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Fernandina Beach


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 33 attractions in Amelia Island
Traveler Description: This little seaport town located on Amelia Island has had an extremely  lively history from the Timacuan Indians to the Spanish Explorers, Pirates to... more »
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Attraction type: Historic village
Activities: Hiking, City walk sightseeing

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4 of 5 stars
Car333   1 contribution
Seattle, WA
Oct 10, 2009

Although my time was short on this beautiful island, I just loved the weather, the people, and the scenery. The horseback riding at Kelly Ranch was such a treat, going on land that has changed little in hundreds of years with guides who were definitely in the know! The Palmetto shops were lovely in their little cottages, with the restaurant... more

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5 of 5 stars
CoffeecakeATL   1 contribution
Atlanta
Aug 24, 2009

As resident of the area for 2 years, there are a few places and things to do when visiting. Downtown Fernandina: Tour bus (The red bus driving around town) is a quick fun thing to do and a great way to learn about local history. You can pick up the bus in the parking lot down by the main marina.... more

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4 of 5 stars
foodtasting   3 contributions
orange county
Jul 8, 2009

I have had the good and bad fortune of visiting this little town over the last 30 years. Before it went all touristy and the city council forgot what the real attraction to this small resort town was, it was like stepping back in time. There was a dive of a breakfst place, now replaced by an upscale Italian restarunt... more

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4 of 5 stars
dlwinger   34 contributions
Fernandina Beach FL
Mar 2, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

As a resident & destination expert for Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island, I thought it might be helpful to provide some additional details about "life" on Amelia Island. The Island is the only place in the United States that has had 8 different flags flying over it during its long history. The City and the Island have controlled growth to... more

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2 of 5 stars
noseynose_8   2 contributions
Panama City Beach
Dec 30, 2008

This place is kinda pretty once you get past the awful smell of the paper mills, the long streach of highway packed with smokey logging trucks and brake lights, the drive into the historic ghost town past all the old worn buildings in decay along way and dont forget to notice the trash all over the place and of course... more

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5 of 5 stars
arfon   7 contributions
Wrecsam, Wales
Nov 23, 2007
10
people found this review helpful

For me the North East of Florida is the best (St Augustine Beach & north), it is the 'jewel in the crown.' Fernandina is a beatifull and historic little town situated on Amelia Island with lots of shops, restaurants and B&B...in other words its got a living vibrant 'downtown'. Amelia is also more southern than most parts of Florida with... more

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4 of 5 stars
Vicsite   29 contributions
near Chicago
May 1, 2006
21
people found this review helpful

It's nice to visit an island town without cruise ship crowds, costumed characters, or condos filling every nook and cranny. Compared to the other communities that line the eastern coast of Florida, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach are a lot more relaxed, natural and unspoiled (for now). It would be a great destinations for couples or families. The central business... more

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