Upscale developments mark this private beach: Summer Beach is actually an upscale resort development consisting of private homes, condos and the Ritz-Carlton Resort on Amelia Island.
Many of the homes and condos are available for vacation rental and the Ritz-Carlton boasts 445 units ranging from $129 to $2000 per night.
The Ritz-Carlton has 1.5 miles of pristine beachfront and it is the only mainland Ritz-Carlton that has a champtionship golf course. Other amenities include pools, tennis, croquet, and more.
Location: Summer Beach is located at the south end of Fernandina Beach.
Directions: Access via Amelia Island Parkway (Highway A1A) just south of Fernandina Beach city limits.
Parking: Beaches are for the use of residents, registered guests, and their visitors only.
Hours: None posted.
Facilities: Facilities -- concessions, rest rooms, showers and a visitors center -- are for the use of residents, registered guests, and their visitors only.
