Amelia Island Museum of History

Housed in the historic Nassau County jail, the Amelia Island Museum of History showcases the island's 4,000 years of Florida history. The Museum offers modern exhibits, educational lectures, historic walking tours, ghost tours and Elderhostel programs. As the first spoken history museum in the state of Florida, they continue the story-telling tradition through twice daily docent-led tours.
Mon - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 pm - 4 pm. Guided 8 Flags Tours: 11 am and 2 pm.

Amelia Island Museum of History / 904-261-7378 /233 S. Third St. Fernandina Beach / www.ameliamuseum.org

Beaches - Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island

Beaches with Lifeguards:

Main Beach Park
904-277-7350 / Atlantic Ave and North Fletch Ave, Fernandina Beach / Main Beach Park
Beach, playground, skatepark, beach volleyball, mini golf, concessions, "Fins" oceanfront restaurant. Restrooms available.

Seaside Park
904-277-7350 / 2020 South Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach / Seaside Park
Beach, boardwalk, gazebos, picnic tables, paved parking lot (no restrooms). Sliders restaurant is located nearby.

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Beaches without Lifeguards:

Peter's Point
904-548-4689 / 1974 South Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach / Peter's Point
Beach, picnic tables. Restrooms and showers available.

The City of Fernandina Beach offers 48 other public beach access points. Some have parking and some do not. Call the City of Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation Department for more information: 904-277-7350

City of Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation / 904-277-7350 / www.fernandinabeachfl.org

Fernandina Beach City Pool

A heated pool located at the Atlantic Recreation Center (not far from Main Beach Park and the entrance to Fort Clinch). Children's play pool with frog slide, fountains for the toddler/preschooler/kindergartner. 2-3 dollars per day.

904-277-7350 / 2500 Atlantic Ave

Island Falls Adventure Golf

Miniature golf course.

904-261-7881 / 1550 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach

Outdoor Parks - Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island

Amelia Island State Park
904-251-2320 / 12157 Heckscher Dr / Amelia Island State Park
Located on the south end of Amelia Island. Features a mile long fishing bridge with a boat ramp on the far side. Admission Fee: $1/person

Central Park
904-277-7305 / 2500 Atlantic Ave / Central Park
Central Park Is located just east of downtown on Atlantic Avenue. It features basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds for kids.

Egan's Creek Park
904-277-7305 / 2500 Atlantic Ave / Egan's Creek Park
Egan's Creek park is located about 1/2 mile from the ocean and has a baseball field, playgrounds for kids, and picnic area overlooking the scenic Egan's Creek marshlands.

Fort Clinch State Park
904-277-7274 / 2061 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach / Fort Clinch State Park
There is always a Park Ranger on duty at the fort and often times, some volunteers as well. There is no set time for Ranger Programs but there is constant roving interpretation taking place. The Fort staff are usually offering a first-person interpretation of the Fort life as it was in 1864 by portraying soldiers and workers stationed at Fort Clinch. Fees: Park entrance fee ($5.00 per vehicle up to 8 passengers).

Resaurants with Tepanyaki Tables - Fernandina

Kids will enjoy the show as Japanese chef's prepare their meals right in front of them.

Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
904-277-8782 / Amelia Plaza, 1766 S 8th St, Fernandina Beach
Dinner served Sun - Thr, 5:30pm-9:30pm and Fri & Sat, 5:30-10:30pm

For more kid-friendly restaurants you can visit while in the Beaches area, visit Jax4Kids.com's Kids Eat Free pages and scroll down to "discount for kids and kid-friendly restaurants".

The Golf Club at North Hampton

Short game facility with chipping green, putting green and fairway bunker. Open everyday 7am - 8pm (Carts must be in by 8pm). Sundays, after 1pm, children 17 and under play for free with their parents. Call ahead to schedule a tee time.

904-548-0000 / 22680 N Hampton Club Way, Fernandina / The Golf Club at North Hampton