Amelia Island

This is a great place for a family vacation. It's not very crowded. There are a ton of shells on the beach. The fishing is good. The sunrise is beautiful. Everything you need/want is within 10-15 min drive and there are some great restaurants. Highly recommend!

Such a cute Southern Island. We enjoy visiting here. Full of Southern Charm, history, restaurants and shops. Always look forward to a long weekend here. 🌻

We loved our first vacation tip here at Amelia Island. Love the beaches parks and restaurants. Clean and safe area.

Beautiful place. First time here. So relaxing. I will definitely be back

We have been visiting Amelia for about 14 yrs and absolutely love this quiet little town. The beaches are beautiful, the locals are so friendly, great restaurants too!

Beautiful beach, it was our first time going and we definitely will be going back.

Very beautiful beach with stunning sunsets! 💯 recommended!

Must see location, favorite quaint town, historic district was a site to see, beautiful place !!

What a beautiful island! I was visiting family in Fernandina Beach when I discovered this gem. Amelia Island is located in northeastern Florida and is 13 miles long and 2 miles wide. It has beautiful beaches and lots of great restaurants. Both Rayonier Advanced Materials and WestRock have large factories on the island and employ tons of people. Amelia Island is named for Princess Amelia, daughter of George II of Great Britain. I spent a whole day exploring the island. There are cool little shops up and down the historic district. I visited a local coffee shop and a couple breweries. The Salty Pelican is a great place to grab a bite and a fun place to mix and mingle (the people are very friendly). The Palace Saloon is Florida's oldest bar. There is a full-service marina on the west side of the island and beaches on the east side. If you are into lighthouses like me, they have one near Central Park. Amelia Island is a great place to eat, shop, and relax while taking in its natural beauty.

We love making the short trip up to Amelia for special date nights. It is such a beautiful spot and so close to JAX.

I was in Southern Georgia for work then a second project in Jacksonville, Fl., so we decided to stay a couple of days on Amelia Island. This was our second time here so I knew it was going to be fabulous. We rented a condo for the days we were there which worked perfectly. The weather was perfect, high 70's to mid 80's. Our condo was right on the beach so we got to see an Amelia Island sunrise each morning. It was beautiful. The first day we spent some time on the beach. Very relaxing, just burying my toes in the sand and soaking up the Florida sunshine. I love Amelia Island and all it has to offer. We were downtown which is very historic. Lots of signs telling you about the history of the island and many historical buildings. Right up my alley. Plenty of restaurants and bars, in fact you can eat in a different restaurant three meals a day every day. There's boat tours everyday. We took one which was amazing. I'll probably review that later. So as I said earlier this is our second time on Amelia Island and I hope to go back many more times. I'm a classic car fan and they hold the Concours Car Show in March, at the Amelia Island Plantation. I'd love to go to it but not this year, maybe next year. You know I would even consider retiring here or at least Snow Birding. If only Mrs. E would feel the same. Well I guess she can visit me once in a while.

This is an amazing place! I came here a few weeks ago due to a conference I was attending at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Before coming here, I was told both by my boss and my good friend apple that this island is a lot of fun and very beautiful. I was stoked and had high expectations... the island still exceeded them. People for the most part are very friendly and welcoming. The island is beautiful. The restaurants serve great food and some of the best bars I have been to are on this island. I definitely recommend the following restaurants: Sliders Seaside Grill and the Salty Pelican. I also recommend the following bars: The Decantery and The Palace Saloon. Keep in mind, The Salty Pelican also has a great bar. If you want more details on these places, check out my review of each. Just a wonderful place, I partied my heart out here and enjoyed the sights. Definitely go and hang out in the historic district...great night life! Wish I had been on vacation and not a conference to further enjoy this place!

There is so much that Amelia Island has to offer- beautiful stretches of beaches, local shops and eateries, spas and golf resorts and so much more! I love taking A1A north to Amelia Island for various adventures and day trips. Fort Clinch is a great day trip to explore, as is historic downtown for fun shopping. Forbes recently dubbed the island Florida's hidden travel gem and for good reason. The small coastal town vibe is where it is at. Much less crowded than more touristy towns to the South- the pace here whispers for you to relax and enjoy. This has been my guest destination recently- whenever someone is visiting, heading up to Amelia Island is giving my guests something they usually haven't explored yet!

This little town is mystical and laid back. The shops are all different, great cafes and there's art galleries too. The second Saturday of the month is art gallery walk night. There's a ferry service to Cumberland island from there. Enjoy!!!

Charming historic area with views of water, low and reasonably priced merchandise -lots of shops

Nicest place in North Florida for sure. Not as crowded as St. Agustine and not as expensive to visit. Beautiful golf courses, beaches and friend people and fun bars to hang out in. No place on earth I like better.

I love this place. It's so close and it's like not being in Florida. So much to see and do, lots of shops. Nice places to eat and drink. Nice view of the water. Good fishing from the docks, lots of nice history.

Such a great little town to get away & escape the city. Almost like taking a small trip back in time. From the restaurants to the little shops. My favorite place to eat was the salty pelican great food! We plan on coming back to visit again. Reminds me of Key West Fl just without the chickens...

Absolutely had a wonderful time here. Pure beauty and enjoyed the car show downtown. We also had a beautiful time visiting Peter's Point beach front. So much to see and explore... Enjoyed collecting the beautiful sea shells on the beach.

Such a great place to spend a week. So many activities and place to visit within an hours drive of the island. Great beaches and fishing along with a splattering of adventure and history. With our kayaks in tow creates so many added adventure options along the numerous waterways. A visit to Kingsley Plantation National Historic site is also a must do when in the area. Definitely a fun place to fish, play in the surf, get some sun and add a bit of history in there as well.

Absolutely love this island so much to do and such amazing restaurants!!! Sliders is bomb

Cute little town with charming buildings, very walkable with lots of shops and places to eat. However the smell permeating the whole town was horrible. We have been to a lot of beach towns and haven't experienced this. It was unbearable near the docks.

Doing a review on Amelia Island as a whole. Loved it. The main area of the beach was crowded so we drove down a little and parked in a little public beach lot off the road. Best choice. It was beautiful. No litter.. Sea shells. Nice waves. I can't wait to come back and visit!