Fernandina Beach in Southern Living Magazine

Fernandina Beach has been rated #1 Best Small Town Getaways by Southern Living magazine. This follows being mentioned as a Best Dream Town in Coastal Living. Southern Living called the island "postcard-perfect", "unpretentious and patient".

Author James T. Black starts the article by discussing Fernandina Beach's long history, saying it's one of the most fought after towns in the history, going back to 1565 when the Spanish threw out the French. "Fernandina Beach has learned to take what comes and take it easy".

The article highlights favorite areas on the island.

Favorite Inn: The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, located about 1.5 miles from the historic harbor, guests can ride bikes, fly kits, or just watch the waves roll in.

Best place for dinner: Le Clos, Chef Katherine Ewing opened Le Clos in a small cottage near the Fernandina Harbor in 1997. Each item on the menu brings a taste of France to Fernandina. Miss Ewing has earned degrees in pastry and cuisine from Le Cordon Blue and trained at the Ritz in Paris


Scenic Spot: Fort Clinch State Park, about two miles north of downtown, the Civil War-era for today shares the park with whire-sand beaches, 6 miles of hiking and biking trails, and campgrounds.

Fernandina Beach in Coastal living Magazine

Coastal Living Magazine has recently chosen Fernandina Beach as "Best Little Beach Town".

The special 12-page section in the 2010 September Issue of Coastal Living features a list called "Dream Town, The Best Little Beach Towns" and Fernandina Beach has been as one of the top ten in the United States. Places also in the top ten beach towns list are Montauk, New York; Beaufor, North Carolina; Langley, Washington; and Encintias, Califorina.

There were several highlighted Fernandina Beach areas throughout the article. The author, David Hanson, cited the North Beach as the "best beach", he referred to the main beach as "touristy". Fort clinch was "a place to take the kid camping neat the beach five miles away."

It is no surprise Fernandina Beach has made this list. With its historic roots, the town provides a culture that is rarely found in cities today. Canopy roads, historic buildings, and pirate stories, can only be found here. Add all that to the beautiful beaches and you create a unique atmosphere.

This article also supplies Amelia Island's businesses with much needed free marketing. Coastal Living adds a credibility that you cannot get with other advertising. I suspect real estate agents and property managers should see a boost in calls over the next few months.