I'll be in Amelia Island from 12/23 to 12/25, staying at RC. Can anyone tell me if the stores, parks, restaurants open on the 24th and 25th?

Amelia & Fernandina are pretty small & most of the shops are family-owned, I'd wager that they'd be open for a short time (maybe) on Xmas Eve but definitely not on Xmas Day.

Hey, Jesse, I'll be there, too, over Christmas. The Ritz is having three Christmas dinners, ranging from $35 to $90.

There are a couple more restaurants, too, but I can't recall them at the moment. I found this info at www.ameliaisland.com under "holiday info."

Thanks, guys! Arabella, I'll "see" you there.

Jesse,

For the 24th retail will probably be open til 5-6pm.
Other than the Ritz there are several B&B's. I imagine the one's with small restaurants attached will be open the the 24th and 25th.
Elizabeth's Pointe is Oceanfront, serves lunch, to those other than their guest.
Florida Inn on 4th off of Main Street Street has a restaurant attached, will probably be open. Homestyle-originally a railroad boarding house.
Brett's on the Water, I don't know their holiday schedule. They are closed Mondays. It's at the end of the historic Main Street at the Marina.
The RC will probably have several things planned. They typically have an elegant Tea. $25.00 a person.
Best Wishes, Sophie