Fort George Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with palm trees, a body of water, and a cloudy sky.
A sunset over a calm river with a silhouette of trees and a distant landmass.
A white colonial-style house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A rustic interior with wooden barrels, a woven basket, and a checkered cloth on a wooden table.
A white building with a dark roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.

Stay near popular Fort George Island attractions

Kingsley Plantation

10.0/10 (1 review)
Visit one of the oldest plantation houses in Florida and explore the extensive grounds to learn about its chilling history relating to the slave trade.
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Activities

St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

AU$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville

The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
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CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach

AU$190
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville

Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville

AU$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville
Brave the unknown and embark on a ghostly escapade that will leave you spellbound.

Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$56
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
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Our pick of the best Fort George Island Hotel Deals

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is AU$202 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$202
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,575 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$302 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$302
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

2.5 out of 5
2300 Phillips Hwy Jacksonville FL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$59 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$59
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions EverBank Stadium and VyStar Veterans Memorial ...
Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows

3.5 out of 5
9300 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$199 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$199
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,525 reviews)
"We stay here all the time. I just wish they would power wash the balconies because they are filthy, I can’t let my dog set on the balcony with me because of that. Elevators were down half the stay and they did have leaks coming from the rain. They do have a decent amount of gym equipment as ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
The price is AU$400 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$400
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Villas of Amelia Island
Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1997 S Fletcher Ave Fernandina Beach FL
The price is AU$192 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$192
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Amelia Hotel at the Beach
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Our guide on where to stay in Fort George Island

Find the best Fort George Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a prominent Wells Fargo building, and a blue bridge over a river.
Photo by Ryan Ketterman
Open Photo by Ryan Ketterman

Downtown Jacksonville

Florida Theatre and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a prominent clock tower, waterfront, and historic buildings.

Amelia City

While visiting Amelia City, you might make a stop by sights like American Beach and Fernandina Beach.

A sunset over a beach with waves and a pier.

Oceanfront

While visiting Oceanfront, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanfront Park and Northeast Florida Beaches.

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a bridge reflecting on the water.

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, a grassy dune, and a row of buildings in the distance.

American Beach

If you're spending some time in American Beach, American Beach and Spanish Quarter Village are top sights worth seeing.

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