Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) 2021 Annual Conference Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Amelia Island
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Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) 2021 Annual Conference Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Amelia Island, Florida (904) 261-6161 July 26 – August 1, 2021 SEALS Hospitality Committee Guide Omni Resort, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville Restaurants * Entertainment * Recreation Groceries * Pharmacies * Hospitals * Banks Table of Contents The Hospitality Committee ___________________________________ 4 Omni Amelia Island Resort: Arrival and Departure ________________ 5 Omni Amelia Island Resort: Directions _________________________ 6 Map of Amelia Island _______________________________________ 7 Navigating the Island _______________________________________ 8 SEALS Resort Specials ______________________________________ 9 Traveling Around the Omni Resort ____________________________ 10 Omni Resort Fitness, Golf, Pools, Spa, and Tennis _______________ 11 The Shops at Omni Amelia Island ____________________________ 14 Family Resort Activities and Tours ___________________________ 15 Resort Amenities for Children and Teens _______________________ 16 Resort Dining ____________________________________________ 17 Amelia Island Dining Outside the Resort _______________________ 19 Amelia Island Familiar Chain Eateries _________________________ 28 Amelia Island Groceries ____________________________________ 29 Amelia Island Area Activities ________________________________ 30 Shopping - Amelia Island ___________________________________ 31 Island Golfing Outside the Resort _____________________________ 32 Amelia Island Horseback Riding _____________________________ 33 Amelia Island Parks _______________________________________ 34 Other Nearby Parks, Beaches and Places of Interest _______________ 35 Amelia Island Health & Financial Services _____________________ 36 2 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA _______________________________ 37 Selected Jacksonville Restaurants _____________________________ 39 Jacksonville Places of Interest ________________________________ 41 Jacksonville Health Services _________________________________ 42 Jacksonville Banks ________________________________________ 43 3 The Hospitality Committee Linda A. Malone—Chair Charles W. “Rocky” Rhodes—Vice Chair [email protected] [email protected] William & Mary Law School South Texas College of Law Houston Williamsburg, Virginia Houston, Texas Tiffany Atkins Vincent P. Cardi Elon University School of Law West Virginia University College of Law Greensboro, North Carolina Morgantown, West Virginia Jessica Garcia-Brown Suparna Malemparti Nova Southeastern University Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Shepard Broad College of Law Atlanta, Georgia Fort Lauderdale, Florida Christina M. Sautter Bradley S. Shannon Paul M. Hebert Law Center Florida Coastal School of Law Louisiana State University Jacksonville, Florida Baton Rouge, Louisiana Patrick Tolan Stacey A. Tovino WMU-Cooley School of Law University of Oklahoma College of Law Tampa, Florida Norman, Oklahoma Marilyn L. Uzdavines Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law Fort Lauderdale, Florida The Hospitality Committee thanks Mason and Marcelle Rhodes, Hettie Heinrich at South Texas College of Law Houston, and David and Kimberly Brennen for their invaluable assistance in composing this guide. 4 Omni Amelia Island Resort: Arrival and Departure • https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island • Check-in: 4 PM. Check-out: 11 AM • 1PM check-out may be available for $75 • After 1 PM, full nightly rates apply 5 Omni Amelia Island Resort: Directions By Car: • The Resort is approximately 18 miles from I-95, Exit 373. Follow Rte. 200 (A1A) East across the Intercoastal Waterway Bridge. Then follow the signs directing you to the Omni Resort with a right after the bridge on Amelia Island Parkway before rejoining the A1A as Rte. 105 and proceeding toward the southern tip of Amelia Island. The Resort entrance will be on your left. • From the Jacksonville International Airport. – The Resort is approximately 34 miles by Routes I-295, I-95 South, 9A, 105 and A1A. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes. • Private and corporate aircraft charters can also fly directly to Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, four miles north of the Resort. 