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Water and Beach Essentials
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Beach Access
Fletcher Avenue (Florida A1A) is the main beach
road, running parallel to the ocean for most of
Amelia Island’s length. Fernandina Beach has
40 beach access points along North and South
Fletcher Avenue; about half have parking. Look for
the blue access point signs. The beach also may
be reached at Fort Clinch and Amelia Island state
parks and at five Nassau County access points,
three with parking.
Beach Driving
Vehicles may access the beach at Amelia Island
State, Burney Road, Peters Point and Seaside
parks. Permits are required for out-of-county
residents to drive on the beach. Daily and annual
passes are available.
Beach driving permits are available
in Fernandina Beach at:
• A1A Express Discount
3331 S. Fletcher Ave. • (904) 310-6163.
• Flash Foods
5518 S. Fletcher Ave. • (904) 261-3113
• Nassau County Historic Courthouse
416 Centre St. • (904) 491-6430
• Robert M. Foster Justice Center
76347 Veterans Way, (904) 548-4500.
Dunes
Amelia Island’s beaches are framed by
environmentally sensitive dunes. Do not pick the
sea oats or walk in the dunes – this is Florida state
law. No vehicles or horses are allowed on dunes
or vegetation. The 60-foot high, 8.5 acre NaNa
dune system at American Beach is protected by
the National Park Service as part of the Timucan
Ecological & Historical Preserve.
Handicap Access
Handicap accessible beach accesses are located
at Burney, Main Beach, North Beach, Peters
Point and Seaside parks and the Mantanza beach
access. A beach accessible wheelchair is available
from the Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation
Department by calling (904) 310-3350.
BEACH PARKS
Amelia Island State Park
State Road A1A North
Burney Park
1556 Gregg St.
Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic Ave.
Main Beach Park
32 N. Fletcher Ave.
North Beach Park
1230 N. Fletcher Ave.
Peters Point Park
1974 S. Fletcher Ave.
Seaside Park
2002 S. Fletcher Ave.
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