Fernandina Beach: 5N
About
Fernandina Beach: 5N is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.6 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach. Dogs are allowed here, which makes this access an option for visitors bringing a pet to the shore. Spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August climb to about 90°F with more frequent wet days. Several trails sit within a few miles. Magnolia Nature Trail is about 1.9 miles away, Egans Creek Greenway Trail about 2.2 miles, and Fort Clinch State Park Trail about 2.6 miles. Across the state line in Georgia, South Point Trail lies roughly 3.8 miles off.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fernandina Beach: 5N
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fernandina Beach, FL weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan64° high45° low
- Feb67° high49° low
- Mar72° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May84° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug90° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high65° low
- Nov72° high56° low
- Dec66° high49° low
Nearby
- Magnolia Nature TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking2.6 mi
- South Point TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Dungeness CrossingHiking5.3 mi
- Beach Creek TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCamping7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
