{"id":6429,"date":"2025-03-05T15:28:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aic.uat.starmarkcloud.com\/?p=6429"},"modified":"2025-03-05T15:28:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:28:57","slug":"from-a-z-26-things-to-see-do-in-historic-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/blog\/from-a-z-26-things-to-see-do-in-historic-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"From A – Z: 26 Things to See & Do in Historic Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From boutique shops and eclectic dining to museum tours and spa services, take a look at all downtown Fernandina Beach has to offer and then visit the Downtown Travel Guide<\/a> to plan your day out. Sightseeing downtown is as easy as ABC\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A \u2014 Antiquing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you love everything old and vintage, downtown Fernandina Beach is home to several antique stores where treasure hunting is a real thing. Visit Trailer Park Co<\/a>llectibles<\/a> and Eight Flags Antique Marke<\/a>t<\/a> (both on Centre Street), as well as Ice House Antiques<\/a> and Antiques & More Treasures<\/a> (both on 8th Street). You’ll find everything from record albums and used books to clothing, jewelry, and furniture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B \u2014 Burlingame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Burlingam<\/a>e<\/a> is one of those restaurants that stays etched in your mind long after you leave. Literally everything here is good. For a memorable meal in a warm and elegant setting, come see why Burlingame is the restaurant to visit in the Fernandina Beach historic district. Need a menu recommendation? Try the Lamb Bolognese with house made tagliatelle pasta. You won’t be sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C \u2014 Cafe Karibo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grab a bite to eat at Caf\u00e9<\/a> Karibo<\/a>, home of the Turkey Cuban and “Famous” Veggie Burger. Also featured are their seasonal, homemade soups and the always popular Shrimp Salad on croissant, made with fresh local shrimp! Dine on the patio under the oaks or have a seat in the cafe with an eclectic palette of colors and furnishings while sipping on a local speciality or craft beverage from the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D \u2014 Dickens on Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For one magical weekend each December, historic downtown Fernandina Beach is transformed into Victorian England by way of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The Dickens on Centre<\/a> annual festival brings out the kid in everyone with food\/arts\/crafts vendors, festive entertainment, roving Victorian characters, life-sized snow globes, kids zone, adult-only Dickens After Dark, and of course visits with St. Nick himself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E \u2014 Espa\u00f1a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Specializing in traditional flavors from Spain and Portugal, Espa\u00f1a<\/a> features just-caught local seafood, an array of hot and cold tapas and their traditional paella, which is to die for. Dine inside in the cozy main dining room or outside on the enclosed patio overlooking the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F \u2014 Farmers Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Every Saturday, a local farmers market and arts market takes place on south 7th street. The Fernandina Beach Market Pl<\/a>ace<\/a> is pet-friendly and features live music, spirited promotions, fresh local fruits & veggies, and some of the most delicious treats to be had on Amelia Island. It has been proven nearly impossible to walk the market without smiling at least once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n