AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA
Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine is a national PBS travel series exploring the food, culture, people, and unforgettable experiences that make destinations worth discovering.
In this episode of Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine, Michelle Valentine explores Amelia Island, Florida, a captivating coastal destination where maritime traditions, fascinating history and outdoor adventures come together. Located along Florida’s northeastern coast, Amelia Island is known for its beautiful beaches, historic Fernandina Beach, abundant wildlife and deep connection to the sea. Michelle Valentine discovers the island from several perspectives, from hunting for prehistoric shark teeth and exploring local history to setting sail on a pirate adventure and experiencing Amelia Island’s celebrated shrimping heritage. Along the way, fresh coastal flavors, colorful stories and memorable encounters reveal the character of this distinctive Florida island.
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Amelia Island Pirate Voyages
Set sail along Amelia Island’s scenic waterways with Amelia Island Pirate Voyages, where local history and swashbuckling fun come together on the water. Michelle Valentine joins the pirate crew for an entertaining adventure filled with stories, surprises and plenty of pirate spirit while experiencing Amelia Island from a completely different perspective.
Amelia Island Pirate Voyages
3 N. Front Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(904) 556-7276
Anchor Trolley & Transport
Discover the character of Amelia Island from aboard an old-fashioned trolley winding through historic Fernandina Beach. Michelle Valentine takes in colorful neighborhoods, distinctive architecture and local landmarks while learning about the people and stories that have shaped this centuries-old coastal community.
Anchor Trolley & Transport
1 N. Front Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(904) 517-2002
Amelia Island Museum of History
Housed inside the former Nassau County Jail, the Amelia Island Museum of History brings the island’s remarkable past to life. Michelle Valentine explores the historic jail and discovers stories spanning centuries of Native American heritage, maritime history and the many cultures and nations that have left their mark on Amelia Island.
Amelia Island Museum of History
233 S. 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(904) 261-7378
Down Under Restaurant
Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Down Under Restaurant serves fresh coastal flavors in a relaxed waterfront setting. Michelle Valentine samples shrimp and shrimp tacos while discovering Amelia Island’s deep connection to the shrimping industry and the maritime traditions that helped shape the community.
Down Under Restaurant
96106 Wades Place, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(904) 310-6211
Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures
Amelia Island’s beaches hold fascinating treasures from Florida’s prehistoric past. Michelle Valentine joins Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures to search for fossilized shark teeth, learning how to spot these ancient finds while discovering the natural history hidden along the island’s shoreline.
Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures
2671 1st Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
(352) 283-5676
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