{"id":1686,"date":"2022-10-12T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2022-09-26T19:11:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T19:11:21","slug":"top-3-things-about-amelia-island-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/top-3-things-about-amelia-island-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Things About: Amelia Island, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Known for its wide, soft-sand beaches, protected park lands, historic towns, and relaxed beach vibe, Amelia Island<\/a><\/strong> is one of the shining gems of north Florida\u2019s barrier islands \u2014 a low-key luxury beach destination, perfect for family vacations, a trip with friends, or a romantic couples getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot to love about Amelia Island, but we\u2019ve managed to narrow it down to our top three favorite things. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than 40 warm sand beaches<\/a><\/strong> along 13 miles of gorgeous coastline (some with massive sand dunes that rise as high as 40 feet), it’s not hard to find the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fernandina’s Main Beach<\/a><\/strong> is one of the island\u2019s busiest and most popular. Convenient to the town’s shops and restaurants, it also features an attached park with picnic tables, outdoor showers, a playground, and two sand volleyball courts. There’s easy ocean access, lifeguards on duty, and plenty of space to lounge on the sand, stroll along the water\u2019s edge, or get out and play in the surf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d rather soak up the sun on a quieter beach, you can’t beat the sand and surf at Amelia Island State Park<\/a><\/strong> and Fort Clinch State Park<\/a><\/strong>. They don\u2019t have lifeguards, but they do offer some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline on the island and are perfect for shelling, fishing, and long walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia Island is steeped in history<\/a><\/strong>. From early Timucuans to French and Spanish explorers, famous pirates, wealthy Victorian-era residents, and the island\u2019s involvement in both the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, it\u2019s an island town that has served under eight flags since its founding and celebrates its rich history and multi-cultural heritage even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroll the 50+ blocks of Fernandina Beach\u2019s lovely Historic District<\/a><\/strong> to check out the Victorian-era architecture and 400+ historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places; visit the Amelia Island Museum of History<\/a><\/strong>; and tour iconic landmarks such as Fort Clinch<\/a><\/strong>, the Bosque Bello Cemetery<\/a><\/strong>, and Historic Nassau County Courthouse<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From horseback riding and biking, to fishing, hiking, swimming, sailing, kayaking, and more, Amelia Island is overflowing with fun outdoor activities<\/a><\/strong> to suit every interest. And with fantastic weather year-round, you can get out and play here\u2014on land and water\u2014regardless of the season<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Known for its wide, soft-sand beaches, protected park lands, historic towns, and relaxed beach vibe, Amelia Island is one of the shining gems of north Florida\u2019s barrier islands \u2014 a low-key luxury beach destination, perfect for family vacations, a trip with friends, or a romantic couples getaway. There\u2019s a lot to love about Amelia Island,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":1696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75,93,47,94,77,106,107],"tags":[39,14,38,27,13,115,12],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/YachtontheWateratSunset-De-VisuShutterstock.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1686"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1686"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1686\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manifestescapes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}