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Located just off the coast of Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13-miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike. Amelia was voted #4 among Top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards, making it the highest ranked island destination in Florida for three years in a row.

It is one of Florida's deep water ports and has been coveted since the Spanish settled the area (See pictures of Fernandina Beach, Fort Clinch and other Amelia Island attractions.) Besides the great Atlantic beach for swimming, sunbathing and fishing, visitors can wander the historic downtown area, which is well preserved as is the "Old Town" district.

Situated along the Amelia River, south of the port facilities, along the railroad tracks and across from the Fernandina Harbor Marina. The placement allows easy exploring of this city's best known features. This charming area is filled with small shops, restaurants and historic buildings and touring time seems to disappear as rapidly as the setting sun. Many downtown establishments keep evening hours and you can continue to bask in the ambiance of this quaint little town far into the night.

Natural beauty and inspired architecture work hand-in-hand to create the perfect community for golfers of every age and skill level. World-renowned golf professional Arnold Palmer has carved North Hampton’s championship course from one of North Florida’s most dramatic natural landscapes. Combining the unique characteristics of the natural terrain with man-made sand dunes, bridges and rolling elevations.

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We are just minutes from Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, so your family can spend more time enjoying the pool, sun, and sand. You can also spend a day on the greens of North Hampton Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.