Amelia Island Florida Information

History of Amelia Island

The island carries the name of an English princess: the daughter of the British King George II. It's the only place in the US that's been under eight flags: French, Spanish, British, Patriots, Green Cross of Florida, Mexican, Confederate, and US-- this small island has been tossed by history, since the peaceful rhythms of Timucuan Indian life were broken centuries ago.

Because of its location in northern Florida, the Island is cooler in summer than further south. (See: average monthly conditions.) The island also has cool sea breezes. Amelia is long and narrow-- only two miles wide. On one side is thirteen miles of beaches; the other side is marsh wetlands.

April, May and June are lovely months. Some visitors might prefer cooler winter months, for golf; with temperatures in the 60's, you probably won't swim in the ocean, though the hotels' heated pools would still be fun.