Comedy Near Amelia Island

Here is the honest answer first. Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee and St. Marys do not have a full time comedy room right now. Now and then a touring comic books a night at a Fernandina Beach brewery, but for most comedy nights, Nassau County folks head south. The good news is that both routes are pleasant ones.

The Fast Way

I-95 runs from Yulee straight into downtown Jacksonville, where the biggest shows play. The Florida Theatre, the Moran Theater and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena host the headliners, and the Downtown Jacksonville page has parking tips for each. From St. Marys, I-95 is a short drive inland, just over the state line.

The Scenic Way

A1A heads south off the island, over Nassau Sound and past Big Talbot and Little Talbot islands, then crosses the St. Johns River on the ferry to Mayport. From the landing it is a short drive to First Coast Comedy, which does improv every weekend, and Voo Swar, which hosts a weekly stand-up night. The ferry runs on a set schedule and has been out of service at times for repairs, so check its last crossing before you count on it for the ride home. More on that side of town is on the Beaches page.

To see what is playing anywhere in the region, start with this weekend or the full calendar.