Amelia Island
Island · Fernandina Beach
Florida 32034
"A moss-draped, family-friendly destination with nearly empty beaches, five championship golf courses, and a broad range of land and water activities, the island offers accommodations from luxurious hotels to charming downtown bed-and-breakfasts in historic buildings. Law says the area has “an active food scene,” with “everything from tapas at España, a nod to former Spanish rule of the island, to local seafood cuisine at Down Under, a favorite oyster bar for locals.”" - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A barrier island known for its historic sites and upscale resorts."
"Amelia Island, Florida, is one of the top U.S. islands according to the T+L readers' 2023 survey." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A 13-mile barrier island offering some of Florida’s best beaches alongside plentiful outdoor pursuits such as birding, biking, and horseback riding for visitors seeking both relaxation and activity." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Thirteen miles of beaches plus luxury resorts and golf courses sprinkled across untouched acreage make Amelia Island a must-visit Florida island destination. With a location in northeast Florida — and as the southernmost island in the Sea Islands chain — Amelia Island feels more Southern than tropical, and it has the charm to prove it." - Travel + Leisure Editors
