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Summer Beach

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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.

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