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Island in the U.S. state of Florida
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Amelia Island is an island town at the northeast tip of Florida, just south of the Georgia border. It includes the city of Fernandina Beach.
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Fort Clinch
Beach access, camping, and historical Civil War fort.
Docents will tour the museum at 11AM and 2PM each day the museum is open.
The park consists of 200 acres (0.81 sq km) of beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime forests. Activities include fishing, hiking, sunning, watching wildlife, and horseback riding. 45-minute horseback tours along the shoreline are given four times daily. The park is open from 8AM till sundown year round.
The Surf Restaurant & Bar
A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Features a full bar and live entertainment. Serves lunch and dinner, with choices of excellent steak and seafood.
A magnificently restored 1905 Queen Anne Historic Mansion with 10 rooms, heated pool and spa, near fine dining, the beaches, and everything historic.
A historic home built in 1856.
Some rooms have balconies and ocean views. All guest room stays include free hot continental breakfast, free WiFi, free local phone calls and free parking. Hotel amenities include outdoor pool, beach access, interior corridors, fitness room, in-room microwave & mini-fridge, in-room coffee, and in-room hairdryer.
Suite lodging within walking distance to the beach and ocean front restaurants.
Historic house sitting on an 8,000-square-foot property and close to many of the area’s attractions. Complimentary gourmet breakfast each morning.
Delicious fudge and ice cream for low prices.
FL-A1A's northern terminus is in Amelia Island, and therefore this road can be used to access Amelia Island from the south. There is also a connection by road on the western side.
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Jacksonville · International · JAX
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