Nothing beats a day on the water with the sails full of fresh ocean breeze. Sail past historic Fort Clinch Park and Cumberland Island on your way to the open ocean. Captain Tony of Windward Sailing can take you sailing for 3-hour tours, full day tours or anything in between. Lodging at the Addison can also be coordinated with Windward’s sailing school schedules. Your innkeepers can make all the arrangements for a great day out on the water.

The Addison On Amelia is a short walk to all of the fine restaurants in the Historic District. Whether you're looking for a quick Latin-inspired sandwich at Lulu's Bra and Grill or a fine dining experience you are certain to find just what you crave in Fernandina Beach. Carolyn's On Center prepares Southern-inspired meals and the restaurant features roof-top dining. Pablo's serves up the best margaritas and Mexican dishes in their courtyard patio. Joe's 2nd Street Bistro offers up-scale American fare with seafood specials, Espana serves tapas and old-world cuisine nightly while Le Clos prepares exquisite French fare. There truly is something for everyone's taste. Your innkeepers can help you select one of the 25 restaurants and will even reserve seats for you.

Fort Clinch State Park is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Daily tours with period re-enactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors. Sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing are popular activities at the beach. Anglers can fish from the pier or take advantage of excellent surf fishing. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy a six-mile trail through the park. Self-guided nature trails provide opportunities to learn about and observe native plants and wildlife. A full-facility campground and a youth camping area provide overnight accommodations.

Stroll along brick streets and admire balconies draped with flowering bougainvilleas. Discover art, heritage and riverfront intrigue. Explore historic forts edging white, sandy beaches where dunes rise in place of buildings. Seek shade beneath the magnificent mixture of live oaks, magnolias and palms. Welcome to northeast Florida, where 450 colourful years of history inspire families, romantics and luxury-seekers alike.

Amelia Island is a shopper's paradise, with shops ranging from the eclectic to the elegant to the sublime. The Island has antique malls, a bevy of fashionable women's boutiques, and many small owner-operated specialty shops, some of which feature designer-quality articles reflecting the Island's history and the influence of the sea on the artists and craftmen from whose imagination they sprang. The Island is home to many artists, some of whose studios are open to the Island's guests, and whose works are available at many of the shops which line Centre Street in Fernandina Beach.

Cumberland Island offers a chance to get away from modern life for a day, drop back in time and view the Carnegie family mansions where the rich spent their summers. Wander through the Plum Orchard mansion with it’s indoor pool and squash court and view the ruins of Dungeness. You can access Cumberland Island by driving to St. Mary’s, Georgia and taking the Parks Service ferry to the Island. Your innkeepers will provide an early breakfast so that you can catch the first ferry and make a full day of it. They can also provide a picnic lunch to take along if you give them 24-hours notice. St. Augustine and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are also accessible for the day-tripper.

Amelia Island offers six venues consisting of 153 holes that are sure to please golfers of any level. Fernandina Beach Golf Club is a short distance of both Jacksonville and Georgia, and offers a welcome escape for residents and visitors alike.

You are never far from the pristine natural beauty of tranquil waters and white, sandy beaches. It is no wonder Amelia Island has been such a popular place with discerning travellers, who appreciate its charm and authenticity. Thirteen miles of pristine beach await you at Amelia Island. Swimming, surfing, fishing, jogging, kite flying, and beach combing are some of the many things you'll find to do on Amelia's beautiful beaches.

Enjoy riding on Amelia Island's beaches. Rides include a brief riding orientation and guides are readily available should participants need assistance during the ride. Participants are in good physical condition to be able to mount and dismount the horse and to ride for five miles at a walk/trot.

Kayak Amelia plan guided tours to go with the current and start with a short instruction on land. You will then paddle to a sandbar for a snack and swim in warm weather. Then paddle to the take out location. Along the way the guides describe the salt marsh eco-system, critters and local history.

Amelia Island offers great fishing charters whether you are looking for the quiet rivers and tidal creeks of in-land fishing or the excitement of deep-water fishing. Fish the surrounding waters of Amelia, Cumberland and Talbot Islands with Captain Lawrence Piper. Fish the oyster beds for flounder or sheepshead and experience the thrill of trout exploding on a top water lure. Or head out into the open water with Captain David Burns in his 28’ Miss Content and fish for King Mackerel, Barracuda and Cobia. Your innkeepers can make all the arrangements to ensure a great day of fishing.

Explore the creeks and rivers of Amelia and Cumberland Island with Captain Carol of On The Water Adventures. Experience the wild horses of Cumberland Island grazing on marsh grasses and closely observe dolphins, alligators, egrets, herons and other local fauna in their natural element. Your innkeepers can arrange a truly unique eco-tour experience and pack a picnic lunch for you to take along.