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Nature & Outdoors

Home to a rare maritime forest ecosystem and unique array of flora and fauna, Amelia Island offers an escape to the wonders of nature and the sea.
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Sports & Recreation

Embrace your leisure passion by doing something you love on a beautiful island!
Get Going!
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Golf

Hone your skills or stretch your limits on Amelia Island - a golfer's paradise for players of every skill level.
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Grab Your Sunscreen and Hit the Beach!

Famed for her Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by sand dunes and sea oats, Amelia Island has 13 miles of beaches!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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Outdoor Activities

Escape the everyday with experiences you won’t forget - on land and on the water.
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Nature Lover's Getaway Itinerary

Amelia Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, charming historic downtown, and world-class golf. But above all, visitors treasure the enchanted atmosphere of natural beauty on Amelia Island.
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Nature Lover's Getaway Itinerary - Part 2

There's so much to see and do for those who get inspired by Amelia Island Island's natural beauty and abundant wildlife.  
MORE TO INSPIRE YOU!

Family Playcation Itinerary

With Amelia Island’s beautiful nature and friendly, laid-back atmosphere, it’s no wonder that families visit to celebrate vacation memories, or should we say play-cation!
COME MAKE MEMORIES!

A One Day Itinerary - Wild and Unspoiled Moments

Extend your trip in paradise to add in a day trip excursion full of wildlife and the goodlife and sill get you back to the island in time for sunset over the water!
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Only on Amelia

Northeast Florida Fair
October 13-23, 2022

Don't miss the excitement when the fair comes to town in Callahan, FL. Jut a short trip inland from the ocean to "oh my!" for the thrills of a traditional hometown fair. Plus ... arts, crafts, entertainment, good, games, rides and all sort of animals!
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Right Whale Festival
November 5-6, 2022

Celebrating the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to warm our coastal waters, the Right Whale Festival has ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products.
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From A-Z: 26 Things to See & Do on Amelia Island

Whichever way you go, we've taken the stress out of the decision making for you by alphabetically listing 26 things to see and do on and around Amelia Island.
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Top 7 Birding Spots on Amelia Island

We have many great spots for birdwatching on Amelia Island but these are our top 7 picks for getting out in the wild with our feathered friends.
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8 Thrilling Ways to Feel the Wind in Your Hair

From sky diving to skateboarding, we've rounded up the most exhilarating adventure sports on Amelia Island.
COWABUNGA!

Fishing the Waters of Amelia Island

Fishing on or around Amelia Island is a year-round activity for everyone from the novice to the hard-core angler.
CHECK OUT ALL THE CHARTER BOAT OPTIONS!

The Turtles are Coming!

The turtles are coming. Here's what you need to know to enjoy this unique time on the beach while helping to protect these endangered animals.
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Perfect Your Game on Amelia Island

Besides having some of the best beaches in Florida, we also boast some the best golf courses in the state with 99 challenging golf holes.
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Going Green is an Easy Lifestyle on Amelia Island

Green vacations aren't just about recycling, reusing guest towels and drinking with sustainable plant-based straws (although those are all great). They're also about reconnecting with nature and seeing ALL the wonderful things mother nature provides.
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Biking Amelia Island

Whether you’re an avid road (or off road) cyclist or someone who prefers a leisurely paced bike ride amongst the moss-laden live oaks, Amelia Island is home to miles of bike lanes, trails, paths and beach to give you a change of scenery every day.
PEDAL POWER

Photos Taken By Our Visitors!

Rediscover simple joys like finding fossilized shark’s teeth along the beach or strolling a trail under a canopy of century-old trees draped in Spanish moss.

Amelia Island Moments in Nature

Discover the many outdoor scenes Amelia Island has to offer for a relaxing or action-packed, nature-inspired getaway.

Sea Turtle Excavation

Join a live excavation with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch and see what captures the hearts and minds of all who visit Amelia Island.

Wild-Caught Amelia

The history of the island and the shrimping industry itself are connected, a story that stretches back generations and is as intertwined as the weave of a perfectly fashioned net.

Backwater Cat Adventures

A Backwater Cat Adventure provides adventurous mini-catamaran tours through the waterways surrounding Amelia Island.

Shark Tooth Adventures

Amelia Shark Tooth Adventures located in Fernandina Beach is sure to delight shark tooth hunters of all ages.

Secrets to Perfect Shell Seeking

There's nothing like a day at the beach on Amelia Island. Local resident Sinda Nichols gives us the dirt (sand?) on how to have more fun collecting shells on our shores.

Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike.