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

A tourist town for sure, located on Amelia Island on the very Northeast corner of Florida it's…read moreactually the last coastal town before you cross over into Georgia. I first came here for the Shrimp Festival also referred to as The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, that was several years ago and I have returned a number of times since for the festival and also for the antique shops and the beautiful beaches and I do love hanging out at the Palace Saloon, this bar started serving in 1903 and still has plenty of that vintage vibe, with its stained walls from the years of cigarette smoke, its tin ceiling, those ornate carvings on the back bar it's definitely an original like none other and you must try the pirate punch. Known as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry this famous crustacean is on every menu in town and done in ways that would make Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba" proud, there's even a Shrimping Museum, yes this town takes it shrimping history serious and when I'm here I'm seriously into finding that delicious cup of shrimp gumbo, shrimp is considered the fruit of the sea so I'm sure you'll find a dish that you'll love uh there's, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan-fried, deep fried, stir-fried shrimps, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it I guess. Right Whales are active off this coast usually between November - April I think they come for the shrimp as well....

Right whale Festival 2019 has set up at Main Beach Sat., Sun. Nov. 2/3. I did not know what to…read moreexpect but it is a big deal! Lots of information booths on whales and other marine life, few nautical vendors, the non-profit that is recycling cheap flip flops into animals, bouncy "whale" for the kids, huge boats used by different marine services, local band, The Honey Badgers, and more! Differently worth coming up and walking thru!

This is definitely one of my Toddlers's favorite places to go play! I especially like it because in…read morethe summer one of the parks stays fairly shaded until about noon. Would not recommend going past noon in the summertime, the structures can get quite hot! The bathroom facilities are always clean and there's plenty of parking which is nice because of the popular Pickleball court. I personally am a fan of the fact that it has two areas one designed for those smaller than five and one area for slightly bigger kids.

Great place for hiking! Took the kids so they can okay at the playground. Great vibe!read more

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.

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.

3 Ladies - 1 - 88 1- 86 and 1- 71! OH MY GOD, The mode of transportation on the island is HORRIBLE…read morefor the Lands and Legacies Tour. What was wrong? The owners of the transport company over- stuffed the bus to full and maximum capacity with 12 paying customers. The seating in the rear of the bus is both claustrophobic, cramped, and those sitting in the middle of the last row of 4 really could not see much. (While maximizing profits for themselves...) The tour guide, Juane, was a 10! She had so much knowledge! The Van - ZERO! We came back hurting all over! For those being a bit older count on your hips, joints, neck muscles, hurting for several days... it's awful... and, the agony of being threw around, takes away most of the enjoyment of the tour. Which is a pity, as Cumberland Island is a most beautiful and interesting place. Hint: If you still decide to go on the tour, make sure you quickly select the 3 seats just behind the driver. These are fine. The next row is marginal, the rest, read above. us 3 Ladies were in the last row! Between the rough roads and the speed the driver was doing we couldnt hear a thing. When the tour was almost over she decided to turn on a portable bluetooth speaker that was attached to the seatbelt strap in the back. That lasted for about 5 minutes. I won't be recommending this tour to any of my friends. Maybe my enemies! Hint for the National Park Service: end the contract and get a bus company providing proper transportation! And regrade the roads! Maybe some item 4 or blacktop? The tour wasn't cheap so it should have been so much better!

Today Friday 15th Tony Vanoy and I explored the McIntosh Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins near St Mary's GA …read more It's free to enjoy and explore. There is a private parking lot and picnic tables BUT BE WARNED we experienced a ton of mosquitos! So BUGGIE SPRAY the Heck out of your exposed body parts! I got ate up and so did Tony! It's much larger than it looks from the parking lot! There's a Historical marker available to read about the previous owner dates and Plantation name! Definitely recommend & hope you enjoy!

Very cool burned down sugar mill once owned by James McIntosh (McIntosh county)…read more I think the only piece of history missing is acknowledgement of who built the mill and who worked on the mill, enslaved individuals. You can feel the history speaking through the trees.

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!!

First off, we were told we'd have two parking spots. That wasn't completely a lie--but it was…read moremisleading. There's only one spot at the condo itself, and the second is way in the back of the complex. On top of that, we were later told that neither of our trucks could even park in the condo spot because of their size. Total waste. Then we were told we couldn't keep our fishing gear on the balcony. Really? We're at the coast--what do you expect people to bring? Overall, poor communication and way too many unnecessary restrictions. Would not stay here again.

Home sweet Home, Island life at its best! Only steps from the beach, and offering amazing…read moreamenities. This privately owned condo community is the essential in beach living. Forest Ridge offers flowing water features that can be enjoyed from your private deck & inside your opened window condo. Laying in bed listening to the soft water flowing along with the ocean breeze is this island lovers paradise. Amenities include private parking, tennis courts, fully remodeled pool area w gazebo, dog walks & a small dog park, picnic areas with a large fire pit, grilling stations throughout the community, a car/boat wash area, outside shower area for returning from a sandy beach experience, several small lakes which include large water features, walk-ways and decking from area to area, a very well kept children's park area, beautiful shrubbery and various abundant fragrant flowering bushes. The large trees and full foliage provide a beautiful canopy of shade. Gardens that encourage one to enjoy the nature and beauty that surrounds. The pool area has recently been fully remodeled and upgraded, providing new decking, tile, and other upgrades. It's a beautiful area! Enjoy!!