Amelia Island's history and its lush coastal habitat. Amelia's tours let you explore the island by foot, bike, Segway or bi-plane!
Guests of the Amelia Island Plantation can take nature tours offered by the Nature Center that is part of that resort. Biking and Segway tours and rentals are also offered out of the resort's Amelia Island Village Shop. Amelia Island Aerial Tours
Amelia Island Historical & Cultural Attractions
These attractions educate visitors on Amelia Island's fascinating history and international influences. Known as the "Island of Eight Flags," Amelia Island is the only U.S. location to have been governed under 8 flags throughout its history - France, Spain, Great Britain, the Patriots of Amelia Island, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. Check out the Amelia Island Museum for the details!
Kids Activities Several Amelia Island hotels offers camps and programs just for kids and teens, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Amelia Island Plantation. Apart from these kid-specific programs, your best bet for children's entertainment is just to bring them with you too all of the above – biking, swimming, dolphin-watching, carriage-riding, and more! They're sure to have a great time exploring Amelia Island with you!
Amelia Island activities will keep you busy explore and enjoying this beautiful island and its unique history! Return to the Amelia Island main page to discover where to stay and dine while you enjoy these Amelia Island activities and attractions.
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