by The Editors | March 15, 2016
Bird’s Eye View: Fernandina Beach
Stroll Centre Street from The Hoyt House to the harbor, to explore our favorite shops, eateries and places to meander in Florida’s northernmost city.
Hoyt House. A three-course breakfast and early 20th century style furnishings set this inn apart.- Tasty’s Fresh Burgers and Fries. Grass-fed beef, hand-cut fries and homemade toppings including “brown sugar butta” elevate this fast-food joint.
- Eight Flags Antique Market. More chic than shabby, top interior designers shop this market’s 10,000 square feet of stalls stocked by 30 antiques dealers.
- The Green Turtle Tavern. A wraparound porch and live music create a come-as-you-are vibe at this dog-friendly watering hole.
- Fantastic Fudge. Follow the scent of fresh-made chocolate to taste marble-slab fudge made from a recipe that dates back to 1887.
- The Book Loft. An extensive selection of new and used books, with more than 1,500 rare first-edition copies and the largest collection of pirate literature in the U.S.
- Wadsworth’s. A preppy outfitter carrying Vineyard Vines, Gretchen Scott and Over Under Clothing.
- Le Clos. Sip a glass of Côtes du Rhône in this 110-year-old cottage with French flare. Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef Katherine Ewing dazzles with Provençal seafood dishes.
- Fernandina Harbor Marina. Wander the docks, all 1,000 linear feet of them, or tie up in a slip at this bustling marina.
- The Palace Saloon. The pirate marks Florida’s oldest continuously operated bar. If only the mosaic floors and tin ceiling could talk!
- Colie’s. This tiny women’s boutique carries indpendent labels and locally made stationery and gifts.
- Lemongrass. This beach boutique carries a cool mix of local and national lifestyle accessories.
- Amelia Island Coffee. The perfect spot for a pick-me-up.
- Timoti’s Seafood Shak. Wild-caught seafood served grilled, blackened, fried or raw. Ahi tuna poke bowls and shrimp baskets are fan favorites. Kids love the pirate ship too.
- Historic Fernandina Post Office. Built in 1912, this Italian Revival building is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of most endangered historic places.
