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The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state.
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The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northern end of Amelia Island in the northeastern part of the state.
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A beautiful lighthouse and a marvel to witness. The Amelia Island Lighthouse is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, built in 1838. A lot of people in the reviews are upset that it's only open on Saturdays, but that seems unfair, since it's clearly stated on Google. I went on a Wednesday, and got these photos. You can walk up to the gate and see the lighthouse through the trees. Even when the lighthouse is open, you cannot climb it, so this is probably a lighthouse best for lighthouse lovers. It's inside a neighborhood, but the neighbors are lovely, a gentleman even told me the best place to stand to take pictures. At the base of the neighborhood is a park. I parked here and walked to the lighthouse (a 5min walk). After walking back to my car, I decided I wanted to see the lighthouse in action, so I decided to walk on the sidewalk past the park, to the water. I walked along the road until I saw the lighthouse over the top of the trees. It doesn't look like that good of a view in the photo attached, but you actually have a much clearer view in person. I had come late in the day, so it was proper dusk. I left the sidewalk and onto a little reedy plateau by the water. I simply stood there in the reeds for a long while, getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, but just watching the light revolve. It was so beautiful and I felt so lucky in that moment to live in this beautiful state, where I can stand in the darkness and watch something 180 years old shine.
Mary SnyderMary Snyder
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Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island historic lighthouse can be easily accessed by driving through a nearby residential neighborhood. Although there isn't much to do at the lighthouse itself, it offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Florida and the picturesque Fernandina Beach area. Unfortunately, the lighthouse itself is not typically open to the public, but tours can be arranged upon request. Additionally, restroom facilities are not available to visitors, and the lighthouse grounds are only accessible on Saturdays. Despite these limitations, I recommend checking out this historic landmark if you happen to be in the area on a Saturday when it is open. It is an important piece of history that is well worth experiencing.
John Hootman (Shoot It Raw Photograph)John Hootman (Shoot It Raw Photograph)
30
First, I must say I knocked 2 stars because of #1 NOT being opened during the hours they advertise (info. on the Internet says the grounds are only opened on Saturdays 11am to 2pm. This is a lie!) and #2 lack of information (no one at the Parks and Recreation Dept. even answers the phone). We drove all the way from St. Petersburg, FL to see this lighthouse and (in part...I guess because we saw it!) it was a waste of money & time. Nobody was there. All you can do is take pictures from the outside. It's sad that there are a lot of people still interested in visiting these iconic structures but there's no support for this type of tourism. There should be an album where you can get stamped for every lighthouse visited.
Cesar E QuevedoCesar E Quevedo
60
I went Saturday August 17th at 11:00, and it was open to park and walk around the lighthouse. Several others came and went as I was there taking pictures, expect to spend about 10 minutes there at most. There are a few benches if you'd like to sit and rest. The lighthouse is beautiful, and worth the visit if you enjoy lighthouses and are in the area. As others have said, it's only open on Saturdays starting at 11:00 for a few hours. There are no facilities there, just simply a few parking spaces and the lighthouse. It's located in the middle of a neighborhood and the "driveway" up to it is 1 lane.
Alex BennettAlex Bennett
20
Visited in Sept 2020 when the lighthouse was open for very limited hours, Saturday and Sunday only, so I was unable to go to or inside the lighthouse itself which was a huge disappointment. Saw the top of the lighthouse from the main road and from a view point I found in Fort Clinch State Park. Access to it is limited but it doesn't make the lighthouse any less amazing or beautiful. The staff at the Fernandina Beach Recreation were great in answering questions. Can't wait to return another time when everything reopens to be able to go visit the lighthouse.
PNW NikkiPNW Nikki
50
This lighthouse is never open. Well except for 2 hours on a Saturday. You can pull up to the gate and get a picture of it. The grounds aren't kept up, but I guess if you can't go in, there is no need. The lighthouse is off of Lighthouse circle which is smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood. You can see the tip of it from a pull off in Fort Clinch entrance. But because of the treeline, you only see the top part...and it is lit. So that's pretty cool.
Brian & Nicole LoveBrian & Nicole Love
100
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