Amelia Island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, many tidal creeks, marshes, and the intracoastal waterway, all which contain a wide array of wildlife and beautiful nature parks. Spend your day relaxing and unwinding, searching for seashells, or watching some rare wildlife.
Big Talbot Island State Park
Visit one of the most unique beaches in Florida.  From The Bluffs picnic area you can look down 30 feet to a narrow beach lined with driftwood and dead trees. Then look for some earth friendly gifts in the gift shop.
 
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226
(904) 251-2320
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Explore the marsh, mud flats and tidal creeks along the 17.5 miles long seashore. It is well known for its sea turtles, wild turkeys, wild horses, armadillos, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forests, salt marshes, and historic structures.
 
129 Osborne Street
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(888) 817-3421
Ft. Clinch State Park
This Civil War-era fort overlooks the Cumberland Sound and is open to the public. Complete with cannons, jail cells, a blacksmith and hospital, this brick fortress holds reenactments the first weekend of every month. Camping is also available.
 
2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-7274
Ft. George Island State Park
Enjoy the lush vegetation of Ft. George Island State Park. 
 
157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-2320
Kingsley Plantation - Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Enjoy the lush vegetation of Ft. George Island State Park. 

 
13165 Mount Pleasant Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-3537


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