Family Adventures

For the young and young-at-heart, Amelia is a playground full of fun. Beach activities, nature hikes, museums and more.
Quit wishing, let's go fishing! is the motto at AC Charters.  Capt. Allen has been fishing for over 38 years from Fernandina Beach, Florida to Mexico and the Bahamas. For the last 30 years he has been guiding at home (Amelia Island, Florida) from Backcountry to Blue Water.
If you want the closest experience possible to your childhood dream of flying, join us for a unique and wondrous experience you won't soon forget.
Captain Terry Lacoss has operated the Amelia Angler since 1978 and organized the Amelia Island Charter Boat Association in 1991. Captain Lacoss specializes in freshwater and saltwater fishing from bass to billfish. Sailing and sightseeing charters are also organized by Captain Terry Lacoss and his staff.
One of only Four Certified Community Schools of the Arts in Florida. Amelia Arts Academy offers spring, summer, holiday camps and workshops for children and teens, family events, numerous concerts and performances throughout the year.
Amelia Community Theatre is a volunteer, not for profit corporation, chartered by the State of Florida. Auditions and participation are open to all.
Whether you are looking for a day of deep sea fishing, backwater fishing or sailing, Amelia Island Charter Boat Association can provide your family or group a day of fun.
Fly fishing lessons, light tackle fishing sightseeing and nature tours on Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, Florida. Destination meeting planners and Group Charter Fishing Services. Ask us about our Cast and Blast Group Team Building event for your next meeting event.
A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without a tour of our scenic waterways. Amelia River Cruises & Charters provides narrated, historic and wildlife sightseeing tours with views of dolphins, manatees, sea otters, alligators, and views of the wild horses of Cumberland Island National Seashore.
Amelia's Wheels offers guided Segway™ tours at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort! Take a tour of the resort or simply satisfy your curiosity with a brief lesson on the Segway PT.
Come experience the peaceful backcountry waters of Amelia Island with Captain Lawrence Piper as your fishing guide on the Anglers Mark, a comfortable bay boat that has plenty of room and is safe for all ages.
Pottery-A-Go-Go is a private studio offering "Paint your own Pottery", group parties, private instruction classes and custom design services.
Captain Russell and Janet Tharin have a light tackle charter fishing guide and tour service. With over 50 years of fishing experience, they are full time professional guides with a passion for the Florida outdoors.  In addition to fishing charters, they offer fly fishing lessons, photo tours and eco tours.
Ride an off-road Segway through Nature for a fun exploration of the coastal ecosystems of Fort Clinch and Fort George Island State Parks. Guides take you where the birds roost, turtles dig, dolphins swim, and old-time plantations still stand. No experience necessary. Easy to ride!
Fernandina Little Theatre was founded in 1993, is located within walking distance of Fernandina's historic downtown and is close to many of Amelia Island's finest restaurants.  A season subscription guarantees you a discount on the general admission ticket, as well as the advantage of advance reservations.
Explore by kayak the exotic waters of Amelia Island.
Glide along Amelia Island's miles of pristine beaches on the Original Plantation Horse, the Tennessee Walking Horse.
One of only a handful of beach-riding opportunities in the nation. Through Kelly Seahorse Ranch enjoy the scenery of Amelia's fantastic white sand beaches and the beauty of the ocean by horseback. They also offer hay rides.
Join an experienced naturalist on a bike, Segway or kayak tour discovering birds, turtles, edible plants, night creatures and crabs. Several tours are designed for children and include educational crafts.
Private guided nature tours through the creeks and rivers of Amelia and Cumberland Island. Your own private boat with a knowledgeable captain providing you access to the unspoiled beauty of undeveloped areas.
Charter fishing with Pipe Dream Charters out of Fernandina Beach, Florida, offers the very best fishing for all north Florida Atlantic species.
Enjoy your own Sunset Cruise on the Hoyt House yacht, "Nice Aft", a 43 foot Silverton Motoryacht.
The Bloxom is a 84' Chesapeake Bay Bugeye providing access to our natural environment. All day kayak adventures to Cumberland, sunset in seclusion, and overnight adventures are some of the possibilities that exist.
Let the fun begin!
Debbie offers horseback riding on the beach for 2-3 riders, starting at Peters Point Beach Front Park on S. Fletcher Ave.  During the summer, she offers evening rides.  During the fall and winter, she is flexible, however the best time is at low tide. 
The Ritz Kids program is an exclusive supervised children's program designed specifically for our younger guests ages 5 through 12. The Ritz Kids program allows parents to play while children stay with our trained and certified counselors.
 
Scuba Classes, Equipment Repairs and Rentals and Dive Club.
If you're looking for the rush of your life, Skydive Amelia Island is the home of the premier beach-side Florida skydive.  Enjoy your tandem skydive over beautiful Amelia Island just 2.3 miles from the sandy beaches of Amelia Island over the Atlantic Ocean.
Beautiful beaches, dolphins, sea turtles and manatees are frequently sighted during our courses.  
  • Drive Time:
  • Jacksonville 45 min
  • St Augustine 1 hr 30 min
  • Savannah 2 hrs
  • Orlando 3 hrs
  • Tampa 4 hrs
Amelia Island Tourist Development Council 102 Centre Street, Amelia Island, FL 32034› Call 904-277-0717 Fax 904-432-8417
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