32 mi. north-east of Jacksonville is Amelia Island (pop. 15,000), an exclusive holiday island of coral limestone that has become a frequent venue of major tennis tournaments. In the north-west of the island is the very attractive bathing resort of Fernandina Beach. At its northern tip is Fort Clinch, built in 1847. Perhaps the most beautiful
holiday resort on the island is the Amelia Island Plantation, with an enchanting 12 mi. long beach, a golf course and a variety of facilities for water sports.