AMELIA ISLAND

Amelia Island is located 30 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida and just south of the Florida-Georgia border. Because of it's North Florida location, Amelia Island avoids much of the oppressive heat and humidity that plagues other areas of Florida much of the year. Since it is also tucked away in the eastern-most spot on the Southeast Coast, it has also avoided the hurricanes that impact other areas of Florida. In fact, Amelia Island has never experienced a major hurricane and only one at all in the last 100 years (Hurricane Dora, 1964).

Despite the fact that Amelia Island has been discovered in recent years, it remains a well kept secret and is largely unspoiled. It's natural attributes include miles of white sand beaches, pristine Atlantic Ocean waters, soaring sand dunes, glorious salt water marshes and stately moss covered oaks. This unique natural environment is home to a variety of flora and fauna including blue herons, ospreys, loggerhead turtles, dolphins and even the occasional whale, bald eagle or bobcat. This provides the perfect setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who covet fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, boating or simply sunning on the beach.

It's little wonder that Amelia Island was ranked as one of America's Top North American Islands by Conde' Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards in 1997, ahead of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Sanibel, Florida and Captiva, Florida.

Amelia Island is also rich in history and stark in it's contrasts since it's discovery, more than 400 years ago. Eight different flags have flown over Amelia Island - the only place in the country with that distinction.

FEATURED LINKS

Chamber of Commerce
Ritz-Carlton
American Beach
Amelia Island Inns
Tourist Development

The town of Fernandina Beach takes up the north end of the island and is home to most of the historical sites including many Victoria Era homes, churches and bed & breakfast inns, some of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The downtown historic district is a virtual mecca of quaint shops, historical attractions and eclectic eateries and taverns including the Palace Saloon, Florida's oldest bar.

The southern end of the island is one of the most beautiful areas in all of Florida and is home to two world class resorts and planned lifestyle communities - Amelia Island Plantation and Ritz Carlton - Summer Beach.

Plantation Sunrise

Amelia Island Plantation occupies 1,350 acres of pristinely preserved area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and marsh/intracoastal waterway to the west. The developer of Amelia Island Plantation has done a remarkable job of developing and operating a world-class resort in a setting that preserves and protects a unique blend of ocean front splendor, tidal marshes and a rich, natural environment.

The centerpiece of life for many residents of Amelia Island Plantation is the prestigious member only Amelia Island Club. Golfing on Amelia Island

Membership in the Amelia Island Club carries with it the full experience of private club membership combined with access to all the amenities of a world-class resort. Among these are four championship golf courses, a world renowned tennis complex, private ocean club and a myriad of dining, recreational and private club functions.

Real estate choices abound on Amelia Island Plantation and many are perfect for full or part time residents, vacation home buyers and investors. Choices range from wooded villas to golf course and marsh-front homes and oceanfront villas and estates. Most afford spectacular settings and all enable membership in the Amelia Island Club. There is something for everyone at Amelia Island Plantation.