Residential Marina Community – 75 Slips – Swimming Pool – Bar & Event Venue – Julington Creek
St. Johns River – Fruit Cove – Family-Friendly Waterfront – Spectacular Sunsets
Amity Marina and Yacht Club (also known as Amity Anchorage, Amity Estates & Marina, and Amity Bar and Marina) is Jacksonville’s family-friendly residential marina community located at 1106 Friendship Drive in Jacksonville (Fruit Cove area), FL 32259 (Coordinates: N 30° 05.671′ / W 081° 38.260′ | GPS by boat: 30.0970, -81.6298), featuring 75 total slips with 5 transient accommodations for vessels up to 42 feet, positioned on the St. Johns River at Julington Creek (widest point of St. Johns River, 3 miles south of Julington Creek Bridge), phone (904) 880-0000, alternate (904) 287-0931, website amitybarandmarina.com, operating hours Noon to 9:00 PM, managed by Michaelson Group (owners Keith and Alex), offering unique combination of residential marina lifestyle and public bar/event venue, slip rates $8.00 per foot + $20.00 electric monthly (no liveaboards), maximum draft 5 feet, fixed docks with water and electrical connections at every slip, swimming pool (membership included with slip lease, daily passes available to public), full-service bar and restaurant with beer, wine, and snacks, regular food trucks and kitchen trucks on weekends, entertainment options including pool tables, foosball, darts, horseshoes, and karaoke, boat lifts available at reasonable prices (brand-new lifts), event venue for private parties and gatherings with beautiful St. Johns River backdrop, recent renovations following hurricane damage showing commitment to improvement, spectacular sunset views from riverside deck and waterfront, “old Florida charm” relaxed atmosphere in clubhouse, family-friendly environment with kids welcome, accessible by land or water (note: bumpy dirt road access by land), “minutes from downtown Jacksonville,” convenient free public access to docks and grounds (pool membership only), and consistently positive guest reviews praising friendly owners, welcoming atmosphere, reasonable prices, beautiful views, and “great local spot to hang out and watch sunset”
This unique residential marina community—”one of North Florida’s best kept secrets” nestled at the widest point of the St. Johns River—combines family-friendly marina lifestyle with public entertainment venue, making it ideal for boaters seeking Julington Creek/Fruit Cove St. Johns River location, affordable residential slip rates ($8/ft + $20 electric), 75 slips to 42 feet with brand-new lifts available, swimming pool membership included with slip lease, spectacular sunset views from riverside deck, bar and restaurant with weekend food trucks, entertainment (pool, foosball, darts, horseshoes, karaoke), private event venue capabilities, family-friendly welcoming atmosphere, “super friendly” owners Keith and Alex, old Florida charm with modern renovations, and the exceptional combination of residential marina community backed by vibrant public bar/yacht club with entertainment and social activities.
Marina Overview & Location
St. Johns River & Julington Creek – Fruit Cove Area
Amity Marina and Yacht Club
(Amity Anchorage / Amity Estates & Marina / Amity Bar and Marina)
1106 Friendship Drive
Jacksonville (Fruit Cove), FL 32259, United States
Coordinates: N 30° 05.671′ / W 081° 38.260′
GPS by boat: 30.0970, -81.6298
Contact:
- Phone: (904) 880-0000
- Alternate: (904) 287-0931
- Website: amitybarandmarina.com
- Hours: Noon to 9:00 PM
- Facebook: Search “Amity Estates & Marina” or “Amity Marina and Yacht Club”
Management:
- Management Company: Michaelson Group
- Owners: Keith (904-238-1592) and Alex (904-342-2915)
Location:
- Body of Water: St. Johns River, Julington Creek
- Positioning: Widest point of St. Johns River, 3 miles south of Julington Creek Bridge
- Area: Fruit Cove neighborhood, Jacksonville
- Downtown Jacksonville: Minutes away
- Access: By land (bumpy dirt road) or water
- Type: Residential marina community with public bar/event venue
Amity Marina and Yacht Club (Amity Anchorage) – Jacksonville
Table of Contents
75 Slips – Up to 42 Feet – 5 Transient
Fixed Docks – Brand-New Boat Lifts Available
Slip Specifications:
“Total Slips: 75 | Transient Slips: 5 | Dock Type: Fixed”
“Boat Slips available on the beautiful St. Johns River 3 miles south of the Julington Creek Bridge. Max. length 42 feet, Max Draft 5 feet.”
