Now is the time to be safely distancing yourselves from others… but you can still immerse yourself in Amelia Island right from the comfort of your home. It won’t be long before you’ll feel the “real” sand between your toes again and we’ll be here waiting for you. In the meantime, if you're feeling a little cooped up while you #stayathome you can #stayinspired with a virtual trip to Amelia Island today!
AUGMENTED REALITY
Explore some of Amelia Island’s iconic landmarks through
Augmented Reality, right from your mobile device for a 3-D tour of our island like you’ve never seen. Visit civil war era Fort Clinch, watch sea turtles hatch on the beach, uncover treasures, say hello to a historic shrimping vessel, and more. Order your free Visitor Guide and
watch Amelia Island come to life!
VIRTUAL VISIT
Enjoy a day on Amelia with this immersive
360 degree video. Best viewed in a virtual reality headset, this video lets you experience Amelia Island's 13 miles of beach and exciting outdoor adventure in a more realistic manner. Get your toes wet here, then
take a look at the rest of our YouTube videos so you can start planning your
real visit in the near future. Also take a look at this article written by our friends at
StyleBlueprint.
SIDE NOTE: Speaking of virtual reality headsets, you can either
make your own or have one
delivered to your front door for hours of play.
LODGING
Addison on Amelia
Conveniently located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach and just steps away from shopping, dining, and the harbor front, the Addison on Amelia is a lovely Bed & Breakfast that will take you back in time to a simpler and relaxing place. Your home away from home.
DINING
Sliders Seaside
Oceanfront Tiki Bar and dining await you at Sliders Seaside. Centrally located right smack in the middle of the island, Sliders is mere steps from the beach serving fresh seafood, burgers, wraps, frozen drinks, and more. Ahhh. Can you smell the salt air?
COOKING CLASSES
Island Kitchen
Learn to cook restaurant-quality food right in your own home. Join former Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Chef Bill Thompson for our Island Kitchen online cooking classes. Follow along with Chef Bill's easy to understand, step by step instructions - perfect for cooking your own restaurant quality dinner at home! Download recipes at ameliacooking.com.
ADVENTURE
Florida Adventure Sports
See Amelia island from a bird's perspective. “Watch the waves breaking over the beaches from up in the sky, then soar over the land and watch the cars pass you by, the wind blowing the grass and take in all the beautiful colors down below you”. This is Florida Adventure Sports and power hang gliding. Watch it here and add it to your bucket list.
NIGHTLIFE
The Palace Saloon
Known as the “last bar to close on the eve of prohibition”, The Palace is the oldest operating bar in the state of Florida. Their signature rum-infused Pirates Punch will have you singing along with the ghost of Uncle Charlie that supposedly haunts the place. Take a look and see for yourself.
BEACH CAMS
From "real time" views of the beautiful beaches and grounds at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island to the lovely westerly views of the downtown Fernandina Harbor Marina, our island webcams will have you dreaming of lazy days by the sea.
RESORTCAM FROM THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND - View of the beach and grounds at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
DROPCAM FROM AMELIA RIVER CRUISES - View of downtown docks at the Fernandina Harbor Marina
WEATHERCAM ON TOP OF THE MARINA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - Aerial view of downtown docks and the Amelia River
We look forward to seeing you soon!