Amelia Island is always evolving, offering new dining, shopping, and recreational experiences for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re a foodie, a shopper, or an adventure seeker, there’s something fresh […]
Amelia Island has plenty of stories to tell. Take a break from outdoor fun and take in these unique museums, featuring everything from an African-American environmentalist to plundering pirates!
She was born in a German palace. Amelia Sophia Eleanor was born on June 10th 1711 in Hanover, Germany. At the age of three, she sailed to England when her […]
10 Facts About African American History In Nassau County
September 28, 2022
The following is an excerpt from the new African American Heritage Brochure:The first African likely set foot on Amelia Island in 1526. A would-be conquistador named Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon secured a […]
Historic downtown Fernandina Beach has always been the “hub” of Amelia Island. It was and is the town “center” that everything else fanned/fans out from. But what about the main […]
All Hallows Eve will soon be here and on an island that’s been under the dominion of eight different flags and whose history includes pirates, bootleggers and other ne’er-do-wells, you […]
Attention birders: We have many great spots for birdwatching on Amelia Island but these are our top 7 picks for getting out in the wild with our feathered friends.
From jetski rentals and crusin’ tikis to gluten-free desserts and art studios, the tradition of island hospitality just keeps getting better with these most recent, re-opened and soon-to-come additions to […]
Namaste – 5 Perfect Places For Yoga On Amelia Island
July 20, 2022
Amelia Island offers some unexpected, highly inspired backdrops for yogis from absolute beginners to power practitioners. Here are six perfect places. On Board Leave your mat on the shore and […]
With 13 miles of pristine coastline, abundant nature, and a storied past full of pirates and gilded-age millionaires, it’s no wonder authors and writers move here for inspiration. Some are […]
It’s been said that kindness attracts kindness, and we couldn’t agree more. We are so grateful for all our Amelia Island visitors … those traveling here for the first time and […]
Historic downtown Fernandina Beach, where the past and present collide into a magical and idyllic setting. Imagine downtown over a hundred years ago as a bustling sea port village. It’s not […]