Capacity:
- Total slips: 75
- Transient slips: 5
- Maximum length: 42 feet
- Maximum draft: 5 feet
- Dock type: Fixed docks
- Every slip includes: Water and electrical connections
- Boat lifts: Brand-new lifts available at reasonable prices
Residential Slip Rates – $8.00 Per Foot
Pool Membership Included
Slip Lease Rates:
“$8.00 per foot + $20.00 electric. No liveaboards. Slip Lease includes Pool membership.”
Pricing:
- Monthly rate: $8.00 per foot
- Electric: +$20.00 per month
- Liveaboards: Not allowed
- Pool membership: Included with slip lease
- Lifts and slips: Available and reasonably priced
Example: 40-foot boat = $320/month + $20 electric = $340/month total (includes pool membership)
Payment Methods: VISA / MasterCard
Swimming Pool – Membership & Daily Passes
Family-Friendly Pool Facilities
Pool Access:
“Great place on the water most weekends they have food trucks. theres a pool for the summer months…”
“The swimming pool is membership only, but the grounds and the beer and wine bar and the snack bar are open to the public.”
“St. Johns River has a nice swimming pool and beyond the pool there is a barbeque area before the pier out on the water.”
Features:
- Swimming pool – Refreshing pool facilities
- Membership included – With slip lease
- Daily passes available – For public (pay for daily pass)
- Summer months – Seasonal use
- BBQ area – Beyond the pool, before pier
- Family welcome – Kids encouraged
Bar, Restaurant & Food Trucks
Weekend Entertainment & Dining
Bar & Restaurant:
“Full-service bar and restaurant with beer, wine, and snacks”
“Hours: Noon to 9pm”
Features:
- Beer and wine bar – Open to public
- Snack bar – Food available
- Food trucks – Most weekends
- Kitchen trucks – Serving delicious fare
- Drink prices – “Incredible” pricing praised by guests
- Noon to 9 PM – Operating hours
Guest Reviews:
“The drink prices are incredible, the ambiance inside is really fun but outside is even better!”
“Love sipping a cold one and watching the sunset on the St Johns”
Entertainment & Activities
Games, Karaoke & Waterfront Fun
Entertainment Options:
“Entertainment options including pool tables, foosball, darts, and karaoke”
“Games like horseshoes, pool, foosball, and darts”
Activities:
- Pool tables – Indoor/outdoor games
- Foosball – Table games
- Darts – Dart boards
- Horseshoes – Outdoor game
- Karaoke – Singing entertainment
- Sunset watching – Spectacular views
- Free dock access – Walk around and enjoy view
Event Venue – Private Parties
Beautiful St. Johns River Backdrop
Event Hosting:
“Amity Marina and Yacht Club. Great drink..pool”
“They also are available for parties and events. What a great backdrop for an event.”
“Great place to host a private event but warn the guests it will be worth the good long drive down a bumpy dirt road to get here.”
Venue Features:
- Private events – Party hosting available
- Beautiful backdrop – St. Johns River setting
- Riverside deck – Waterfront event space
- Clubhouse – Indoor facilities
- Pool access – For events
- Parking – Land access available
Spectacular Sunset Views – Old Florida Charm
Widest Point of St. Johns River
Scenic Location:
“Situated on the widest point of the St. Johns River, spectacular views and amazing sunsets await all. The relaxed atmosphere of the clubhouse reflects old Florida charm. From our riverside deck to the refreshing pool, there is something for everyone.”
