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Poolside at Amelia Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida (courtesy, Amelia Island Tourist Development Council)
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Amelia Island Family Travel Tips

By Meagan Francis
  • Take a hike, ride a bike, or look for a Great Horned Owl in the trails at the Amelia Island Plantation.
  • Play hide-and-seek with fossilized shark's teeth on Main Beach.
  • Experience life in a 19th-century military fort through interactive tours and live performances by costumed interpreters at Fort Clinch State Park.

Family Overview: Amelia Island, Florida

By Meagan Francis
A laid back, quaint destination, Amelia Island offers both a pristine natural habitat and a charming village in a historic Florida location. Located off the Jacksonville coast, the island dates back 40 centuries and stars a diverse cast of characters including pirates, confederates, nobles, and Native Americans of the Timucua tribe. The Timucua inhabited the island for thousands of years until the 1500s when the French claimed it. Amelia Island changed hands eight times after that: falling under the control of the Spanish, English, Mexican Revolutionary, Patriot, Green Cross, Union, Confederate, and—finally—the United States. In the early 20th century, the island that had once been a haven to smugglers and pirates became a source of the modern shrimp industry, and to this day you can still watch shrimp boats coming in. Read More

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Hotels

from: $159

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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from: $101

Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island

19 South 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Map

Distance: 4.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $129

Amelia Island Plantation Hotel

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

Distance: 3.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Fort Clinch State Park

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2601 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034

Distance: 4.2 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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Main Beach

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At the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and North Fletcher Avenue
Fernandina Beach, Florida

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Main Beach is the largest public beach on Amelia Island.... Read More
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Little Talbot Island State Park

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12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226

Distance: 10.6 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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Airports

Major Airports near Amelia Island

Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport 17.0 map
Orlando International Airport 149.4 map
Tampa International Airport 194.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Amelia Island

Distance (mi.)
Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport 44.2 map
Gainesville Regional Airport 80.4 map
Daytona Beach Regional Airport 101.7 map

Flight Deals to Amelia Island

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

Amelia Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $235

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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