Amelia Island, FL Hotels, Resorts, Real Estate, Vacation Rental, Golf Courses and Attractions
Amelia Island offers spectacular natural beauty and is an idea seaside vacation spot for romantic couples, outdoor-sports enthusiasts and discriminating travelers who favor the tranquil and serene getaway over the South beach-style scene. Amelia Island has over a dozen miles of pristine coastline along the warm waters of the blue Atlantic Ocean with numerous public beaches, picturesque oceanfront resorts and two state parks; one on the north end and one on the south end of the Island.
Fort Clinch State Park occupies the northern tip of Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island is located just 25 miles north of downtown Jacksonville and separated from Georgia by the Nassau Sound, one of the best fishing spots in all of Florida. Charter deep sea fishing for Kingfish, Grouper, Red Snapper as well as numerous other sport fish are enjoyed here by the novice angler as much as the seasoned veteran. Narrated sightseeing cruises along the Cumberland and Amelia rivers are a nice way to relax for a few hours and take in the Island from a different prospective.
Amelia Island is home to six championship golf courses. Three marinas provide easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean and majestic Cumberland Island plus deep in-shore waters make this an ideal spot for sailing. Both sailing instruction and charters are available on the Island. Visitors can escape into the warm saltwater marshes on a wildlife adventure in a canoe or kayak or take one of the guided nature tours.
Historic tours by horse drawn carriage.
Amelia Island is widely recognized for its special annual events, such as the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March which brings together private collections in one of the nation’s largest classic car shows; the Bausch & Lomb Amelia Island Tennis Championship in April, featuring top female players in a premier event on the World Tennis Associations Tour and the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp festival for three day in May celebrating Fernandina Beach’s legacy as a Shrimping center.