With beautiful weather (winter and summer), beaches and so much to do, staying for a month on Amelia Island is often the best choice. Here are a few reasons to stay a little longer…
Amelia Island Basics
- Population: 36,395
- January Avg High Temperature: 63 degrees
- July Avg High Temperature: 90 degrees
- Closest Airport: Jacksonville International Airports
- Website: AmeliaIsland.com
Why is Amelia Island Popular?
Top Golf Courses on Amelia Island
According to Florida’s First Coast Golf, the top courses on Amelia Island are The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Omni Amelia Island Resort, Golf Club of Amelia Island, The Amelia River Club and Fernandina Beach Golf Club.
Top Restaurants on Amelia Island
OpenTable lists the following as the best restaurants on Amelia Island; Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Burlingame, Le Clos of Amelia Island, Inc., Bar Zin Bistro and Amelia Island Wine Company and Cucina South.
Top Beaches on Amelia Island
Looking for the top beaches on Amelia Island? Amelia Island Vacations says these are the best: Fernandina Beach, Little Talbot Beach State Park and Fort Clinch State Park.
Top Museums on Amelia Island
Museums are a great way to spend time and learn, here are the top ones on Amelia Island according to the Fairbanks House: Amelia Island Museum of History, The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island, American Beach Museum, Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum and The Shrimping Museum.
Top Grocery Stores on Amelia Island
A month-long stay will require you to go grocery shopping a few times. Luckily Amelia Island has some great grocery stores including Harris Teeter, Publix, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Freshfields.
Best Shopping on Amelia Island
ExploreAmelia shares a few of the top shopping locations on Amelia Island including, Amelia Plaza Shopping Center, Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, Island Walk Shopping Center and the Shops at Amelia Island.