Picolo recommends · Hotel on Amelia Island, Florida
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Cycle under oaks trailing Spanish moss in the morning, then spend the afternoon on a beach that seems to run forever.
The bikes are lined up outside, and the paths lead off under old oaks with Spanish moss hanging from the branches. Amelia Island sits right at the top of Florida, a short way from Georgia, and the resort here spreads out like a small community of its own.
On the ocean side the beach runs on and on, and between the sand and the trees there are golf courses and several restaurants. It is a different Florida from the one most visitors picture: greener, slower and a long way from Miami Beach.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Omni Amelia Island Resort
We chose it for families who want to spend a holiday outdoors rather than in queues. Bikes, a long beach and space to roam make it easy for children to burn energy, and parents get calm evenings.
North Florida has real winters by local standards, so December to February can be too cool for the beach. The resort is large and spread out, and if you want city life or theme parks, you are in the wrong corner of the state.
What you get
- Long beach on the Atlantic
- Bike paths under the oaks
- Golf courses
- Several restaurants
- Space for families to roam
A day at Omni Amelia Island Resort
- Morning
- A bike ride under the oaks before the heat builds.
- Midday
- Swimming and sandcastles on the long beach.
- Afternoon
- A round of golf or a nap in the shade.
- Evening
- Dinner in Fernandina Beach, the island’s old town.
Location
Amelia Island, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Omni Amelia Island Resort
Where is Omni Amelia Island Resort?
It is on Amelia Island in the far north-east of Florida, just south of Georgia and a short drive from Jacksonville and its airport.
Is Omni Amelia Island Resort good for families?
Yes. The beach, bike paths and open space suit active children, and with restaurants on site you rarely need to get back in the car.
When is the beach season at Omni Amelia Island Resort?
Roughly from April to October. Winters in north Florida are noticeably cooler than in Miami, so the sea and the sand are best from spring through early autumn.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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