Amelia Island Beaches
Amelia Island has over a dozen miles of exceptional beaches which extend the entire length of the Island along the Atlantic Coast. Two State Parks; one on the southern tip and one on the northern tip of the Island offer a variety of seaside activities such as swimming, sunbathing, hiking and horseback riding on the beach.
The City of Fernandina's Main Beach is the major recreational beach on Amelia Island. The city beach offers sheltered picnic tables, a volleyball court, a fully equipped playground, restrooms, outdoor showers and a boardwalk including gazebos. Lifeguards are on duty here from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Nassau County Beaches have lifeguards on duty seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Driving is allowed on county beaches by permit. Permits can be purchased at the County Court House in Yulee or a Hall's beach Store at the corner of Sadler and Fletcher. The three county beaches are:
- Peter's Point sheltered picnic tables, restrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and a large paved parking area.
- Scott Road Beach Access is located just south of Peter's point and has a paved parking area but no other amenities.
- Burney Beach Park, part of American Beach, has a six acre beach that offers picnic tables, restrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and a large paved parking area.
Dogs must be on leashes and alcohol is not allowed on any of Amelia Island's city or county beaches. For more information on Fernandina & Amelia Island Beaches visit Amelia Island State Parks.