The Amelia River provides access to the Atlantic Ocean and Amelia Island. Golf, play tennis, sail and fish among miles of waterways and beaches. History buffs enjoy the pre-civil war landmarks and period architecture. The events calendar is peppered with celebrations including wine tastings, parades, festivals and concerts, with something for everyone year-round. Steeped in southern charm and history, Fernandina Beach was recently named one of the top 12 travel destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. There is a 50-block historic district with Victorian mansions and cottages, Centre Street—home to many fine galleries, shops and restaurants; 1,086 acres of pristine beaches and dunes, nature trails, pond and salt marshes that will soothe and intrigue nature lovers. The fishing pier, extending 1,500 feet into Cumberland Sound, is an anglers delight. Cast your line any season of the year on Amelia and expect to have a fight on your hands. Two deep inlets and numerous natural offshore live-bottom ledges make the local waters very attractive to game fish. Further out, deep-sea charters offer the chance to bring home dinner or land a world record.