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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve & Fort Caroline National MemorialSand Dune at American Beach
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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve & Fort Caroline National Memorial
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

 

Inside Fort Caroline  

Did You Know?
Fort Caroline National Memorial was the site of the first conflict between Europeans over land that is now part of the Continental United States.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST