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Beach Ramp Parking

The Beach Ramp Parking area is located across the A1A from the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center. This audio description is written as if facing east at the top of the beach ramp, at the east end of the parking area.  The beach ramp is adjacent to the asphalt parking area. It is not accessible at this time. From the top of the ramp, the beach and the Atlantic Ocean can be seen.  On the left, or north, side of the ramp is an information panel that explains the rules for use and conduct at the beach and for beach driving. The ramp to the beach is flanked by large sand dunes covered with tuffs of grasses, vines, low shrubs and a few palm trees. The palms have a single trunk topped with a cluster of flat, fan-shaped leaves that end in a point.  On the right, or south, side of the ramp is an area with an interpretive welcome sign, a bulletin board, and two trash cans.    At the start of the ramp is a bright yellow metal gate. Two triangular shaped bars swing from posts on either side of the ramp and are chained together in the center of the ramp, when the gate is locked. Two signs are posted on the gate.  a white square sign with a red circle with a white horizontal rectangle that reads,  Do Not Enter  And a white sign with a blue wave motif on the bottom that reads,  Reach the Beach  Beach Access Information  www.sjcfl.us/beaches  At this time the ramp is closed with warnings posted due to erosion and exposed metal around the east end of the ramp.  The size of the beach area varies with the tides, so the distance to the water varies as well.

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Beach/Water Access, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Recycling, Restroom - Seasonal, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

The beach ramp parking area is the exit only ramp for driving on the St. John's County area beaches. Beach driving is not allowed on the Fort Matanzas Beach. There is no oversized parking available.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

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Last updated: September 12, 2021