Yulee, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Yulee is a town in the First Coast region of Florida near the Georgia border.

1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Yulee

Florida Welcome Center

Goffinsville Nassau River Park & Boat Ramp

Boat ramp and fishing pier on Nassau River.

The Golf Club at North Hampton

Golf course and event venue with dining options. The course was designed by Arnold Palmer.

Melton Nelson Boat Ramp

Boat ramp and public park.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby Jacksonville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
JAX Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
BQK Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, Brunswick — 44 mi away. Directions

Yulee is the meeting point of three highways: I-95 travels north-south to the west of the town, US-17 passes north-south through the town, and FL-A1A passes west-east through the town toward Amelia Island.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Florida Welcome Center, Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
Lunch San Jose Mexican Grill
Afternoon The Golf Club at North Hampton, Goffinsville Nassau River Park & Boat Ramp

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Understand

Yulee is north of Jacksonville and west of Amelia Island providing a gateway between the two cities. It sits in the center of Florida's northernmost county on the Atlantic Coast, Nassau County, on the Georgia border.

The town of Yulee shares some overlap with Fernandina Beach, a town which is centered on Amelia Island. However, Yulee and the mainland part of Fernandina Beach are separated from Amelia Island by the Intracoastal Waterway.