Wow! What a great time to be on Amelia Island! 4th of July is one of the biggest celebration of the year, with so many places to enjoy the fireworks – from the beach to the marina, you’ll be sure to catch a glimpse of them somewhere close to where you are staying. Three professional fireworks displays are traditionally held on Amelia Island during the Fourth of July holiday weekend....
Sounds on Centre is a free event, fun for the entire family. 2022 Concerts are on First Fridays in April, May, June, August, September and October. (No concert in July in 2022.) Sounds on Centre is located at the intersection of Second Street and Centre Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach Florida. First Friday Shows are 6:00 – 8:00 PM. This is a great way to experience small-town gatherings – bring your beach chairs & join locals while they...
If you are looking to celebrate what many of us refer to as an end-of-summer celebration, we’ve got you covered! We even have some oceanfront units for your long weekend. For most, this is a long weekend spent with family or friends at picnics, pools, beaches, or maybe you’ve decided to finish-up some yard work. But do you know why it’s a Federal Holiday? Why is it called Labor Day?...
Planning an escape from the upcoming cold weather? One of the best Florida winter getaways for snowbird vacationers is beautiful Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. With a mild climate and plenty of winter season fun, this destination has much to offer, especially during the colder times of the year. A major incentive for many travelers to the island is the small crowds. As one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, the eateries...
Wondering what the straw-like stuff is on our beaches? Or why sometimes there is a line of beach debris (both natural and manmade) many feet away from the current shoreline. Let’s dive into some beach science or ecosystem. A coppery brown during the winter, this perennial grass sprouts vivid green new growth as spring approaches. Spartina alternaflora — or, as the locals refer to it, cordgrass — is one of...
Celebrate togetherness, friendship and love! Whether you would rather have someone else handle all of the cooking or if you just need an extra side dish or two, here is a list of Amelia Island restaurants that are either open on Thanksgiving Day, offer pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners to go, or have those last-minute items you need for a successful meal. Whatever category you may fall in, there are options to fit...
The holiday season is officially here and Amelia Island is getting “lit”. Literally. There’s something about Christmas lights that gives everyone the warm fuzzies and if you’ve had a year of crazy, warm fuzzies sound pretty good. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top places to see the best holiday light displays. Some are right here in our own back yard, others are a short drive away, and some are a little...
Whether you are here visiting for the holiday and don’t have access to a kitchen or you just want to relax and enjoy someone else’s cooking for a change, there will be something open on Christmas day sure to please every palate. Spend quality time with the ones you love and let someone else be in charge of clean up! Here are some places serving breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner on...
Are you ready!? The countdown has begun and we are excited to be just a short drive from the Bill Gay Grounds at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. We still have a few vacation rentals available on Amelia Island. Stay here and have the best of both – great beaches & small town get-away, and easy drive to all the action before & on game day! The 2022 Gator Bowl is...
Founded in 1996, The Amelia is an award-winning motoring event held the first full weekend of March at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Even though I’m not a car show enthusiast, I’ve been three times and each time was enjoyed more than the one before! Walking the golf course at the Ritz Carlton is a treat in itself, but the ability to get so...
