Guidebook for Fernandina Beach
Food Scene
The Surf Beach Motel
3199 S Fletcher AveWalking distance from home with great happy hour and music!
Great place for sunset! Try the Ahi tuna nachos or the Tuna BLT!
56 locals recommend
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill
12 North Front StreetGreat place for sunset! Try the Ahi tuna nachos or the Tuna BLT!
Great lunch or dinner place with outdoor seating - pet friendly on the patio. Curry chicken salad wrap is a favorite but everything is good!
56 locals recommend
Cafe Karibo
27 N 3rd StGreat lunch or dinner place with outdoor seating - pet friendly on the patio. Curry chicken salad wrap is a favorite but everything is good!
The Sandbar & Kitchen
2910 Atlantic AveRight on the beach! Watch the waves while you eat!
Sliders Seaside Grill
1998 S Fletcher AveOutdoor seating on the beach. Play area for the kids.
Best place for good old Southern hospitality! It's in an old gas station - not to be confused with Tasty's which is good too. Locals eat here - you can hear the local gossip if you sit at the bar. Breakfast - Cheese grits, bacon, pancakes... Lunch - great greasy burger or homemade veggie plate!
24 locals recommend
T-Rays Burger Station
202 S 8th StBest place for good old Southern hospitality! It's in an old gas station - not to be confused with Tasty's which is good too. Locals eat here - you can hear the local gossip if you sit at the bar. Breakfast - Cheese grits, bacon, pancakes... Lunch - great greasy burger or homemade veggie plate!
Great place to watch the sunset. Love the smoked fish dip! Certain seasons the mosquitos will drive you inside though. Ask your server for some bug spray.
The Galley Bar and Grill
Great place to watch the sunset. Love the smoked fish dip! Certain seasons the mosquitos will drive you inside though. Ask your server for some bug spray.
If you feel like a drive and a ferry ride, go to Mayport and get some fresh fish!
63 locals recommend
Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StIf you feel like a drive and a ferry ride, go to Mayport and get some fresh fish!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour with half-price drinks from opening until 8:00PM. No food, but can go next door to the Loop and bring back food.
12 locals recommend
Locals' Cocktail Lounge
869 Sadler RdGreat happy hour with half-price drinks from opening until 8:00PM. No food, but can go next door to the Loop and bring back food.
Tiny little beer garden next to Pajama Dave's pajama shop. Friendly staff, cold beer, large wine selection.
8 locals recommend
PJD'S Beer & Wine Garden
12 S 2nd StTiny little beer garden next to Pajama Dave's pajama shop. Friendly staff, cold beer, large wine selection.
Eclectic place to meet the locals! Esmeralda mixes great drinks! Pet friendly inside and out. Live music on the porch.
61 locals recommend
Green Turtle Tavern
14 S 3rd StEclectic place to meet the locals! Esmeralda mixes great drinks! Pet friendly inside and out. Live music on the porch.
Parks & Nature
Lots of deserted beach - fun for hunting shark teeth!
43 locals recommend
Fort Clinch State Park Main Entrance
2601 Atlantic AveLots of deserted beach - fun for hunting shark teeth!
Sightseeing
Lots of different cruises to choose from - including an adults only BYOB cruise or a family friendly sightseeing cruise!
37 locals recommend
Amelia River Cruises & Charters
1 N Front StLots of different cruises to choose from - including an adults only BYOB cruise or a family friendly sightseeing cruise!
Arts & Culture
Best little art gallery and gift shop on the island with fun eclectic gifts and beautiful works by local artists!
Fern and Dina's Gallery & Gifts
26 S 5th StBest little art gallery and gift shop on the island with fun eclectic gifts and beautiful works by local artists!