Amelia Island
Located in northeastern Florida, Amelia Island offers an unspoiled setting for relaxing and rewarding getaways. Amelia Island is 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, with preserved park lands at its northern and southern tips, making up nearly 10 percent of the entire island! Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, strong-currented Nassau Sound and one of the East's largest and deepest inlets - Cumberland Sound - Amelia Island is edged with natural Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by sand dunes as tall as 40 feet.
Treasured for its long stretches of quiet beach, natural beauty, unique history and charming seaport character, Amelia Island is consistently ranked among the best of the best with both the island and its partners winning countless awards.
SHOPPING
Cape House - a beautiful home and hospitality store
Colie's & The Salty Local - sister boutiques filled with unique women's clothing, local and small batch gifts
Twisted Sister - clothing, shoes, jewelry & home goods
The Farmer's Market - located Downtown Fernandina on Saturdays between 9am and 1pm
EXPLORE
Enjoy a service (or two) at the Ritz-Carlton's spa
Amelia Island Golf Club - to secure your tee time, please call (904) 277-8015
Book a fishing charter -
www.fishameliaisland.com
www.theanglersmark.com
BREWERIES
Mocama - new with an industrial vibe and fantastic beer. Make sure to order a Cosmico!
Amelia Tavern - delicious food and beer. Be sure to check out The Alley.
RESTAURANTS OFF PROPERTY
Aloha Bagel & Deli - coffee, bagels & lunch in a colorful shanty
Bar Zin - tapas style cuisine with wines from around the world
Burlingame - limited seasonal menu using fresh & local ingredients
Café Karibo - a local favorite! Great fresh fare in a casual setting with a beautiful outdoor patio
Espana - spanish tapas with an eclectic outdoor patio
Joe’s 2nd St. Bistro - unique menu with a fabulous steak
Leddy’s Porch - Best brunch spot in town on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Timoti’s - another local favorite serving up wild caught seafood served outside at picnic tables complete with a pirate playground for the kids.
RESTAURANTS ON PROPERTY
Coast - coastal casual cuisine. Check out the outdoor terrace that showcases the beauty of Amelia Island
Coquina - inspired by the island's time as a spanish territory featuring ceviche, tapas & sangrias overlooking the ocean
First Drop - coffee, breakfast, lunch & carry away items
Salt - signature seafood restaurant where food is carefully seasoned and artfully presented. More than 40 salts from around the world add depth to each dish
The Lobby Bar - sushi, unique charcuterie boards, custom infusions and expert mixology. Be sure to ask for the signature Old Fashioned (smokes elaborately) or the First Call (small batch bourbon made in-house)
Tidewater Grill - casual dinner
From Jacksonville International Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 30 minute drive
I-95 North, travel approximately 7 miles to exit 373, Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach/Callahan Exit.
Right onto A1A (SR 200) East
Travel east on A1A ... 9.6 miles to the Thomas J. Shave Bridge
Cross Intercoastal Waterway and travel 3/4 of a mile to first traffic light
Turn right at light onto Amelia Island Parkway
Travel 2.5 miles to fork in road
Veer left at fork and travel 1.5 miles to traffic light
Cross through intersection traveling 3/10 of a mile
Resort is on the left