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    Timucuan

    Ecological & Historic Preserve Florida

Visiting American Beach

Historical marker at American Beach

American Beach is located on the south end of Amelia Island, along A1A between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach.

The National Park Services owns the 8.5 acre sand dune. The "Evans Rendevous" building (not available for touring) was acquired by the Trust for Public Land. The majority of land at American Beach is held by private landholders - please respect their privacy.

Restrooms can be found at Burney Beachfront Park. There are no other visitor services or facilities for the public at American Beach.

Directions

Origin of American Beach Street Names & Map

For more information, contact:

Timucuan Preserve staff at Kingsley Plantation, 904.251.3537

American Beach Property Owners Association

A. L. Lewis Historical Society at American Beach
P.O. Box 15563
Amelia Island, Florida 32034

Did You Know?

Historic drawing of a Timucua man with his hair in a top know

Timucua warriors wore their hair in a top knot, which made them appear taller. Historic drawings of Timucua and French contact show the Timucua to be of greater stature than the French. More...