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Amelia Island beach
4.8★ · 15 Google ratings · Fernandina Beach, Georgia
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At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Cost
Free
Water
83°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back
Map of Amelia Island beach
Guide
Good to know
Park free and bring pets
Ample free parking is available and the beach welcomes dogs.
Visit off-season for calm crowds
Reviewers noted the beach was not crowded during their visits, making it relaxing and accessible.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2025–2026
Expect strong ocean waves
The beach features notably big, crashing waves rather than gentle surf.
Protect the dunes when visiting
Reviewers explicitly ask visitors to stay off the dunes to preserve them.
Prepare for winter wind
January visits involve cold wind, though the sand and scenery remain beautiful.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
83°F
Waves
2.1 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the NE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 11:23 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 104 Beech St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Amelia Island beach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Amelia Island beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
