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Amelia Island State Park Travel Guide

Alas, paradise is found on the northernmost barrier island of Florida. With 13 beautiful miles of beach and a quaint Victorian town, Amelia Island is a charming getaway about a 45-minute drive northeast of downtown Jacksonville. Overall, this skinny barrier island, 18 miles long by 3 miles wide, has more in common with the Low Country of Georgia (across Cumberland Sound from here) and South Carolina. In fact, it's more like St. Simons Island in Georgia or Hilton Head Island in South Carolina than other beach resorts in Florida. Read More

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Hotels

from: $149

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

1000 PGA Tour Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Map

Distance: 22.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

from: $199

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

200 Ponte Vedra Blvd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Map

Distance: 20.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $129

Amelia Island Plantation Hotel

6800 First Coast Highway Bldg A
Amelia Island, FL 32035 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Little Talbot Island State Park

expert favorite attraction
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226

Distance: 4.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Little Talbot Island State Park has been a recreation destination for generations. The park... Read More
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Fort Clinch State Park

expert favorite attraction
2601 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034

Distance: 9.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Fort Clinch was named for General Duncan Lamont Clinch, an important figure in Florida's Seminole... Read More
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

expert favorite attraction
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32218

Distance: 15.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Another city, another zoo. But this... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Amelia Island State Park

Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport 14.0 map
Orlando International Airport 143.8 map
Tampa International Airport 189.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Amelia Island State Park

Distance (mi.)
Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport 49.8 map
Gainesville Regional Airport 76.7 map
Daytona Beach Regional Airport 96.0 map

Flight Deals to Amelia Island State Park

Originating From
Columbus, OH (CMH) to Jacksonville (JAX) $151
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX) $156
Manchester (MHT) to Jacksonville (JAX) $158
Providence (PVD) to Jacksonville (JAX) $158
Buffalo (BUF) to Jacksonville (JAX) $164

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Amelia Island State Park Vacation Rentals

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Gorgeous Extensively Remodeled Oceanfront Penthouse Villa

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Blender, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Elegant Condo near Beach

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $685

Amelia Island Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 18
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishes, Dishwasher, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils

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