Fernandina Beach: Peters Point Beach Front Park
About
Peters Point Beach Front Park is a public beach access point about 4 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach, Florida. It covers the basics for a beach day: restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking are all on site, and dogs are allowed, so the whole household can come along. For the most comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while July peaks near 91°F with about 13 wet days in the month. Summer Beach Path is less than half a mile away, and Egans Creek Greenway Trail is about 3 miles off. Farther afield, the Fort Clinch State Park Trail and the Big Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail each lie about 7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Large lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fernandina Beach: Peters Point Beach Front Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
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, 4.7 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
Where it is
- Peters Point Beach Front Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Fernandina Beach, Florida · 4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Summer Beach PathHiking0.4 mi
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking3 mi
- East Coast Greenway - Duval County CorridorHiking6 mi
- Magnolia Nature TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Big Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Flatwoods TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
