The park is situated at the southern tip of Amelia Island about eight miles south of Fernandina Beach or seven miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park.

To reach Amelia Island State Park with a GPS unit, either locate the attraction's name in the POI database or set it for the intersection of Hwy A1A (Buccaneer Trail) and Sanctuary Ln (Residence Ct.).

Visitors are welcome at the park from 8 AM to sundown every day of the year. The admission fee is $2 per person payable at the unmanned honor box located just before the ranger station at the park's entrance. I'd recommend bringing exact change.

Some of the common fish species that can be caught or seen around the Talbot Islands include the Atlantic Spadefish, Bluefish, Fantail Mullet, Black Drum, Gafftopsail Catfish, Hardhead Catfish, Tarpon, Spotted Sea Trout, Southern Stingray, Red Drum, Striped Black Mullet, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Ladyfish, Gulf Flounder, Florida Pompano, Redfish, Jacks, Bonnet Head Shark, Black Tip Shark, and Atlantic Whiting.

A few of the bird species that can be seen on Amelia Island are Black Skimmers, terns, bald eagles, piping plovers, and white pelicans. You may also be able to spot a Right baleen whale or two during the winter months.