“The picturesque views, particularly during sunset, provide an idyllic backdrop for relaxation”
“Johns River from Amity Marina was simply breathtaking, and your hospitality and kindness made it even more unforgettable.”
Features:
- Widest point of St. Johns River – Panoramic views
- Spectacular sunsets – Famous for sunset watching
- Old Florida charm – Relaxed traditional atmosphere
- Riverside deck – Waterfront viewing
- “Breathtaking” views – Guest-praised scenery
- “Perfect spot for cocktail afternoons” – Idyllic setting
Family-Friendly Welcoming Atmosphere
Super Friendly Owners – Community Spirit
Atmosphere & Service:
“Amity Marina prides itself on its family friendly environment and exceptional customer service.”
“Owners are super friendly and location is perfect”
“The couple who runs it, Keith & Alex, are so dang sweet too!”
“They make you feel like family! I wish I found this place sooner.”
Guest Praise:
- Family-friendly environment – Kids welcome
- Super friendly owners – Keith and Alex praised
- “Make you feel like family” – Welcoming atmosphere
- Exceptional customer service – Dedicated staff
- Community spirit – “Small-town retreat with modern amenities”
- “Great local spot” – Neighborhood favorite
Recent Renovations & Improvements
Hurricane Recovery Investment
Facility Updates:
“The commitment to improvement is evident, as recent renovations have revitalized the space following hurricane damage, showcasing a dedication to creating an enjoyable environment.”
“Cant wait to watch this business grow!”
Features:
- Recent renovations – Post-hurricane improvements
- Revitalized space – Modern updates
- Brand-new lifts – New boat lift installations
- Well-maintained docks – Professional upkeep
- Ongoing improvements – Continued investment
Access & Considerations
Land or Water Access
Access Information:
“The marina is accessible by land or water, with transient slips available for the weekend or vacation boater.”
By Land:
- Road access: Available but “bumpy dirt road”
- Worth the drive: “Good long drive down a bumpy dirt road”
- Minutes from downtown – Convenient to Jacksonville
By Water:
- GPS coordinates: 30.0970, -81.6298
- St. Johns River – Direct water access
- 3 miles south of Julington Creek Bridge
- Transient slips: 5 available for weekend/vacation boaters
Depth Consideration:
“Some reviews caution about shallow docks, which may pose challenges for certain boats, particularly during low tides”
Guest Reviews & Ratings
“Hidden Gem” – “Great Little Spot”
Positive Guest Feedback:
Atmosphere:
“Beautiful place and a hidden gem. Great spot to enjoy a nice outdoor space and beautiful sunset.”
“Great little spot. Love visiting every chance I get. Owners are super friendly and location is perfect.”
Facilities:
“Great place on the water most weekends they have food trucks. theres a pool for the summer months and games like horseshoes, pool, foosball, and darts. Keeping our boat here in one of their brand-new lifts. Lifts and slips are available and reasonably priced”
Service:
“I can’t say enough great things about Amity, they make you feel like family!”
Value:
“The drink prices are incredible, the ambiance inside is really fun but outside is even better! Great family owned watering hole that is welcoming for the entire family.”
Views:
“Great place, definitely a local spot to hang out and watch the sunset or play some pool.”
