Triathlons at Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island
Located 30 miles from downtown Jacksonville, Amelia Island is one of the most popular destinations in Northeast Florida. Visitors to Amelia island enjoy strolling the streets of the downtown historic district, absorbing its rich cultural past and a wide array of fine restaurants, boutiques, galleries, inns and outdoor activities. The island also hosts numerous festivals and world-class events, including the Atlantic Coast Triathlon Half Iron Distance and AmeliaMan Olympic Distance events held in October.
Within the quaint Victorian seaport village, you will find charming bed and breakfast inns, specialty shops and dining delights all within walking distance. The coastline of the island boasts 13 miles of spectacular sandy beaches as well as luxury resorts, hotels, and bed and breakfasts within steps of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fernandina Beach
Discovered by French explorer Jean Ribault, who set foot on where Fernandina Beach is located in 1562, encompasses seven square miles in the north-central portion of Amelia Island, bounded on the north by the St. Marys River; on the west by the Amelia River; on the south by the municipal airport and golf course; and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
