Resting just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island welcomes you to experience its rich, colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. With 13-miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike. In fact, Amelia was recently voted #6 among Top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler's 2008 Reader's Choice Awards, making it the highest ranked island destination in Florida for two consecutive years.
The island's upscale resorts, world-class spas, championship golf, and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns, historic sites, and entertaining local festivals and events. Amelia Island is also home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Florida's great outdoors is never greater than when enjoying kayaking and sunset sails, horseback riding on the beach, or hiking, biking and fishing on Amelia Island. For history buffs, the island's intriguing past is ever-present, whether visiting Florida's only spoken history museum, or roaming the walls of the 1,000-acre historic Fort Clinch.
Truly unique among Florida's many outstanding treasures, Amelia Island is an enchanting showcase of all that makes Florida great. Located merely 20 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport and 15 minutes from Interstate 95, the island offers a convenient location for travelers. To start planning your next trip to Amelia Island, simply request your free vacation guide today.
Upcoming Events
3rd on 3rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History
November 20th, 2009
Each month, the Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month. The presentations are on a variety of different ...Read More
"Music of a Kingly Nature" Island Chamber Singers Fall Concert
November 20th, 2009 to November 22nd, 2009
The Island Chamber Singers, under the direction of Jane Lindberg, present their fall concert "Music of a Kingly Nature" at the Amelia Chapel located at 36 ...Read More
Holiday Cookie Tour
November 21st, 2009
The Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association invites the public to enjoy the 2009 Holiday Cookie Tour. Sample a signature cookie from each of the six ...Read More
