Amelia Island vacation rentals

Explore sandy beaches from an Amelia Island house rental

If you are looking for houses for rent in Jacksonville, you will want to check out Amelia Island. As part of the Sea Islands, a bit north of Jacksonville Beach, Amelia Island is an ideal vacation spot that includes golf courses, sandy beaches, and breathtaking views as you stroll along the boardwalk. The area is abundant in native wildlife, and the pristine water is enjoyable for a swim or to watch the morning sunrise glisten off the surface. Visitors love Amelia Island’s beaches for the many shells you can stroll about and collect, and you can walk through the beautiful inland tropical forests.

 

Tourist attractions near Amelia Island vacation rentals

You'll find an eclectic array of attractions within easy reach of your Amelia Island vacation rental. The Amelia Island Museum of History is an immersive celebration of the diverse cultures which have shaped all aspects of island life. Explore an ancient Native American village, experience life as an inmate in the old Nassau County jailhouse, and peruse exquisite artifacts from Amelia's Spanish Mission period. Culture vultures must also set time aside for the American Beach Museum, a one-of-a-kind attraction exploring the history of American Beach, a vibrant African American resort community established in 1935 in defiance of segregation laws.

Activities near Amelia Island vacation homes

Amelia Island's crystal-clear waters offer an idyllic setting for all manner of aquatic adventures. Grab yourself a kayak and explore hidden creeks and verdant marshes, or jump on a jet ski and skim across the glistening ocean as fast as you can. Anglers can head out reef or wreck fishing, in the hope of catching sea bass and trigger fish, while golfers can look forward to acquainting themselves with the region's lush waterfront championship courses. Islanders enjoy a jam-packed year-round events program, with highlights including festivals devoted to jazz, literature and chamber music.

Natural features

Animal encounters on Amelia Island

If you're visiting in winter, be sure to join a boat trip in search of rare North Atlantic right whales, which migrate here to give birth and nurse their young. If your trip doesn't coincide with this particular natural spectacle, this blissful barrier island has plenty more up its sleeves. Each spring, stately sea turtles can be spotted laying their eggs on Amelia's quartz sand beaches. The sprawling state parks are home to all manner of enthralling creatures, from alligators to armadillos.