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Must Try Local Coffee Shops
Must Try Local Coffee Shops
October 21, 2022

It’s almost sweater weather! Here are our favorite local coffee shops and cafes that have everything you need to either kick start your day, keep it going or just keep you warm.

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Amelia Island Museums
Amelia Island Museums
October 14, 2022

Amelia Island has plenty of stories to tell. Take a break from outdoor fun and take in these unique museums, featuring everything from an African-American environmentalist to plundering pirates!

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A Royal Rebel: Princess Amelia
A Royal Rebel: Princess Amelia
October 8, 2022

She was born in a German palace. Amelia Sophia Eleanor was born on June 10th 1711 in Hanover, Germany. At the age of three, she sailed to England when her […]

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5 Reasons Fernandina Beach Is One Of The South’s Prettiest Towns
5 Reasons Fernandina Beach Is One Of The South’s Prettiest Towns
October 7, 2022

Fernandina Beach was recently voted one of the South’s Prettiest Towns by Southern Living magazine and we want to show you the top 5 reasons why.

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Top 10 Restaurant/Bars To Watch Sports
Top 10 Restaurant/Bars To Watch Sports
October 5, 2022

It’s officially football season! Here are our go-to island watering holes where you can cheer on your favorite team over brews and bites.

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10 Facts About African American History In Nassau County
10 Facts About African American History In Nassau County
September 28, 2022

The following is an excerpt from the new African American Heritage Brochure:The first African likely set foot on Amelia Island in 1526. A would-be conquistador named Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon secured a […]

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A Stroll Down 8th Street
A Stroll Down 8th Street
September 16, 2022

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach has always been the “hub” of Amelia Island. It was and is the town “center” that everything else fanned/fans out from. But what about the main […]

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Hauntingly Good Times On Amelia Island And Beyond
Hauntingly Good Times On Amelia Island And Beyond
September 14, 2022

All Hallows Eve will soon be here and on an island that’s been under the dominion of eight different flags and whose history includes pirates, bootleggers and other ne’er-do-wells, you […]

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An Island Worth Fighting For
An Island Worth Fighting For
September 2, 2022

Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags”, take a look at Amelia Island’s colorful history and learn about all 8 flags that have flown over her.

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From A – Z: 26 Things To See & Do On And Around Amelia Island
From A – Z: 26 Things To See & Do On And Around Amelia Island
August 19, 2022

The beauty of an Amelia Island vacation is you can easily do as much or as little as you want. Relax with a book on the beach all day or […]

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Top 7 Birding Spots On Amelia Island
Top 7 Birding Spots On Amelia Island
August 17, 2022

Attention birders: 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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Autumn Events On Amelia Island
Autumn Events On Amelia Island
August 5, 2022

We love fall on Amelia Island — when the temps start to cool down just a bit and sweater weather eases in ever so slowly. Take a look at these […]

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More New & Noteworthy Businesses On Amelia Island
More New & Noteworthy Businesses On Amelia Island
July 27, 2022

From jetski rentals and crusin’ tikis to gluten-free desserts and art studios, the tradition of island hospitality just keeps getting better with these most recent, re-opened and soon-to-come additions to […]

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Namaste – 5 Perfect Places For Yoga On Amelia Island
Namaste – 5 Perfect Places For Yoga On Amelia Island
July 20, 2022

Amelia Island offers some unexpected, highly inspired backdrops for yogis from absolute beginners to power practitioners. Here are six perfect places. On Board Leave your mat on the shore and […]

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Summer Reads: Amelia Island Authors
Summer Reads: Amelia Island Authors
July 15, 2022

With 13 miles of pristine coastline, abundant nature, and a storied past full of pirates and gilded-age millionaires, it’s no wonder authors and writers move here for inspiration. Some are […]

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Amelia Island Pizza Joints – Kid Approved!
Amelia Island Pizza Joints – Kid Approved!
July 13, 2022

Most kids, and some adults I know, could eat pizza every night of the week. Lucky for you we have quite a few pizza joints and restaurants to choose from. Check them out here and then go try them all!

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