Considerations:
- Bumpy dirt road access by land
- Shallow docks during low tide (5 ft max draft)
- Pool membership only (but public can buy daily passes)
- No liveaboards allowed
- Ongoing construction (temporary inconveniences during improvements)
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Common Services Available
- Marina operations – Professional coordination by Michaelson Group
- Boat maintenance – Professional service and repairs
- Boat lifts – Brand-new lifts available at reasonable prices
- Engine specialists – All makes and models
- Detailing – Professional cleaning and polishing
- Mechanical systems – Diagnosis and repair
- Electrical service – Water and electrical at every slip
- Event coordination – Private party venue booking
- Pool membership – Included with slip lease
Marina Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Names | Amity Marina and Yacht Club; Amity Anchorage; Amity Estates & Marina; Amity Bar and Marina |
| Location | 1106 Friendship Dr, Jacksonville (Fruit Cove), FL 32259; N 30° 05.671′ / W 081° 38.260′ |
| GPS Boat | 30.0970, -81.6298; Widest point St. Johns River; 3 mi south Julington Creek Bridge |
| Slips | 75 total (5 transient); Up to 42 ft; Max draft 5 ft; Fixed docks; Water/electric every slip |
| Boat Lifts | Brand-new lifts available; Reasonably priced; Well-maintained |
| Rates | $8/ft/month + $20 electric; No liveaboards; Pool membership included; Example: 40 ft = $340/month |
| Management | Michaelson Group; Owners Keith (904-238-1592) & Alex (904-342-2915); “Super friendly” |
| Pool | Swimming pool; Membership included with slip; Daily passes available to public; BBQ area; Kids welcome |
| Bar/Food | Beer/wine bar; Snack bar; Food trucks most weekends; Kitchen trucks; Noon-9 PM; “Incredible prices” |
| Entertainment | Pool tables, foosball, darts, horseshoes, karaoke; Weekend activities; Games available |
| Events | Private party venue; Beautiful St. Johns River backdrop; Riverside deck; Clubhouse facilities |
| Views | Spectacular sunsets; “Breathtaking” panoramic views; Widest point St. Johns River; Riverside deck |
| Atmosphere | Old Florida charm; Family-friendly; “Make you feel like family”; Community spirit; Kids welcome |
| Renovations | Recent post-hurricane improvements; Brand-new lifts; Revitalized space; Ongoing growth |
| Access | By land (bumpy dirt road) or water; Minutes from downtown Jacksonville; Free public dock access |
| Hours | Noon to 9:00 PM; (904) 880-0000; (904) 287-0931; amitybarandmarina.com |
| Public | Grounds & bar/restaurant open to public; Pool membership only (daily passes available) |
| Payment | VISA, MasterCard; Call for current rates (always subject to change) |
Why Choose Amity Marina and Yacht Club?
“One of North Florida’s Best Kept Secrets” – Spectacular Sunsets
- 75 Slips Up to 42 Feet: 5 transient; Max 5 ft draft; Fixed docks; Water/electric every slip
- Affordable Residential Rates: $8/ft/month + $20 electric; Pool membership included; No liveaboards
- Brand-New Boat Lifts: Available and reasonably priced; Well-maintained facilities
- Swimming Pool: Membership included with slip; Daily passes for public; Summer months; BBQ area; Kids welcome
- Bar & Restaurant: Beer, wine, snacks; Noon-9 PM; Weekend food trucks; “Incredible drink prices”
- Entertainment: Pool tables, foosball, darts, horseshoes, karaoke; Great local hangout spot
- Event Venue: Private parties; Beautiful St. Johns River backdrop; Riverside deck; Clubhouse
- Spectacular Sunsets: Widest point St. Johns River; “Breathtaking” panoramic views; Perfect cocktail afternoons
- Old Florida Charm: Relaxed clubhouse atmosphere; Riverside deck; Traditional waterfront feel
- Family-Friendly: Kids welcome; Exceptional customer service; “Make you feel like family”
- Super Friendly Owners: Keith & Alex “so dang sweet”; Welcoming community spirit
- Recent Renovations: Post-hurricane improvements; Revitalized space; Brand-new lifts; Ongoing growth
- Julington Creek Location: 3 mi south Julington Creek Bridge; Minutes from downtown Jacksonville
- Free Public Access: Grounds and docks open to public; Walk around; Enjoy views (pool membership only)
- “Hidden Gem”: “One of North Florida’s best kept secrets”; Great local spot; Beautiful place
Frequently Asked Questions
How many slips does Amity Marina have?
75 total slips with 5 transient accommodations, accommodating vessels up to 42 feet with maximum 5-foot draft on fixed docks with water and electrical connections at every slip.
What are the slip rates?
$8.00 per foot per month plus $20.00 electric, with pool membership included in slip lease. No liveaboards allowed. Example: 40-foot boat = $340/month total including pool membership.
