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Sunset on Amelia Island

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Amelia Island

The First Coast, United States · 5 stories

The northernmost of Florida's barrier islands, with a Victorian shrimping town at one end, thirteen miles of beach, and resorts under the live oaks.

Stories

Aerial view of a coastal town at sunset with a central clock tower, green-roofed buildings, and boats on the water.

ARTICLE

October in the Ocean

Sep 17, 2026

An indoor grand staircase decorated with Christmas garlands and a large, decorated holiday tree.

ITINERARY

The Sea Islands at Christmas

Aug 24, 2026

Red fishing boat named Miss Alena with patriotic streamers moored at the Shrimp Festival.

ARTICLE

Amelia in Shrimp Festival Week

Aug 24, 2026

Aerial view of a beach resort with multiple blue swimming pools, lounge chairs, and oceanfront palm trees.

GUIDE

The House or the Hotel on Amelia Island

Aug 24, 2026

Drone video of sandy islands in the black sea

ITINERARY

The First Coast Run

Aug 12, 2026

View Amelia Island

Nearby: Jacksonville · Ponte Vedra Beach · Jekyll Island

Jacksonville beach atlantic ocean

Jacksonville

The First Coast · 3 stories

The row of houses on the A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach

The First Coast · 4 stories

Jekyll island causeway towers

Jekyll Island

The Golden Isles · 3 stories

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