This is one of the best beaches for watching sunrises. I have come to this beach twice now, and I'm…read morein 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.

A Major Let-Down Tourist Trap. Avoid unless you like being…read moretaken 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

5/16/26 Main Beach has a nice size lot besides Salt Life Restaurant (which I'm sure developers…read morewould love) that is used for community events-thank you! Today was Wild Amelia for many educational groups, nonprofits for the environment, parks, native animals in area, local vendors (including kids booths either things they made), food/beer trucks, kids/adult fun booths and live, local music! Great weather to open the beaches too-also an impressive sand sculpture! Fun day!!

We stopped by the main beach to take a walk along the water line, test the water temperature, and…read morelook for shells. The beach was clean, white and wide. It takes a bit to walk from the parking lot to the water so we understood why so many folks had those carts with wheels. There were a few benches at the edge of the parking lot right on the start of the beach. We sat for a bit here, too, enjoying a cool breeze coming off the water. Although there's no shade anywhere except if you've brought your own umbrella, it was still pleasant. We did join the folks looking for sharks teeth. The beach has been replenished with fill so if you dig a bit by the water, you can uncover all sorts of tiny bits. We hadn't come prepared with digging tools as some had so we were not seriously looking. And the folks with their metal detectors were also wending their way up and down. We liked this beach and if we'd been in town longer, we'd have come here again for a bit of r and r. It's great that it is a public beach open to all. There were not many people swimming or even in the water. I'm not sure if it was undertow there or not. There were no lifeguards that we saw.

A 30 min drive from where we were staying - what a beautiful beach! There was hardly anyone there…read moreon July 4th weekend. The waves were intense, but much fun. A cool breeze made for a wonderful beach day!

Intrigued by what we saw at the Amelia Island Museum, we wanted to see the place for ourselves…read more Basically this beach was a place during the 1930-60s where Afro Americans could go to enjoy the beach. It was 1000 feet of beach front, purchased by an African American Insurance Executive. There were famous entertainers who performed at the now defunct club. The day we visited there were lots of trucks parked on the beach and lots of fishermen. Besides the beach, what I really wanted to see was NaNa, the tallest sand dune in Florida. Standing some 60+ feet, named by a somewhat famous black entertainer who performed throughout Europe,but made American Beach her home.

Just as beautiful as the last time I was here. Untouched land and beaches make this place so…read moremagical it's hard to describe. Where horses, turkey, pigs, rattlesnakes and who know what else roam freely. It's not an easy island to get to and once you arrive it's not easy staying here either but I absolutely love coming here. There are no grocery stores, gas stations or any restaurants so you have to bring everything and I mean everything with you. Just getting your vehicle here is a hefty price. It's worth every penny.

Beautiful and unique experience. Where else can you see crumbling ruins from the gilded age, the…read morebeach, and a herd of wild horses? There is something here for everyone and for people of all abilities. Most of the main part of the island is flat, including from the dock and up to the ruins (it's about 0.4 to half a mile from the dock to the ruins--and there are beach wheelchairs). There's also a main road that traverses the island from one end to the other for about 18 miles that can be traveled by bicycle. There's also an inn and multiple historical structures you can visit. You can also visit a beautiful, mostly empty beach! I got off at the first stop, which is the most challenging stop, meaning I had to climb over sand dunes to get to the beach. It was QUITE the workout and exhausting (I felt it for days after). Someone told me that the second ferry stop is a much easier, more direct path to the beach. This was a wonderful, serene location. I saw several groups of horses along my hike. The greenery is beautiful. I wouldn't mind coming back and setting up camp (permit required) so I can travel the whole island on bike and by foot. Spending more time on the tranquil beach. I wouldn't spend time at the end, as it's 900-1000 dollars or more per night with a two night minimum. If you're looking to visit the island during the day, the RiverView Hotel is RIGHT THERE, essentially directly across from the ferry, and costs about 200 a night for great vintage rooms with comfy beds. Please see my reviews of the ferry and Molly's tours to build a whole itinerary. You'll never see anything else like this, anywhere else in the world probably. It's a fairly cost effective trip, with the ferry costing just over 40 bucks round trip, the inn costing about 200 a night, and the island entry fee being just a few bucks.

You are at the beach - of course it's 5 stars White sand,…read moreshells, semi warm water & ocean waves all day! A plus is you can bring your vehicle on the beach and park to sit on the sand Plenty of shells to comb thru walk along the shoreline- what a prefect aite to come & see!

Very relaxing and not overcrowded beach. Lots of space to enjoy the weather and get your vitamin…read moreSea. You are allowed to being your dog (pickup after them) and park on the beach in designated areas. The sand is soft and enjoyable to walk on for long distances. Great place for shell collecting and even looking for shark teeth. Lots of good places nearby. I highly recommend this beach for relaxing and time with family.

Beautiful beach with breathtaking views. The beach is clean and if you are a shark tooth or shell…read morecollector, this definitely the beach for you. Every time I go, I come home with a couple of shark teeth. Although I'm not really a shell collector, I end up taking a few home because you can always find beautiful unbroken shells with so many colors. And the seascape isn't cluttered with high rise hotels. One of my favorite beaches in the Surrounding Jacksonville area

Took a drive to the North End and it's fabulous.. go out and try a new adventure on the quiet side…read moreof the island. Found sharks teeth, great shells, great views of Fort Clinch!! Very tranquil for a leisurely walk!! Gift yourself and go explore!!

I came by here to watch the beach while the sun was setting. It has several gazebo's that can be…read morerented for holiday or birthday gatherings. This really made my night. It's a beautiful beach. Pros: great parking, clean area. Cons:none Recommend? Yes!

I've stopped in a couple times to this beach. A popular spot for equestrians, you can always see…read morehorses on this beach. Pavilions near the parking lot, overlook the Atlantic ocean & a large bath house is clean & has plenty of space to change. This is a great place for a picnic, gathering or just another day at the beach.

I was recommended the trail to the beach by Jacksonville Beach Moms. It is a mile long, with sand,…read moredirt, tree roots, and pine needles. You could pull a wagon over it, but I decided to carry my toddler son instead of using a stroller . It was easy to walk the path from the parking lot. You have to use the QR code on the sign by the entrance to pay for parking, $3. There was parking spots, but it does fill up quickly, even at 11 am on a Wednesday. The beach was open and very few people around. Mostly people walking the beach or fishing, but my son and I had the beach to ourselves for the most part. It was a nice day, and we had fun putting our feet in the water and sitting on the sand. I know the driftwood is popular for family pictures, and there is plenty of it. I highly recommend this beach and the short trail to it.

Words really can't describe how beautiful and peaceful this place was. Wonderful photos to take.read more

When we arrived on a Sunday at 5pm the parking lot was almost empty which was a plus for beach…read moreparking. There are decent bathrooms and 2 outdoor showers to rinse off. Nice and easy access to a wonderful beach. Be aware though the parking lot closes at 7PM which is a bummer in Summertime and my understanding is they lock it up at 7 and tow cars left.

Nice beach...off the beaten path and far away from the crowds of Daytona beach, Jacksonville…read morebeaches...has nice facilities, an expansive parking lot, and is handicapped accessible as well. Check it out someday when you get the chance.