Things to Do
or tread water if you’re unable to escape by
swimming. When the current weakens, swim at
an angle (away from the current) toward shore. If
you cannot reach shore, draw attention to yourself.
Face the shore, call or wave for help and an Ocean
Rescue guard will respond.
Sand
Florida’s wide, sandy beaches are made up of quartz
crystals produced by the weathering of continental
land masses like the Appalachians. The quartz is
washed down America’s great rivers into the Atlantic
and the Gulf of Mexico where it is carried onto the
beaches by water currents and waves.
Sea Turtles
Each summer, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea
turtles emerge from the surf to lay their ping pong
ball-size eggs in the sand and then quickly return
to the sea. Dedicated locals volunteer to patrol the
beaches to log the nests and track hatchings.
Please protect these endangered sea turtles by
leaving nests, eggs and hatchlings undisturbed.
From May 1 to October 31, lights that shine on the
beach and open fires are prohibited from sundown
to sunup.
Surfing
Mild surf conditions and varying underwater
terrain make this a great place for novices to learn
and experts to practice. Boards can be purchased
or rented and lessons are available. Surfers must
have surf and boogie boards tethered to one leg
while in the water.
Weddings
Weddings are allowed on the beach and no special
permits are required. All beach regulations must
be followed. Marriage licenses are issued by the
Nassau County Clerk of Courts. Call (904) 548-4600
for more information.
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