Amelia Island
The first beach on Florida’s east coast is Amelia Island making it popular with visitors from Georgia and the Carolinas. Amelia Island Plantation, located on the south end of the island, is well known as a world class golf resort.
You’re allowed to drive on parts of Amelia Island, the sand is soft and a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended and even necessary on most beaches. One place you can drive is the south end of the Island at Amelia Island State Park.
The beaches are clean and the water is warm during the summer months, kayaking, fishing and surfing make this a great place to visit.