Beach vacations in Florida are all wonderful. However, many of the popular beaches can be crowded and “touristy.” If you are looking for different beach vacations, somewhere not crowded, somewhere not as touristy, somewhere relaxing, somewhere that is a real getaway, consider Amelia Island.
Amelia Island was named after Princess Amelia, British King George II's daughter. Originally inhabited by the Timucuan Indians, Amelia Island has been governed under the British, French, Spanish, Mexican, Confederate, and United States flags.
For stories about Amelia Island's history, visit The Museum of History on Amelia Island. This museum is a unique storytelling museum that offers exciting walking tours as a part of beach vacations.
Amelia Island is a short car drive of twenty-two miles from Jacksonville, in northern Florida near the Georgia border.
This small island is just under two miles wide with a long thirteen miles of gorgeous beaches on one side. Wetlands make up the other side of the island. Towering dunes and fluffy oat grass frame Amelia Island's pristine beaches.
This peaceful island and historic seaport has beautiful weather year round and offers numerous outdoor activities for beach vacations including:
Take your children on a search for unique seashells and fossilized sharks teeth during your beach vacations on the white sand beaches.
Spend time in the water, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing for active beach vacations.
Take a ride around Amelia Island on a bicycle during your beach vacations. Enjoy the tree canopies and the Sunken Forest.
Amelia Island is home to six incredible championship courses for golfers to enjoy while on beach vacations.
Take a nature walk on your beach vacations and enjoy the moss-covered trees in the salt marshes that house over two hundred and fifty breeds of birds.
Alligators, manatees, and sea turtles live in the waters off Amelia Island. Consider a boat tour to enjoy the wildlife.
Amelia Island is host to many festivals, including seafood festivals, cooking festivals, and music festivals.
Fine dining and luxurious lodging is available all the time on Amelia Island, including oceanfront homes, condominiums, and resorts.
Go for a horseback ride on Amelia Island's beautiful beaches.
Explore life on and off Amelia Island with day trips to the beautiful Victorian downtown where you will find antique shops, restaurants, art galleries, and more. See the historic fort and seaport town, Fernandina Beach, and take a day trip to Aury Island, the huge children's fishing spot and playground area on Amelia Island.
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