Communities
Fernandina Beach
Discover a unique community rich in history & natural beauty
One of Florida’s first tourist
destinations in the late 1800s,
Fernandina’s beautiful beaches,
charming 50-block historic
district, year-round cultural
events, fabulous dining and varied
shops and galleries continue to
enchant visitors today.
Named in honor of King Ferdinand VII of Spain, this quaint
seaport is steeped in history with an amazingly preserved
downtown brimming with Victorian architectural gems.
Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern
shrimping industry. The city’s famed Isle of Eight Flags
Shrimp Festival began as an annual shrimp boat race. Half
a century later, the Shrimp Festival’s mix of shrimp, art,
entertainment and pirates now annually entertains more
than 100,000 people each May.
Fernandina Beach offers residents a variety of lifestyles,
including historical and modern urban residential areas
along with a distinctive beach community.
Fernandina Beach was incorporated in 1951 and
encompasses more than 10 square miles in the northcentral
portion of Amelia Island. It has an estimated
population of 12,339.
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Fernandina Beach is Nassau County’s largest municipality
and the county seat. The city operates a municipal airport,
golf club and marina as well as offering a variety of
programs through its Parks & Recreation Department.
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