Fernandina Beach Florida Map

About Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach is a locality in Nassau County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,420. The population density is 431.7 people per km². Fernandina Beach is located at 30.6697°N, 81.4626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32034.

Fernandina Beach exhales a salt-laced air, a constant reminder of its dominion over this sliver of northeast Florida where the St. Marys River meets the Atlantic. It lies 26.0 miles north-north-east of Jacksonville, FL (from Jacksonville, FL: bearing 26°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of St. Marys. The landscape here is a delicate negotiation between land and sea, characterized by broad, sandy shores that stretch towards horizons painted with the soft, diffused light of coastal skies. Palmetto fronds rustle with a dry whisper, their shadows dancing across the sun-baked earth, while the pervasive scent of pine needles mingles with the briny tang of the ocean. The island's terrain, largely flat and sandy, rises only slightly, allowing the wind to sweep unimpeded, carrying the cries of gulls and the distant murmur of waves. This island bastion, Fernandina Beach, carries the weight of a storied past, a history etched in its very foundations. Originally a Spanish settlement, then under British and American flags, it has been a crossroads of commerce and culture for centuries. The island's economy, once driven by lumber and fishing, now finds its pulse in tourism, drawing visitors to its historic downtown, a charming collection of Victorian architecture, and the pristine natural beauty of Fort Clinch State Park. The Amelia River, a vital artery, still witnesses the passage of boats, a legacy of its maritime heritage, while the island's character remains defiantly independent, a blend of old Southern charm and the unvarnished spirit of a barrier island.

About This Fernandina Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fernandina Beach, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.669682, -81.462592. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fernandina Beach and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Fernandina Beach includes the ZIP code (32034), telephone area code (850), county seat of Nassau County (Fernandina Beach), and school district assignment (Nassau County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fernandina Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.