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Amelia Island
Amelia Island is the southernmost in a chain of barrier islands
stretching from North Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles long and approximately
4 miles wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated south of Cumberland
Island, off the coast of Florida. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located
on the island.
Amelia Island, Florida, is still very much an undiscovered secret, but perhaps not
for much longer. The island's endless blue skies and stunning sunsets attract more
and more people each year. Amelia Island features a wide array of fine restaurants,
boutiques, galleries, inns and outdoor activities. It is host to numerous festivals
and world class events, including the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Amelia
Island Jazz Festival, Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, Amelia Island Concours
d'Elegance and the Bausch & Lomb Tennis Championships. Many visitors to the island,
however, simply enjoy strolling the streets of the downtown historic district absorbing
its rich cultural past.
Amelia Island also offers a treasure trove of diverse recreational activities. Sailing
and kayaking are perennial favorites for the whole family. For the golf enthusiast,
Amelia Island is paradise, with six championship golf courses spread out amidst
the island's lush natural beauty.
With its historic downtown shopping district, picturesque sandy beaches, and 30
miles of majestic coastline, Amelia Island is one of the most popular destinations
on Florida's First Coast.
Amelia Island History:
Nassau County is a 649 sq mile area in the most northeast section of Florida. Some
say the county is named for the main island of the Bahamas chain because of the
large number of Bahamians that were among its early settlers, while others say it
was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany.
General James Oglethorpe of England gave Amelia Island its name in honor of Princess
Amelia, the daughter of King George II. Fernandina Beach was named in honor of King
Ferdinand VII of Spain.
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