City Information

Full of natural beauty, Amelia Island is a paradise apart from the hustle and bustle of the everyday. Stroll historic streets and bask in the glory of turn of the century architecture - every turn brings a new wonder to behold and a new tale to tell.

Amelia Island's Fernandina Beach brings to mind a more graceful bygone era. Recently named one of the top 12 vacation destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it is a community that cherishes and preserves it past.

Once a vibrant, Victorian seaport village, charming downtown Fernandina Beach escaped the mass commercialization of the 20th century and boasts a beautiful 50-block historic district with many original structures dating back to the late 19th century, including many Victorian-style mansions and Victorian cottages.

Fernandina Beach is the only city in the United States to have been under the domain of 8 different national flags.

Fernandina Beach is considered to be the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry and the shrimp boats depart the docks most days. As you might expect, the town's most popular annual event is the historic Shrimp Festival.

Fort Clinch, a fort built before the Civil War, is open daily and is perfect for hikes, bird watching or a bicycle ride down tree-lined roads.