Main Beach Park
Main Beach Park
4.5
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Stephanie A
34 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This beach was a wonderful find for my young family. It is probably my new favorite beach. Parking is free, public showers are available, restrooms are clean. There is a nearby playground and many restaurants. Sand is mostly crushed shells, so sensitive feet beware. Lifeguards are present and there are plenty of shells to collect. Nice sand toy recycle bin just before the boardwalk for those who may have stopped on a whim. Will definitely be back.
Written August 8, 2024
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The Pidge
Wayne, NJ609 contributions
Mar 2023
Simple and relaxed, this was the perfect place to kill an hour while reading a book under the sun. In addition to the beach there is a wooden boardwalk with covered picnic pavilions, a large lawn, and even a 36-hole miniature golf course. With nearby restaurants and free parking, it's a great way to spend a day, or even just an hour or two.
Written March 20, 2023
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loves2travelandmore
Forest, Virginia554 contributions
Feb 2023
The Main Beach has good parking and bathroom facilities. The beach extends for miles so you can walk or escape crowded areas. Fishing from the beach is popular. It's not the best sand around, but it was still very good. There are picnic tables, boardwalk areas, benches, and a nearby skate park. Restaurants and bars are nearby.
Written February 20, 2023
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HighTimbers
Amelia Island, FL286 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Amelia Island is unique as it as numerous beach access points along the beach road called Fletcher. The easiest and closest to the beach is at Main Beach which is located at the East end of Atlantic Avenue, which is Centre Street when you are in Historic Fernandina Beach. There are parking spaces only a few feet from the beach and two restaurants almost as close. The beach is wide and very very nice and inviting.
I always think of the handicapped when I am there. It is so easy to get on the beach from your car or drop off point. Try it you will love it.
I always think of the handicapped when I am there. It is so easy to get on the beach from your car or drop off point. Try it you will love it.
Written January 18, 2019
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Juliet P
Brunswick, MD80 contributions
Apr 2019
I suggest taking some time to explore this park. Perfect for kids and just relaxing at the beach. You may even just feel like a kid again.
Written August 19, 2019
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,980 contributions
Apr 2019
Main Beach Park in Amelia Island is a pretty beach with white sand and a parking lot. The beach is wide and clean.
Written April 26, 2019
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John B
2 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Main Beach is certainly one of the most popular beaches on Amelia Island. It is located just outside of walking distance from downtown Fernandina, but you can easily get there by car in five minutes. There is one restaurant, The Sandbar, located directly on the beach with semi-decent food, outdoor seating, and live music that is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Main Beach is staffed by lifeguards (10:00am-5:00pm) 7 days a week from Memorial Day until the end of the Summer. There are also public restrooms, a playground, mini-golf, and volleyball nets.
Written May 15, 2018
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Av8rjax
Woodbine, GA32 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
As a local resident, Main Beach is where I go to run in the morning and watch the sunrise. Parking is adequate compared to other beach access points along Fletcher. It is also adjacent to Fort Clinch. Sandy Bottoms Cafe is also located here. It gets crowded by 1100 from April through August so come early and enjoy one of the best beach experiences on Amelia Island.
Written January 3, 2018
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BubbleMarker
Yulee, FL639 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Lots of parking, nice bathrooms and boardwalk. The showers are nice but there are not foot only streams so if you just want to rinse off your feet you need to use the full showers.
Written November 25, 2017
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Ocean-Traveler55
Fernandina Beach, FL1,170 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Main Beach is a nice beach with good parking and restroom facilities. Some of the amenities are in disrepair and need some maintenance. The beach is fairly clean and nice to walk.
Written November 6, 2017
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Restrooms but not aware of showers either!!
Written August 10, 2018
Do this beach have alot of rocks in the water?” are they alot of seaweed there? How clear/blue is the water?
Written August 10, 2018
Because it's near where several large rivers flow into the ocean, the water isn't very clear. The beaches are sandy, and the sand goes out a long way, so there's no real issue with rocks. I wore water shoes, but more because of marine life on the bottom, and the possibility of glass or lost fishing tackle in the water. It's really a nice beach.
Written August 10, 2018
Would I be able to get a wheelchair around in park?
Written August 4, 2018
Yes, it has a cement walkway through park, plus wooden platform walkways along beach and of course .... restroom facilities.
Plenty of benches.
Written August 4, 2018
Is there a place to park an RV? We are staying in St Mary Memorial Day weekend, but want to spend the day at the beach.
Written April 30, 2017
there is a public parking lot. If you get there early enough you should be able to snag a spot. once traffic arrives it will get tough.
Written April 30, 2017
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