Amelia Surf & Racquet Club Condos
August 15th- September 30th
$25.00 off per night, 2 night minimum.
Does not apply to previously booked reservations or monthly rentals
Must book directly through us by calling 904-261-0511
Take Advantage of our Shrimp Days of Summer Special to indulge in some delicious food around the Island, learn about the history and see the shrimp in action. Amelia Island is known as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. During this event there are several participating restaurants where you can enjoy delicious locally caught shrimp dishes. Aside from eating there will be several shrimping events and Shrimp shopping. August 15th – September 30th
Participating Restaurants
(Click on any Restaurant to view menu)
29 South, Café Karibo, Coast, Crab Trap, Gilberts Underground Kitchen, Horizons, Oceanside, Sabbia, The Salty Pelican, The Surf, Veranda, Wicked BAO, Marche Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation.
Things to Do
Fernandina Beach Shrimping Museum and Marine Welcome Center
Visit the Fernandina Beach Shrimping Museum and Marine Welcome Center located in the downtown historic district near the marina to discover the local shrimping history and learn about net making, ship building, the families that brought modern shrimping to Florida, and their descendants who keep alive the traditions.
Shrimping Eco Tour
An interactive exploration of Tiger Basin, our guests will be coached on the operation of an Otter Trawl shrimp net. Historically developed in Fernandina, this net is similar to the nets used by the commercial shrimp industry today. Deploying and retrieving the net is part of the hands-on experience. The catch will then be displayed in an on-board aquarium and each of the creatures will be identified and released back into the wild. We continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary before returning to historic Fernandina Beach. Book – https://ameliarivercruises.com/book-online/
Get Out with Amelia Adventures
“Get Out” to discover Amelia Island’s rich shrimping history on the water with a guided kayak tour or private boat nature tour with Amelia Adventures. Captain Thomas Oliver’s grandfather owned a shrimp boat that operated out of the Fernandina docks in the late 1950’s. Today Thomas takes guests on boat tours exploring the shrimping history of Fernandina, out past Fort Clinch and over to see the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Catherine Oliver leads guided kayak tours throughout the waterways of Amelia Island where you can paddle by to see the local shrimping fleet at work. From August 15-September 30, any party that books any Amelia Adventures tour will receive 1 free pound of shrimp from Fernandina’s famous Atlantic Seafood using the promo code “AmeliaShrimp.”
Paddle to the Shrimp Nursery with Kayak Amelia
The salt marsh is where shrimp begin their lives and grow until they are big enough to head to the ocean. Join an ecotour in Talbot Island State Park to learn about the life cycle of the local shrimp. There are actually several species of shrimp that live in the salt marsh in addition to the ones that shrimp boats catch offshore. (Tours are 3 hours long, no experience necessary. $65 adult/$55 children under 12 yr.)
Shrimp Shopping
From shrimp-themed jewelry or t-shirts to kitchen accessories and cookware, you’ll find shrimp-related memorabilia at shops and boutiques throughout the island. Shop for the perfect shrimp souvenir to take home to remember your shrimp-tastic getaway to Amelia Island!
There are tons of shops around the island where you can find unique gifts or souvenirs. Click here to see all shops around the Island..
Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like to book your stay. We are here 9AM-5PM, 7 days a week. 904.261.0511
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