We had been looking to buy a beach home for the last couple of years. We searched all along the gulf coast, west coast and east coast of Florida before visiting Amelia Island. We noticed immediately that this area was different from the rest. The people are so welcoming and friendly, the beaches are beautiful, and we really enjoyed the downtown Fernandina area for shopping and dining. The easy access to the Jacksonville airport makes it easy to get in and out. There is also an executive airport on Amelia Island.
There is a relaxed, small sea-side town feeling to the area that we love! We definitely fell in love with the Omni Plantation Resort area and all of the amenities that it has. It is so beautifully landscaped, and has incredible restaurants and shopping opportunities, golf, bike/walking trails, golf cart trails, miniature golf, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and don't forget THE BEACH!