Fernandina Beach sits on the northern end of Amelia Island, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Intracoastal Waterway. The beach hotel scene here spans from the 46-room Seaside Amelia Inn-positioned directly on the sand with rooftop sundeck and beach chair rentals at $65 per day for two chairs and an umbrella-to the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, which includes an on-site golf course at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Most properties cluster along the island's eastern shore near Fort Clinch State Park, with the Amelia Island Lighthouse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village within a short drive.
Budget expectations start around $150-$200 per night for properties like the Amelia Hotel at the Beach, which offers sea views and a 24-hour front desk roughly 3.3 km from Fort Clinch State Park. Mid-range travelers often choose the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island (2-minute walk to Amelia Island Beach, 300 meters from Fort Clinch State Park) or the Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island, both rated Fabulous with 89 guest scores. The Courtyard Amelia Island offers year-round outdoor pool access and is 400 meters from Fort Clinch State Park. For the historic district, the Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front sits directly off the Intracoastal Waterway in a Victorian-style building, approximately 7 minutes by car from the beach. Jacksonville International Airport is 29-38 km from most properties. Book directly with properties for the best rates, especially during peak season.