Visit the Articles section of our web site which is dedicated to Fun Stuff - things to do off the beaten path
- activities that the concierge at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island wouldn't necessarily suggest -
places to go that you won't find on the activities list at the Plantation. Those of us who live here full time
are referred to as 'locals' - by the other locals, of course - so call it our 'Local Flavor Section' if you will.
Our Things To Do section has suggestions of places to visit while you're here, and
activities to keep you busy. One of the things Florida has plenty of is water - so if you like to fish,
the area offers plenty of options that are available year round. Visit our Fishing Directory
for detailed information on licenses, seasons, types of fish, etc. and read our article called
Take The Kids Fishing for information on local spots and techniques.
If you have a metal detector, bring it along. Treasure hunting on the beach will
provide you with hours of fun. We have 13 miles of beach, so there is plenty of real esate here for
using your metal detector to search for treasure. And where else is treasure easier to dig up than in the sand!
If you like seafood, don't forget to bring your appetite - the area has the distinction of being
known internationally as the "birthplace of the modern shrimping industry". In 2002, 14,091,852 pounds of shrimp
were caught by commercial fisherman in the state of Florida. Commercial fisherman also landed 38,296,020 pounds of
finfish in Florida. Throw in a few million pounds of clams, oysters, lobsters, etc. and Florida's waters
produced at total of 68,315,100 pounds of seafood in 2002. Might as well help us eat some while you're here!
When visiting our beach,
or any other beach area, please make your vacation a safe one.
Rip currents are caused by wind and weather conditions, and can endanger even the best swimmers.
Swim in an area that is life guard protected, and be aware of rip current warnings. Florida has
frequent lightning storms during the summer - please vacate the beach immediatly at the first sign
of lightning. And don't forget the sunblock - nobody likes bright red tourists!
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