Fernandina Beach, Florida
Fernandina Beach is a city of 13,420 people in Nassau County, Florida, founded in 1811.
Why visit Fernandina Beach
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amelia Island Light, Amelia Island 7, Amelia Island Museum of History and Bailey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Fernandina Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach is a city in and the county seat of Nassau County, Florida, United States, in the state's northeastern corner. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, situated on Amelia Island, and is one of the municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville (formally the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area).
From the Wikipedia article Fernandina Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Amelia Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Lighthouse in Florida, United States
Amelia Island North Range Light
Lighthouse · 3.4 mi
Lighthouse in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks13
Amelia Island Museum of History
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Archaeological museum and county jail in Fernandina Beach, Florida
233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach
Bailey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Fernandina Beach Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Fort Clinch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of historic Places
John Denham Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Merrick-Simmons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Fernandina Beach, FL, listed on the NRHP in Florida
Original Town of Fernandina Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Tabby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Fairbanks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
New China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
1013 Amelia Plaza, Fernandina Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-21:15;Fr 11:00-21:30;Sa 13:00-21:30;Su 11:30-21:15
Salt Life Food Shack
Restaurant · Seafood, Burger, American · 1.4 mi
17 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cafe Karibo
Cafe · 1.4 mi
27 North 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach
Mo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 09:00-15:00
Timoti's Seafood Shak
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
21 North 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Island Kitchen
Restaurant · Farm-To-Table · 1.3 mi
11 North 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-03:00
España Restaurant & Tapas
Restaurant · Spanish, Fine Dining · 1.2 mi
22 South 4th Street, Fernandina Beach
67 more on the map.
History
The area was first inhabited by the Timucua people. Known as the "Isle of 8 Flags", Amelia Island has had the flags of the following nations flown over it: France, Spain, Great Britain, Spain (again), the Republic of East Florida (1812), the Republic of the Floridas (1817), Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and the United States.
The French, English, and Spanish all maintained a presence on Amelia Island at various times during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, but the Spanish established Fernandina. The town of Fernandina, which was about a mile from the present city, was named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain by the governor of the Spanish province of East Florida, Enrique White. Fernandina has the distinction of being the last Spanish city platted in the Western Hemisphere, in 1811.
According to the 2020 census, the city population was 13,052, up from 11,487 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of Nassau County. It is also the largest incorporated city in the county, since Yulee is an unincorporated town.
Prior to the arrival of Europeans on what is now Amelia Island, Native Americans occupied the site of the original town of Fernandina. Native American bands associated with the Timucuan mound-building culture had settled on the island about 1000 CE, calling it Napoyca. They remained on the island until the early 18th century, when European settlement began.
From the History section of Fernandina Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
Comfort Suites Oceanview Amelia Island
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
19 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach
Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2549 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Contracted Residential Services
School · 1.1 mi
1201 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach
Nassau Adult And Career Center
School · 1.1 mi
1201 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach
Nassau County Community School
School · 1.1 mi
1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program
School · 1.1 mi
1201 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach
Nassau Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
School · 1.1 mi
1201 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach
Healthcare3
Map of Fernandina Beach
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 68°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 73°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 56°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fernandina Beach Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Yulee 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- St. Marys 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Kings Bay Base 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Atlantic Beach 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Neptune Beach 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Nassau Village-Ratliff 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Callahan 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Jacksonville 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Jacksonville Beach 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Palm Valley 31 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fernandina Beach Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southside Elementary School, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peck High School, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peck High School plaque, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peck Center, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach Middle School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial, Fernandina Beach front, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial, Fernandina Beach back, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Missionary Baptist Church of Fernandina, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach post office, Sadler Rd, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Zion Baptist Church historical marker, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flash Foods, Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Island Falls Adventure Golf, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Public School No 1, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Public School No. 1, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter's Church (Episcopal) historical marker, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Public School No. 1 plaque, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach city limits, S 14th St NB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach, FL Historic Courthouse, SRenee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lesesne House, Fernandina Beach, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fernandina Beach FL Amelia Island MoH01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amelia Island Lighthouse and building, FL, US, bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tabby House, Fernandina Beach, FL, US (05), bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fernandina Beach FL Fairbanks House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fernandina Beach FL HD house03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FortClinchAir, Fl295 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Bailey house, Fernandina, FL, US, bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fernandina Beach FL Palmer House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fernandina Beach FL original town site sign01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fernandina Beach FL Merrick-Simmons House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amelia Masonic Lodge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baptist Nassau main entrance, Michael LeGrand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pirate Pointe Disc Golf Course hole 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pirate Pointe Disc Golf Course start, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nassau County School District building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- School board of Nassau County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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