If you will be staying on Amelia Island, there's lots to see/do. There's a public beach access point within walking distance of the hotel. We also recommend exploring downtown Amelia Island- there's lots of local shops and restaurants/bars (we recommend any of the local seafood). Some of our favorites:

- Amelia Island Coffee

- Beaches Diner

- The Patio at 5th and Ash

- Vs Pizza

- The Book Loft

Visit the beach
You can easily stay on Amelia Island and have a beach day. But if you would like to explore further We highly recommend Neptune (Atlantic) beach or Talbot Island State Parks. Neptune beach has plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance, and is a more traditional beach town experience. The Talbot Island State Parks are closer to the hotel, and give a quieter beach experience since you have to pay to enter the state park.


Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
One of the best zoos in America (in our completely biased opinion). Fun fact: McKenzie volunteered here in high school!


Cummer Museum
A great art museum that also has a beutiful garden overlooking the St Johns River with a great view of the Jacksonville skyline.


Riverside Arts Market
A fun local craft market close to downtown. Open on weekend mornings, and within walking distance of the Cummer Museum.


Little Talbot Island State Park
A beautiful beachfront state park with great walking trails and beautiful driftwood you can climb and explore.


Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
The local minor league baseball team


Jacksonville Icemen
Local minor league hockey team

If you plan to explore the city outside of Amelia Island, we recommend any of the following restaurants!

Catullo's Italian (Atlantic Beach)

Hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant. Get the pear fiocchi pasta dish- just trust us ;)

Hawkers Asian Street Food (Atlantic Beach or Riverside)

A fun Asian fusion restaurant

Maple Street Biscuit Co (Multiple locations)

Southern fried chicken and biscuits- perfect for breakfast or lunch

Mayday Ice Cream (Multiple locations)

Our favorite ice cream shop with lots of locations across the city

V's Pizza (Multiple locations)

Wood fired pizza and delicious wings. Each location is partnered with a local bar if you're looking for dinner and drinks.

Aardwolf (San Marco)

Our favorite brewery and the home of many of our date nights back when we lived in Jacksonville.

Taco Lu (Jacksonville Beach)

Delicious tacos and margs, what more do you need!

Angie's Subs (Jacksonville Beach)

The perfect lunch to take to the beach

Bold Bean Coffee (Jacksonville Beach or Riverside)

McKenzie's favorite coffee shop in Jax

Southern Grounds (Atlantic Beach or San Marco)

Zane's favorite coffee shop in Jax

Le Petit Paris Cafe (Atlantic Beach)

Delicious coffee, pastries, and light meals for breakfast or lunch

Safe Harbor Seafood (Mayport)

It isn't a trip to FL without fresh seafood!

Lemon Bar (Atlantic Beach)

Everyone knows it isn't a day at the beach without an afternoon pina colada!