6 Map of Amelia Island 7 Navigating the Island Most of Amelia Island is within the city limits of Fernandina Beach, Florida, the county seat of Nassau County. There are also a few unincorporated communities on Amelia Island, such as Amelia City, American Beach, and Franklintown. For purposes of this guide, the restaurants, amenities, and attractions on Amelia Island will be separated into three basic geographical areas: Southern Resort Area The Omni Resort is located near the southern tip of the island, with the Ritz Carlton Resort approximately 3.5 miles to the north on the A1A. There are additional golf courses stretching for a couple of miles north of the Ritz Carlton. Many of the businesses and restaurants in this portion of the island cater to the residents and visitors of the resorts. Central Island This area of the island, stretching north from the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, has public beaches on its east side and a variety of businesses catering to the beachgoing crowds and the local community, including casual eateries, local shopping, and large grocery stores such as Publix, Winn-Dixie, and Walmart. Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach In the far northwestern portion of the island, approximately 10 miles from the Omni Resort (20-25 minutes by car), is a 50-block historic district with upscale and casual dining, shopping full of eclectic and independent shops, local history museums and markers, and local art. 8 SEALS Resort Specials No Resort Fee (usual fee is waived or incorporated in room rate) Attendees receive the following amenities without additional fees: ● in-room coffee station and coffee in lobby from 4-6 a.m. ● refreshment station in lobby from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ● poolside amenities ● beach access and beach games ● unlimited use of health and fitness center ● golf driving range privileges and bucket of balls ● on-property tram resort transportation services ● unlimited internet access in guest rooms and lobby ● unlimited local and toll-free phone calls Self-Parking Discount 50% discount on self-parking to $10 per day. Golf Discount and Preferred Reservations at Oak Marsh Course 10% discount on golf greens and rentals at Oak Marsh Course. Please note that this does not apply to the Long Point course. Spa Discount 10% off spa treatments. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in guest rooms, lobby, and meeting spaces 9 Traveling Around the Omni Resort An interactive resort map is available at: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island/property- details/resort-map Tram: A tram runs throughout the resort, with stops at all the villas, the hotel lobby, the conference center, the village shops and restaurants, the tennis and racquet center, the golf pro shop, and other amenities, currently from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. You may dial “0” to request a tram. Walking: Most amenities can be reached by a less than 15-minute walk from the centrally located hotel, although the walk may be farther from one of the villas. Driving: For those renting a car, there are parking locations near all the resort’s amenities. SEALS self-parking rate is $10 per day, a 50% discount from the typical self-parking rate. 10 Omni Resort Fitness, Golf, Pools, Spa, and Tennis Beaches: 3.5 miles of uncrowded, unspoiled beaches Pools: Largest poolscape in Northeastern Florida open from 7 a.m. until evening featuring: o Adult-only infinity edge swimming pool o 10,000 sq/ft family friendly pool o Children’s splash park o Two hot-tubs Spa Resort: Full-service spa and salon, open Tues-Sun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located in the resort shopping village. 10% SEALS discount on spa services. Reservations ext. 2220 or by email, [email protected] 11 Tennis Resort: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., reservations required for court time and programs • Cliff Drysdale Tennis professionals • 23 Har-Tru® fast-dry clay tennis courts • Resort Tennis Pro Shop (904) 277-5145 Health and Fitness Centers: • (Small) Hotel Fitness Center accessible by key card 24/7 • Fitness Center at Racquet Park open 6 a.m. (7 a.m. weekends) to 6 p.m. fully equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. o 20-yard indoor heated lap pool o Pelotons o Personal trainers & group classes o Full-service locker rooms 12 Golf Resort Courses: 36 holes of championship golf on two courses: • Oak Marsh (above)—6500-yard, 18-hole course designed by Peter Dye with water hazards on most holes, numerous bulk- headed greens, and a variety of bunkers. 10% SEALS discount on green fees and rentals at Oak Marsh. • Long Point—6,750-yard, 18-hole course designed by Tom Fazio primarily for use by Amelia Island Club members. Resort guests may book tee times one day in advance, subject to availability, by calling (904) 277-5908. SEALS discount does not apply to Long Point. Golf instruction, junior clinics, and coaching available. Golf Pro Shop (904) 277-5907 13 The Shops at Omni Amelia Island A shopping village located within walking distance of the hotel features a wide selection of boutiques, restaurants, and souvenir stores. This pedestrian and pet-friendly shopping village offers everything from fine art to homemade gelato. Boutiques and souvenir shops include: • Amelia’s Signature Shop • Artists’ Guild and Gallery • Chico’s • Harrison’s Mercantile • Marché Burette (French-style market with a deli) • Natural Slice (surf merchandise and pizza) • Sportswear Shops • The