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Main Beach Park
4.7★ · 4,312 Google ratings · Fernandina Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
110 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
200 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 110 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
85°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 Wed 8am
Map of Main Beach Park
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms110 ft from the listing3Covered shelter90 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 42 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 34 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2018–2026
Ideal for shell and shark tooth collecting
Visitors consistently found plentiful shells, heart-shaped rocks, and shark teeth washing up on the shore.
Avoid holiday weekends for parking
Memorial Day weekend required half an hour of driving to find a spot, with some parks a quarter-mile.
Wear water shoes for comfort
The beach has abundant broken coquina shells mixed with sand that can feel rough and uncomfortable on bare feet.
Visit during calm weather for swimming
Waves can be strong enough to make swimming difficult, and parents should supervise children closely in the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · mostly clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.3 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the ENE
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, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 110 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Main Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Main Beach Park?
200 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 Main Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 110 ft from the listing.
When is Main Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