Are boat lifts available?
Yes, brand-new boat lifts are available at reasonable prices. Guest review: “Keeping our boat here in one of their brand-new lifts. Lifts and slips are available and reasonably priced”.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, swimming pool with membership included in slip lease. Daily passes available to public for fee. Pool area includes BBQ area. Kids welcome. “The swimming pool is membership only, but the grounds and the beer and wine bar and the snack bar are open to the public”.
What are the operating hours?
Noon to 9:00 PM for bar and restaurant. Pool available during summer months. Weekend food trucks most weekends.
Who manages the marina?
Michaelson Group with owners Keith (904-238-1592) and Alex (904-342-2915). Guest reviews: “Owners are super friendly and location is perfect” and “Keith & Alex, are so dang sweet too!”
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, “family friendly environment” with kids welcome. “Great family owned watering hole that is welcoming for the entire family”.
What entertainment is available?
Pool tables, foosball, darts, horseshoes, and karaoke, plus weekend food trucks and kitchen trucks. Bar serves beer, wine, and snacks with “incredible drink prices”.
Can I host a private event?
Yes, private parties and events available with beautiful St. Johns River backdrop, riverside deck, and clubhouse facilities.
What is the location like?
Positioned at the widest point of the St. Johns River (3 miles south of Julington Creek Bridge) offering spectacular sunset views and “breathtaking” panoramic scenery. “Old Florida charm” with relaxed atmosphere. Minutes from downtown Jacksonville.
How do I access the marina?
By land or water. Land access via bumpy dirt road (guests say “worth the good long drive”). Water access GPS: 30.0970, -81.6298. Grounds and docks free and open to public (pool membership only).
Contact Information
Amity Marina and Yacht Club
(Amity Anchorage / Amity Estates & Marina / Amity Bar and Marina)
1106 Friendship Drive
Jacksonville (Fruit Cove), FL 32259, United States
Coordinates: N 30° 05.671′ / W 081° 38.260′
GPS by boat: 30.0970, -81.6298
Phone: (904) 880-0000
Alternate: (904) 287-0931
Website: amitybarandmarina.com
Facebook: Search “Amity Estates & Marina” or “Amity Marina and Yacht Club”
Hours: Noon to 9:00 PM
Management: Michaelson Group
Owners: Keith (904-238-1592) and Alex (904-342-2915)
Type: Residential marina community with public bar/event venue
Location: St. Johns River, Julington Creek; Widest point St. Johns River; 3 mi south Julington Creek Bridge
Slips: 75 total (5 transient); Up to 42 ft; Max draft 5 ft; Fixed docks; Water/electric every slip
Lifts: Brand-new boat lifts available; Reasonably priced
Rates: $8/ft/month + $20 electric; No liveaboards; Pool membership included
Payment: VISA, MasterCard; Call ahead for current rates
Pool: Membership included with slip; Daily passes for public; Summer months; BBQ area; Kids welcome
Bar/Restaurant: Beer, wine, snacks; Noon-9 PM; Weekend food trucks
Entertainment: Pool tables, foosball, darts, horseshoes, karaoke
Events: Private parties; Beautiful St. Johns backdrop; Riverside deck; Clubhouse
Atmosphere: Old Florida charm; Family-friendly; Spectacular sunsets; “Make you feel like family”
Access: By land (bumpy dirt road) or water; Minutes downtown Jacksonville; Free public dock access
Reviews: “Hidden gem”; “Super friendly owners”; “Incredible drink prices”; “Breathtaking views”
Emergency: 911 or Coast Guard Channel 16
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Amity Marina and Yacht Club (Amity Anchorage) – 75 Slips Up to 42 Feet – $8/Ft + $20 Electric – Pool Membership Included – Brand-New Boat Lifts – Bar & Restaurant – Weekend Food Trucks – Entertainment & Karaoke – Event Venue – Spectacular Sunsets – Widest Point St. Johns River – Family-Friendly – “One of North Florida’s Best Kept Secrets”
