This is one of the best beaches for watching sunrises. I have come to this beach twice now, and I'm in awe of the breathtaking views of the sunrise. It is known locally as the shark tooth beach because locals find quite a few here. My family and I found just 1 after a weekend of looking, but got a lot of shells I will be using for art. Memorial benches are set for visitors to sit and watch the sea as well as sunrises. read more

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A Major Let-Down Tourist Trap. Avoid unless you like being taken advantage of After seeing many reviews describing this town as one of Florida's best small, charming towns, Sorry to say how this town is a major let down. The charm and overall scene is decent enough, no argument. What is so unfortunate is the town government apparently recently (2026) made all public parking a pay scheme generator. Sad. A total sell-out and a clear signal that they don't value and want to attract tourists- they see tourists as suckers to inflate their town bottom line It's not nice enough to justify that. IMO few things are unless you are a world class tourist site or located within a major population center. Instead, do the nearby Amelia Island Plantation. Stunning! We do value the nearby Amelia Island Plantation area and the outstanding resorts of the Omni or Ritz Carlton. But Fernandina Beach is just something to not support as its intentions are sorely misplaced read more

Beautiful area on Amelia Island. Very old and historic area. Some amazing architecture that has been preserved for us to see what that if was like in this area over 100+ years ago. . read more

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The beach is wide and sandy. The first time we came to check it out, we'd come back from dinner and we stopped at one of the small beach access areas. There's small parking areas and you can walk between the houses up and over the dunes to the beach and water. Think that's great that you don't always have to go to one of the main beaches to enjoy the experience... and the night we went -- the cool breezes coming off the ocean. read more

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All you South-Beach types might need to keep driving, but that's fine for the rest of us left to enjoy the Fernandina magic. Laid-back N.Florida vibes and a fun downtown scene sum up the sun-scene. First stop the beach. Wide flat spaces give plenty of room for strolls, runs, or bike rides. Stop along the way at the beachfront hangout to dine in ocean breezes. Plenty of choices on the beach side or across the street, or grab a hotel/house within walking distance of the sand. Next let's head downtown where the lighted trees illuminate your search for the perfect little beachside dining experience. You'll have many choices from burgers to Cuban and of course seafood or "American". When you're full, stroll further to find some ice cream or just head back to the beach for some night views. Get up early to enjoy the sunrise, and get ready to do it all again. Time will begin to flow together with the waves and sun as you lose yourself in Fernandina. I'll return when I'm ready to relax as usual. read more

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Such a wonderful beach! This beach is definitely a hidden gem in Florida and very close to the Georgia border (6hr drive from ATL). The water is nice Semi-clear and there are plenty of nice seashells to collect Along the way. you can even drive you car onto the beach (with 4 wheel drive) which is so convenient. read more

Fernandina Beach is a beautiful beach with calm waves and natural dunes. located in Nassau County, Florida, on Amelia Island. There is an interesting history that one can discover while on Amelia Island such as the Spanish presence during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. We were fortunate to have a balcony view of Fernandina Beach from our hotel to enjoy sunrise and the evening sounds of the beach. read more

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What a beautiful place to see a sunrise or just hang out and enjoy the day . Lots of parking next to the Sandbar restaurant read more

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The best I can go for the town and for beach part of Fernandina Beach is a simple OK, three stars. Neither the town nor the main beach are very impressive. The Main Beach itself is quiet to the point of being plane straight out boing. Yes, the water is nice. The sand is nice too, but that is pretty much common to all of the beaches of Florida and this beach has nothing to set it apart. There are showers, toilet facilities and a little children's playground, but other than free parking, nothing and with nothing nearby of any noteworthy attraction. Likewise the town of Fernandina Beach doesn't amount to much. None of the restaurants have anything that would distinguish them or mark them as special. However, the all do serve up really fresh tasty seafood. For camping, however, I've found Fernandina Beach's Fort Clinch to really be super with its charm of live oak and hanging air moss. read more

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I absolutely love Fernandina Beach. The beach is very clean and the water is clear. What I really love about this beach is it has never been crowded (at least not when we've been here). We've always had a whole lot of space all to ourselves. There's free parking in different areas and it's a short walk down to the beach. Make sure you do wear flip-flops because the sand does get very hot! Great beach to come to if you're looking for a more peaceful experience or romantic experience. I also love to come here when I'm doing beach photo shoots because I can get great shots without people being in the background. I just recently did my daughter's maternity photos here. This is also a good beach to find shells. I mean, there's not like a plethora of them or anything, but I've more whole shells here than I at any of our other beaches. read more

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My favorite local beach yet!!! Very clean & family friendly or for a getaway by yourself! read more

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Food poisoning! Been sick since last night- had one grilled and one fried chicken taco.

