Christmas Lights on Amelia Island and Surrounding Areas

The holiday season is officially here and Amelia Island is getting "lit". Literally. There's something about Christmas lights that gives everyone the warm fuzzies and if you've had a year of crazy, warm fuzzies sound pretty good. So, we've compiled a list of the top places to see the best holiday light displays. Some are right here in our own back yard, others are a short drive away, and some are a little bit further than that. Whichever way you go, get ready to be wowed.

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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2022 Amelia Island

Whether you are here visiting for the holiday and don't have access to a kitchen or you just want to relax and enjoy someone else's cooking for a change, there will be something open on Christmas day sure to please every palate. Spend quality time with the ones you love and let someone else be in charge of clean up! Here are some places serving breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner on Christmas eve or day. 

Bon Appetit!

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day on Amelia Island 2022

Celebrate togetherness, friendship and love! Whether you would rather have someone else handle all of the cooking or if you just need an extra side dish or two, here is a list of Amelia Island restaurants that are either open on Thanksgiving Day, offer pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners to go, or have those last-minute items you need for a successful meal.

​Whatever category you may fall in, there are options to fit your needs!  Bon Appetit and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Amelia Island Beaches Ecosystem

Wondering what the straw-like stuff is on our beaches?  Or why sometimes there is a line of beach debris (both natural and manmade) many feet away from the current shoreline.  Let's dive into some beach science or ecosystem.  

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Labor Day 2022

If you are looking to celebrate what many of us refer to as an end-of-summer celebration, we've got you covered!  We even have some oceanfront units for your long weekend.  For most, this is a long weekend spent with family or friends at picnics, pools, beaches, or maybe you've decided to finish-up some yard work.   But do you know why it's a Federal Holiday?  

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Free Concert on Amelia Island

Sounds on Centre is a free event, fun for the entire family. 2022 Concerts are on First Fridays in April, May, June, August, September and October. (No concert in July in 2022.)

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4th of July on Amelia Island 2022

Wow!  What a great time to be on Amelia Island!  4th of July is one of the biggest celebration of the year, with so many places to enjoy the fireworks - from the beach to the marina, you'll be sure to catch a glimpse of them somewhere close to where you are staying.

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