Amelia Island Lighthouse

First, I must say I knocked 2 stars because of #1 NOT being opened during the hours they advertise (info. on the Internet says the grounds are only opened on Saturdays 11am to 2pm. This is a lie!) and #2 lack of information (no one at the Parks and Recreation Dept. even answers the phone). We drove all the way from St. Petersburg, FL to see this lighthouse and (in part...I guess because we saw it!) it was a waste of money & time. Nobody was there. All you can do is take pictures from the outside. It's sad that there are a lot of people still interested in visiting these iconic structures but there's no support for this type of tourism. There should be an album where you can get stamped for every lighthouse visited.

Was unfortunately rather anti-climactic. Very small park area and it was closed even though it was a posted time they were supposed to be open. So we didn’t get to see anything more than walk around outside, which took all of 1 minute. Also, parking is quite bad, maybe space for 2-3 cars and it’s a narrow area, so you might have to maneuver to get out.

Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island historic lighthouse can be easily accessed by driving through a nearby residential neighborhood. Although there isn't much to do at the lighthouse itself, it offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Florida and the picturesque Fernandina Beach area. Unfortunately, the lighthouse itself is not typically open to the public, but tours can be arranged upon request. Additionally, restroom facilities are not available to visitors, and the lighthouse grounds are only accessible on Saturdays. Despite these limitations, I recommend checking out this historic landmark if you happen to be in the area on a Saturday when it is open. It is an important piece of history that is well worth experiencing.

This lighthouse is never open. Well except for 2 hours on a Saturday. You can pull up to the gate and get a picture of it. The grounds aren't kept up, but I guess if you can't go in, there is no need. The lighthouse is off of Lighthouse circle which is smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood. You can see the tip of it from a pull off in Fort Clinch entrance. But because of the treeline, you only see the top part...and it is lit. So that's pretty cool.

A beautiful lighthouse and a marvel to witness. The Amelia Island Lighthouse is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, built in 1838. A lot of people in the reviews are upset that it's only open on Saturdays, but that seems unfair, since it's clearly stated on Google. I went on a Wednesday, and got these photos. You can walk up to the gate and see the lighthouse through the trees. Even when the lighthouse is open, you cannot climb it, so this is probably a lighthouse best for lighthouse lovers. It's inside a neighborhood, but the neighbors are lovely, a gentleman even told me the best place to stand to take pictures. At the base of the neighborhood is a park. I parked here and walked to the lighthouse (a 5min walk). After walking back to my car, I decided I wanted to see the lighthouse in action, so I decided to walk on the sidewalk past the park, to the water. I walked along the road until I saw the lighthouse over the top of the trees. It doesn't look like that good of a view in the photo attached, but you actually have a much clearer view in person. I had come late in the day, so it was proper dusk. I left the sidewalk and onto a little reedy plateau by the water. I simply stood there in the reeds for a long while, getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, but just watching the light revolve. It was so beautiful and I felt so lucky in that moment to live in this beautiful state, where I can stand in the darkness and watch something 180 years old shine.

First, I must say I knocked 2 stars because of #1 NOT being opened during the hours they advertise (info. on the Internet says the grounds are only opened on Saturdays 11am to 2pm. This is a lie!) and #2 lack of information (no one at the Parks and Recreation Dept. even answers the phone). We drove all the way from St. Petersburg, FL to see this lighthouse and (in part...I guess because we saw it!) it was a waste of money & time. Nobody was there. All you can do is take pictures from the outside. It's sad that there are a lot of people still interested in visiting these iconic structures but there's no support for this type of tourism. There should be an album where you can get stamped for every lighthouse visited.

Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island historic lighthouse can be easily accessed by driving through a nearby residential neighborhood. Although there isn't much to do at the lighthouse itself, it offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Florida and the picturesque Fernandina Beach area. Unfortunately, the lighthouse itself is not typically open to the public, but tours can be arranged upon request. Additionally, restroom facilities are not available to visitors, and the lighthouse grounds are only accessible on Saturdays. Despite these limitations, I recommend checking out this historic landmark if you happen to be in the area on a Saturday when it is open. It is an important piece of history that is well worth experiencing.