It can either be considered the first beach or the last beach in Florida depending on how you see it but rest assured that it's worth a visit. A smaller beach town lined with a charming downtown district overlooks this quaint beach. Florida really outdid itself with this beach as it's favorited by people all throughout the world. It's located on the northern tip of Amelia Island and overlooks Georgia as it borders their southernmost state park. Locals and tourists come here for fishing, surfing, and overall relaxation which is apparent during your first glimpse at this slice of paradise. This is as cold as Florida can get so if you're coming to catch a few waves, don't leave your wetsuit behind during the cooler months. Parking isn't a hassle and the town has so much to offer so it's worth a visit. read more

If you are up north or west and tired of the snow and retrace and thinking of moving your family to Fernandina Beach, do all a favor and do as Nancy Regan told you. Just say NO. It's a terrible place. The locals are very set in their ways and DO NOT want to change things to the way it was at the place you Moved from. And the sand. Horrible. Gets into everything. Very stressful. Miami is much better. Or any other place really. Too boring for you here. Thanks read more

We come here once or twice a year to visit family from out of town. The beach is absolutely beautiful no matter the time of year. Seashells line the beach for miles. There are not typically a lot of people out around February, so it's more peaceful. read more

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The perfect place to walk . It is very close to me.the beach is clean. Great place to pick up shell. There is WiFi near atlantic Grab a coffee at flash foods love to walk at low tide. read more

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Look it is Fried Seafood...BUT... it is fresh off the boat and fairly quickly to the window. Nothing fancy here but fast good food straight from the boat. Customer service is eh....but at this place your not paying for customer service but quality food! Keep up the good work Timoti's! read more

Seriously this is the absolutely best beach in the area! The landscape has definitely changed since Hurricane Matthew whipped through its shores, but fortunately the beach still looks beautiful. We take our dogs here every weekend, it provides such an open and clean space for them to run, chase sticks and catch the waves when its warm. Even though the beach is dog friendly, I have never ran into dog poop or garbage in general. This is one of the cleanest beaches in the Jacksonville area. read more

This is a very nice, calm, and peaceful beach....There haven't been a lot of people around all of the times we've been here. You cans park on the beach which is okay in this case because parking is pretty close although it is a little bit of a walk... This is a great beach to just come and soak in the sun and relax... read more

The nearest town from the Omni amelia, it has a quaint small town feeling with stores mostly one levelled and the beach not too far away. There are shops and restaurants along the 3 block radius of the town. There are also river tours which was interesting and you get to learn the history of the island. Value 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Service 4/5 Quality 4/5 16/20 read more

I love this beach! They've quite a bit of parking around the area! There's a few restaurants within walking distances. I believe a few condominiums and hotels nearby as well. The beach's sand was soft and warm! Parts of the beach had broken up sea shells but aside from that it was beautiful!! They've got showers for you to wash off and restrooms nearby. They sometimes have local festivals and lots of parks nearby to get out too! read more

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Went on vacation to Jacksonville, FL and visited Fernandina Beach. The water was so clean! Huge beach area and best of all, vehicles can be driven onto the it. We had such a great time! Can't wait til we can visit again! read more

Nice beach! We live in Georgia so this is the beach that we will drive to for the nicer water (in comparison to where we live...). If you enter the beach by the restaurant "Sliders," you can drive on the beach if you have 4 wheel drive. Seriously do not try this if you only have two wheel drive! We saw many cars get stuck quickly. The beach here is dog friendly on a 6 foot leash. I had a hard time finding out for sure if it was ok to bring Fido or not on the Internet, so we left her at home. There were a few dogs on the beach and beach patrol was right there so trust me ;) no alcohol is permitted but I'm sure if you're not a moron about it, you're good. We've been here a couple times and I'm sure we will be back! read more

If I am going to a beach in the NEFL area it is Fernandina Beach. The beaches are ALWAYS clean and never really that busy. We had stopped by the beach near Sliders during the 4th of July and there were quite a few people out there, however, it was mostly families and well-behaved beach goers. I hope these beaches stay clean and fun! read more

I enjoy Fernandina Beach for it's peacefulness. I have gone surfing here many times. Mostly bye myself with no one to fight for waves with. The beaches are clean from most trash left behind by people who can't respect the beaches. read more

This is a fun place to visit! Lots to see and do downtown. Take a day and walk around to see what it has to offer!