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Nassau County Beaches (Fernandina)
City of Fernandina Beaches
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City of Fernandina Beaches

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One of Florida's first tourist destinations in the late 1800s, Fernandina's beautiful beaches, charming 50-block historic district, year-round cultural events, fabulous dining and varied shops and galleries continue to enchant visitors.

Named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, the quaint seaport is steeped in history with an amazingly preserved downtown brimming with Victorian architectural gems.

Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. The city's famed Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival began as an annual shrimp boat race. Half a century later, the Shrimp Festival's mix of shrimp, art, entertainment and pirates (yes, pirates!) now annually entertains more than 100,000 people each May.

Fernandina Beach offers residents a variety of lifestyles, including historical and modern urban residential areas along with a distinctive beach community.

amenities

BBQ Grills

BBQ Grills

Cell Service

Cell Service

Free Parking

Free Parking

Picnic

Picnic

Playground

Playground

Restaurants Nearby

Restaurants Nearby

Restrooms

Restrooms

Showers

Showers

Leashed Dogs

Leashed Dogs

ADA Parking

ADA Parking

Accessibility Mat

Accessibility Mat

activities

American Football

American Football

Basketball

Basketball

Biking

Biking

Electric Scooter

Electric Scooter

Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding

Skateboarding

Skateboarding

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Soccer

Soccer

Surfing

Surfing

Swimming

Swimming

Volleyball

Volleyball

Windsurfing

Windsurfing

prohibitions

No Alcohol

No Alcohol

No Amplified Music

No Amplified Music

No Camping

No Camping

No Drones

No Drones

No Fire Pits

No Fire Pits

No Firearms

No Firearms

No Hole Digging

No Hole Digging

No Motorized Crafts

No Motorized Crafts

No Motorized Scooters

No Motorized Scooters

hazards

High Surf

High Surf

Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Large Waves

Large Waves

Rip Currents

Rip Currents

Sharks

Sharks

Stingrays

Stingrays

Strong Currents

Strong Currents

Aquatic Risk

Caution

There is always aquatic risk. Please check in with a lifeguard prior to swimming. Our department determines aquatic risk factors based on ocean conditions.

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.