Fernandina Beach Living at Amelia National Golf and Country Club near Fernandina Beach, Florida, means you have a complete schedule of activities right in your own backyard. There’s the 18 holes of golf designed by renowned golf-course architect Tom Fazio. An eight-court tennis club featuring the latest player-performance technology. Social and dining fun at the Amelia National clubhouse — a French Provincial jewel buttressed by a sparkling pool. So why would you want to leave? To go to the beach! To beautiful Amelia Island and its historic town of Fernandina Beach, where you can hoist a sail, a wine glass, shopping bags or a fork-full of delicious local cuisine. We’ll take you there. History and Architecture Only 10 minutes east of Amelia National, Fernandina Beach sits at the northern tip of Amelia Island. Its deep-water harbor off the Amelia River has been contested by pirates, French, English and Spanish forces, and colonial settlement began here in the 1600s. …show more content…
Today’s Fernandina Beach is known for its Victorian Era architecture. More than 50 blocks are designated as a National Historic District, but it’s hardly a stodgy place. Many vintage structures still thrive as private homes, bed and breakfast inns and museums. They also house restaurants, shops, businesses or art galleries. Eat and Drink You have many choices. Centre Street is the commercial heart of Fernandina Beach, bordered by old oaks, palms, buildings and landscaping. It ends at the river and offers angled parking and bike racks. Pick your spot and cuisine, and enjoy. Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern American shrimping industry, so you know fresh, wild Florida shrimp will be on many menus. Afterward, grab an ice cream cone and find a bench from which to people-watch. Festivals, Museums and Other