The Beach - Thirteen miles of pristine beach await you at Amelia Island. Swimming, surfing, fishing, jogging, kite flying, and beach combing are some of the many things you'll find to do on Amelia's beautiful beaches.

South Fletcher (highway A1A) is the main road which skirts the coast of the island, and along it you will find many public beach access areas (look for the blue and white signs), some with parking and some for walking access to the ocean.

The beach is excellent for sharks teeth and shell collecting. Don't forget to check for new treasures after a period of rough weather.

Dogs are allowed on the beach, but within the Fernandina Beach city limits, all dogs on the beach must be on a leash.

Don't let an unnecessary accident spoil your vacation. Some areas of the beach are protected by life guards for swimmers. Swimming in areas with life guards is always a good idea. When you swim in the ocean you should be aware of rip current warnings. Amelia Island also has frequent afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months, so at the first sign of lightning you should get off the beach as quickly as possible.

Don't forget the sun block!! Nobody likes bright red tourists.......