Welcome to Amelia Island

Welcome to Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, and the surrounding areas of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Our community is rich in history, natural beauty, and things to do, from Fort Clinch State Park on the north end of Amelia Island to the Amelia Island Plantation and the Ritz-Carlton on the south end.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, Amelia Island has a long and interesting history dating back to the 1500’s. This website is designed to help you locate real estate, plan your vacation, get information on lodging and accommodations, discover adventure and activities, and make the most out of your visit to our little paradise!

We are just getting started. Stay tuned!

Amelia Area Recreation & Parks 

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The Amelia Island Book and Writers Festival

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 28, 2010) – On Friday February 12, The Amelia Island Book Festival (AIBF) will open its 2010 series attracting both readers and authors to the popular Florida island destination.

There will be two days of programming and events in celebration of  the written word, AIBF is a favorite event for families, with something for even the littlest readers.  The Friday opening with feature a day-long Writers’ Workshop followed by an evening Story and Song Concert.  Saturday’s free events and activities include an author bookstore, presentations, food booths and more.  On Saturday evening the festival presents a special event with best-selling author Pat Conroy and his daughter, Melissa.  More than 30 local, regional and nationally renowned authors will sign books and offer programs on a wide variety of topics.

To learn more, visit Amelia Island Book Festival