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Beach Access 9
4.7★ · 223 Google ratings · Fernandina Beach, Georgia
✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Restrooms
None reported
Cost
Free
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 9am
Map of Beach Access 9
Guide
Good to know
Dog-friendly, especially off-peak hours
The beach is ideal for dogs, particularly at night or early morning when crowds are minimal.
Excellent for shell and shark tooth hunting
Reviewers regularly find sharks teeth, sand dollars, shells, and starfish in compact sand.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2025
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2025
Arrive early for parking
The lot holds only 4-6 cars, so come before 10am or visit on weekdays to secure a spot.
No facilities except one portable toilet
There are no restrooms other than a portapotty, so plan accordingly or visit Main Beach if facilities matter.
Visit during calm conditions
One reviewer found rough seas and strong currents on a weekend visit, so check conditions before going.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · clear
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.1 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Access 9?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 15 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Access 9 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.
When is Beach Access 9 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 9am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
