Fishermen can enjoy the variety of fishing opportunities on Amelia Island --- including deep sea fishing, backwater fishing and fly fishing --- and may even want to charter a fishing expedition at Amelia Island Charter Fishing. Those who like boating can try their hand at sailing by renting a boat from Amelia Island Charter Boat Association. Amelia Island Plantation Golfing offers 72 holes of golf with panoramic scenic views. For canoeing, travel Amelia Islands' scenic waterways on a tour offered by Amelia River Cruises & Charters. For kayaking or horseback riding tours, visit Amelia River Cruises & Charters.
For the family that loves theater, Fort Clinch State Park hosts a 19th-century fort where costumed period re-enactors will present kids with a taste of military life. Or you can take the kids to see a play at Fernandina Little Theatre. Want to learn about the history of Amelia Island? The Amelia Island Museum of History offers walking tours into the Silk Stocking District and Historic Center Street. For hikes and bike tours, visit Amelia Island Plantation Nature Center Programs and discover the island's turtles, birds, crabs, night creatures and plants on foot or by bike. Art enthusiasts can visit Chocolate Soup, a ceramic studio where vacationers can paint and decorate their own ceramic pieces. For horseback riding, stop by Seahorse Ranch where you can mount a horse and gallop on the beach.
For Asian cuisine, dine at Kabuki, a Japanese steakhouse that serves fresh sushi alongside a sizzling steak. Or try Jade's Bistro, a combination Chinese/Thai restaurant. Rather have a sandwich? Try Café Karibo, a reasonably priced island deli. At Sliders, you might want to try the dirty martini burger. Or go to Amelia Golf Club Restaurant and try its beer-steamed bratwurst. For an upscale restaurant, try dining at Salt, which offers an ocean view from the Ritz Carlton. Whatever your taste may be, Amelia Island has more than 40 restaurants to choose from.
