The Yulee center point is around 5 miles west of Amelia Island Ghost Tours and 8 miles west of FTX Arena.
The best times to visit Yulee for outdoor tourist fun and comfortable temperatures are between late March and late May and between early October and mid-November. If you like hot weather, you'll enjoy the summer months, when high temperatures range from the mid-80s to the low 90s
High temps between November and March are in the 60s and 70s, with winter lows in the 40s, so any season can be comfortable and fun. Hotel prices will be the lowest in winter if you're all right with lower temperatures.
AAA members get discounts at Comfort Inn Yulee - Fernandina Beach in Yulee, seven miles from the Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. Rooms are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also provides free newspapers, a television in a common area, and a complimentary buffet breakfast.
The three-star Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach also provides AAA discounts. Rooms feature kitchens that have full-size refrigerators and stovetops, 55-inch smart TVs, and free wired and wireless internet access. The outdoor pool and spa tub will refresh you, and you can work out in the fitness center or take advantage of a discount at a nearby fitness facility. The hotel also provides three beach bars, free breakfast, a 24-hour business center, a fireplace in the lobby, a terrace with barbecue grills, a limo and town car service, and a free grocery shopping service.
You'll enjoy good value for your money when you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel Jacksonville North - Fernandina in rural Yulee, 16 miles from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The attractive and spacious rooms are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free wired and wireless internet access, and suites are available as well. You can swim laps in the outdoor pool and work out in the fitness center. The hotel also offers a business center and free newspapers in the lobby. Free breakfast is served each morning.
Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island Historic Harbor Front is centrally located in Fernandina Beach, just steps away from Blue Door Artists and the Fernandina Beach Historic District. In this value-rich property, you'll enjoy a pillowtop bed, a refrigerator, an LCD television, and free wired and wireless internet access. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, business center, free newspapers, and free breakfast.
Amelia Island, part of the Sea Island chain and the northernmost barrier island on Florida's Atlantic coast, is a beautiful destination near Yulee. The island is 13 miles, and its widest point is four miles. On the island, you'll find beautiful beaches, native plants and wildlife, and the communities of Fernandina Beach, Amelia City, and American Beach. Five golf courses are Oak Marsh Course, Fernandina Beach Golf Club, Amelia River Golf Club, Golf Club of Amelia Island, and Long Point Course, which is at the Amelia Island Club.
Amelia Island hosts the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, The Amelia Island Film Festival, and the Amelia Island Blues Festival. Visit the Main Beach, go hiking on the Amelia Island Trail, explore Fort Clinch State Park, or go on a walking tour of Fernandina Beach, You can go hang gliding, visit a pinball museum, enjoy an escape room, go on trolley tours, and see the Amelia Island Community Theater on stage. There's no end to the possibilities on Amelia Island.
St. Mary's Submarine Museum in St. Mary's focuses on the history of the Submarine Force in two floors and nearly 5,000 square feet of exhibit space. You can see a working periscope, torpedo models, a deep-diving suit and submarine uniforms, and displays made from submarines, as well as photos, plaques, and documents. More than 99% of all World War II submarine combat war patrol are housed in the museum. You'll see a fantastic view of the St. Mary's River.
Take a ferry from St. Mary's to Spend a lovely day at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island is the largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia and offers undeveloped beaches, large marshes, and unspoiled maritime forests. You'll also see historic sites and ruins, critical habitat and nesting areas, and diverse plant and wildlife areas. Interpretive and educational programs are also available, as well as guided tours.
If you're a golfer, Yulee is an ideal place to be. Among the several courses in the area are two world-class golf courses: The 7,000-acre Golf Club at North Hampton, designed in part by Arnold Palmer, and the Amelia National Golf & Country Club, designed by Tom Fazio. Both are par-72 18-hole courses. Other courses are in the area as well.
Yulee, Florida, is a quiet spot that will make a great home base. You'll find many restaurants right in town, from Willie Jewell's Old School Barb-B-Q to the Four Seasons Bistro, as well as a bowling alley and shopping opportunities such as the Shoppes at Amelia Concourse and Antiques and More Treasures. And you have a wealth of beautiful and exciting destinations in all directions, whether you want to head to busy beaches or pristine wilderness.
Below are reviews of the city of Yulee, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
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Yulee is a sweet place with so many eating and shopping options. Very much enjoyed our stay!
Yulee is a sweet place with so many eating and shopping options. Very much enjoyed our stay!
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The hotel is very close to Fernandina Beach and Jax Beach. There are also excellent stores and restaurants just down the road from this location.