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About Amelia Island

View of Beach Activities and Attractions on the Island:
Municipal golf course 4 miles south on A1A.
Tennis courts, nature trails, Ft. Clinch State Park, Historic Museum, YMCA, Kayaking.
Bicycles and scooter rentals available.
Local marina offers sailing, deep sea and inland waterway fishing and boat excursions.
Historic downtown Fernandina Beach offers antiques, art galleries, variety shops, theater groups, dining and entertainment.
 

Fort Clinch State Park | Kayaking and Specialty Cruises | Tennis | Golf | Horseback Riding | Flying
Jet Ski Rentals & Parasailing | Fishing | Hiking | Historic Tours | Shopping | Climate Facts

Fort Clinch State Park

  • 1,086 acre outpost of pristine beaches, nature trails and salt marshes
  • Civil War fort with interpreters
  • Candlelight tours available
  • Fishing pier
  • 11 miles of paved and unpaved biking trails

Kayaking and Specialty Cruises

  • Kayak Amelia - Explore tranquil inland marshes and creeks by kayak. Guided trips include instruction and equipment. No experience necessary. 888-30-KAYAK
  • Amelia River Cruises & Charters - 904-261-9972

Tennis

  • Public Courts - Just around the corner from the house. No charge.

Golf

  • Fernandina Beach Golf Club - 27 holes, three different nine-hole courses, each with a different "feel." An excellent public course. 904-277-7370
  • Island Falls Adventure Golf - 18 hole miniature golf course. Fun for the whole family 904-261-7881

Horseback Riding

  • Kelly Sea Horse Ranch - Horseback riding on the beach. Experienced staff. Gentle, well-trained horses. Open daily, $45/person, no experience necessary. Sunset rides and pony rides available! 904-491-5166
  • Ride the Beaches of Amelia - Horseback riding on the beach. Experience necessary. English or Western. Walk, trot or canter to your heart's content! Open daily, morning and evening rides only during the summer. Call for pricing and availability. 904-277-7047

Flying

  • Island Aerial Tours, Bi-Plane Rides - Aerial tours of Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. "Relive the Golden Days of Aviation!" 904-321-0904
  • McGill Aviation - Rentals, lessons and charters around the island.

Jet Ski Rentals and Parasailing

  • Adventure Amelia - Off the beach at Peter's Point, five minutes south on A1A. Variety of craft, jet skis and Sea Doos. Parasailing also available. 904-277-1161

Fishing

  • “Miss Content” Charter Fishing - Captain David Burns 904-261-1046

Hiking

  • Numerous hiking opportunities available at our local state parks -- Fort Clinch, Big Talbot, Litte Talbot among others. Maps are available at the park.

Historic Tours

  • Amelia Island Museum - Florida's only Oral History Museum. Award-winning docents. Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 904-261-7378
  • Historic Area Walking Tours - Conducted by the Museum. Walking or driving, three different tours available. Call for availability. 904-261-7378
  • Old Towne Carriage Company - Historic tours by horse-drawn carriage. 904-277-1555
  • Bosque Bello Cemetary - Guarded by sprawling oaks and ancient cedars, soldiers rest from Napoleon's Army.

Shopping

  • Centre Street - Located in the Historic District in downtown Fernandina Beach
  • Fernandina Farmers Market - The place to be on Saturday. 904-491-4872
  • Palmetto Walk Shopping Village

Climate Facts

  • Spring weather usually comes to Amelia Island in late February. Summers are long and warm, but the heat and humidity are moderated by ocean breezes. Fall is marked by delightful temperatures and clear days with relatively low humidity. Winters are brief and mild with daytime highs suitable for outdoor activities.

  Average High Average Low
January 62° 43°
February 64° 45°
March 69° 50°
April 76° 58°
May 83° 66°
June 88° 72°
July 89° 74°
August 89° 74°
September 85° 71°
October 77° 61°
November 70° 51°
December 62° 43°

A1A BEACH RENTALS
Owner/Manager Pam Sass
144 South Fletcher Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
PH: 904-261-6767 FAX: 904-321-0666
info@a1abeachrentals.net