Located in northeastern Florida, Amelia Island offers an unspoiled setting for relaxing and rewarding getaways. Amelia Island is 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, with preserved park lands at its northern and southern tips, making up nearly 10 percent of the entire island! Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, strong-currented Nassau Sound and one of the East's largest and deepest inlets - Cumberland Sound - Amelia Island is edged with natural Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by sand dunes as tall as 40 feet.

Treasured for its long stretches of quiet beach, natural beauty, unique history and charming seaport character, Amelia Island is consistently ranked among the best of the best with both the island and its partners winning countless awards.

SHOPPING

Colie's & The Salty Local, Twisted Sister, The Pearl, Lori LuLu, JJ Coopers, The Book Loft, the Spice and Tea Exchange, Pelindaba Lavender and more!

The Farmer's Market - located Downtown Fernandina on Saturdays between 9am and 1pm

EXPLORE

Enjoy a service (or two) at the Ritz-Carlton's spa

Amelia Island Golf Club - to secure your tee time, please call (904) 277-8015

Book a fishing charter -

www.fishameliaisland.com

www.theanglersmark.com

BREWERIES

Mocama - new with an industrial vibe and fantastic beer. Make sure to order a Cosmico!

Amelia Tavern - delicious food and beer. Be sure to check out The Alley.

RESTAURANTS OFF PROPERTY

Aloha Bagel & Deli - coffee, bagels & lunch in a colorful shanty

Bar Zin - tapas style cuisine with wines from around the world

Burlingame - limited seasonal menu using fresh & local ingredients

Café Karibo - a local favorite! Great fresh fare in a casual setting with a beautiful outdoor patio

Espana - spanish tapas with an eclectic outdoor patio

Indigo-southern coastal cuisine

Lagniappe-Combines the traditions of the French Creole with unique twists on Southern culinary staples using only the freshest local ingredients

Leddy’s Porch - Best brunch spot in town on Saturday and Sunday mornings

Mezcal-traditional Mexican recipes fine dining in Downtown Fernandina

Peppers-Mexican Grille & Cantina with outdoor patio seating

Salty Pelican-Seafood restaurant

Timoti’s - another local favorite serving up wild caught seafood served outside at picnic tables complete with a pirate playground for the kids.

RESTAURANTS ON PROPERTY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

Coast - coastal casual cuisine. Check out the outdoor terrace that showcases the beauty of Amelia Island

Coquina - inspired by the island's time as a spanish territory featuring ceviche, tapas & sangrias overlooking the ocean

First Drop - coffee, breakfast, lunch & carry away items

Salt - signature seafood restaurant where food is carefully seasoned and artfully presented. More than 40 salts from around the world add depth to each dish

The Lobby Bar - sushi, unique charcuterie boards, custom infusions and expert mixology. Be sure to ask for the signature Old Fashioned (smokes elaborately) or the First Call (small batch bourbon made in-house)

Tidewater Grill - casual dinner