Sight Amelia Island
Amelia Island Lighthouse
A sight in Amelia Island, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
Florida's oldest existing lighthouse, moved here from Cumberland Island in 1838, standing above the Egans Creek marsh.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Amelia Island, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Main Beach Park, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Amelia Island, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Main Beach Park
Fernandina Beach's main public beach on the Atlantic, with a long boardwalk and wide, firm sand.
Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line - 2Egans Creek Greenway
About 300 acres of salt marsh and trails through the middle of the island, good for walking, cycling and wading birds.
Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Centre Street
Main street of Fernandina Beach's 50-block historic district, with Victorian brick storefronts running down to the harbor.
Shopping · 1.2 mi straight-line - 4Timoti's Seafood Shak
Casual local seafood counter a block off Centre Street, known for local wild-caught shrimp and fish tacos.
Food · 1.2 mi straight-line - 5Palace Saloon
Florida's oldest continuously operating bar, open since 1903 behind a carved mahogany bar on Centre Street.
Drinks · 1.3 mi straight-line - 6Amelia Island Museum of History
Island history from the Timucua to the shrimping era, housed in the old 1935 Nassau County jail.
Sight · 1.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Amelia Island Lighthouse is a stop on our St. Augustine & Amelia Island route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Amelia Island
Another curated sight in Amelia Island. See the full Amelia Island guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Amelia Island run from 62°F in January to 84°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Amelia Island Lighthouse itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Amelia Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Amelia Island weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 30.67320, -81.44250
- Destination
- Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island Lighthouse: quick answers
How much time do you need at Amelia Island Lighthouse?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Amelia Island Lighthouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Amelia Island Lighthouse?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: The best public view is from the Egans Creek Greenway trails below it.
Is Amelia Island Lighthouse free?
Yes, we list Amelia Island Lighthouse as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Amelia Island Lighthouse?
Amelia Island Lighthouse appears on St. Augustine & Amelia Island, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Amelia Island Lighthouse to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Amelia Island.
Plan Amelia Island
- Amelia Island travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Amelia Island weather by month
- St. Augustine to Amelia Island 54 mi straight-line
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