How to Get to Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island Plantation is in northeast Florida just across the St. Mary’s River from Georgia and next to the historic city of Fernandina Beach.

The plantation is conveniently located through a private, secluded gated entry overlooking the azure blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west.

Downtown Jacksonville, FL is a short 45-minute drive and the Jacksonville International Airport is only 29 miles away. Private and corporate charter planes can fly directly to Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport located four miles north of the resort. The transportation department offers convenient airport pickup and drop-off services.

From Orlando, FL
Amelia Island is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Orlando, FL. Take I-4 E to I-95 N. Merge onto I-295 N. Exit to Heckscher Drive and continue onto Florida A1A N to Amelia Island.

From Tampa, FL
Amelia Island is approximately a 4-hour drive from Tampa, FL. Take I-275 N to US-301 N. Get on I-10 E in Jacksonville. Follow I-10 E and 1-95 N. Take the FL-105/Zoo Pkwy exit and follow FL-105 and Florida A1A N to Amelia Island.

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The history of Amelia Island is fascinating. The island was conquered under the control of eight different flags before becoming a part of the United States. Amelia Island was formerly known as Napoyca, named by the Native Americans of the Timucuan mound-building culture dating as early as 1,000. The French changed the name to Isle de Mar in 1562 and later the Spanish renamed it the Isle de Santa Maria in 1573.

Amelia Island was given its current name in 1763. James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, scouted the area and named it in honor of Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George II of England.

Amelia Island is the southernmost of a chain of islands, known as the Sea Islands, stretching from South Carolina to Florida. Both Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are located on the island. Amelia Island is 13 miles long and approximately four miles wide at the widest point.

The island is home to scenic white sandy beaches, sunny weather, and is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Along 13 miles of coastline, locals and visitors have access to 40 public beach access points with the ability to walk or run a new stretch of beach every day.

The island is home to seven state parks with Amelia Island State Park offering over 200 acres of unspoiled, protected wilderness. Locals and tourists enjoy the beautiful island sights and history while hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, fishing, surfing, and more.

Amelia Island Plantation is a beautiful place to live, play, dine, and enjoy life!