Amelia Island, Florida is the perfect getaway,w ith romantic getaways for couples, a great nightlife for singles and activities for families. Nestled is the corner of Georgia and Florida, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach has a small island town atmosphere with big city life. Whether you are in town for a weekend or want to stay all week, you will find plenty to do and want to come back again and again.
Book a room. At certain times of the year, Amelia Island can become a busy place, so make your reservations as soon as you get the chance. Stay at a bed and breakfast, resort or condo, at Amelia Island Plantation or, for those of you on a budget, one of the few hotels on the island or at Fernandina Beach.
Relax. Enjoy a peaceful time on the miles of white sandy beaches or take a trip to a spa, including The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation or the spa at the Ritz Carlton.
Get active. Talk a walk on the beach, through the Downtown streets in Fernandina Beach or on one of the nature trails that will take you near lakes and forests. For golfers, Amelia Island Plantation offers a variety of courses. You can also fish, hike or bike and ride horses on the beach, among other water activities.
Eat out. The island is home to a variety of American, casual, ethnic and fine dining restaurants in downtown Fernandina Beach, on the waterway, in Amelia Island Plantation or at other locations around the island. Check out Brett’s Waterway Café, Marina Seafood Restaurant, Sliders Seaside Grill, Down Under and other local eateries and chain restaurants.
Learn something. On an island with as rich of a history as Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, you can take a tour by carriage or river boat or simply walk around the island to read historical markers.
Take a getaway. If you are in town for longer than a weekend, step outside of the island to visit nearby locations like Cumberland and Jekyll Islands or Jacksonville and St. Augustine, which you can get to by taking a ferry ride. Historic Savannah, Georgia is a couple of hours away.
