{"id":1448,"date":"2023-07-18T15:22:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T19:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aic.uat.starmarkcloud.com\/?page_id=1448"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:39:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:39:26","slug":"safety-emergency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/safety-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety &#038; Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-13.png 524w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-13-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-13-378x504.png 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-wrap carousel-section alignfull \">\n\n  <div class=\"container-fluid position-relative px-0\">\n    <div class=\"carousel-arrows  carousel-arrows_carousel-block_14d7c944b9559906eb4af3a6c528281f slick-arrows\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"slick-carousel_carousel-block_14d7c944b9559906eb4af3a6c528281f center\">\n\n<div class=\"container\"><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/46mugevlan.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_46mugevlan seo=false videoFoam=true autoPlay=false\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/46mugevlan\/swatch\" style=\"height:100%;object-fit:cover;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h3\" id=\"h-beach-safety-reminders\">Beach Safety Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department has officially implemented a beach <a href=\"https:\/\/safebeachday.com\/county\/nassaucounty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety dashboard<\/a> for Amelia Island. This tool helps all beachgoers stay informed of surf conditions, hazards, rules, plus lifeguard tower locations and status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size hover-white has-extra-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ocean-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/safebeachday.com\/county\/nassaucounty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SAFE BEACH DAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_7872b084317b99c30fe420bea19264b8\" class=\"py-0 my-0 multicol alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"container position-relative\">\n\n        \n                <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col\">\n                <p class=\"text-center\">When visiting our beaches, please bear in mind the following guidelines:<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n        <div class=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3 justify-content-center g-4\">\n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Leave no Trace<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Take all of your belongings with you when you leave the beach. Items left after sunset will be discarded.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Fill in Holes<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Sandcastles are fun by day, but holes can be dangerous for people, turtles and even birds. Please fill in any holes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Pets<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>All pets are to remain leashed at all times and owners must clean up after their pets. Doggie trash bag dispensers are available in select locations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Horses<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Amelia Island has rules for horses, including where they can be and when they can be there. Please see the FAQs below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Lifeguards<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Lifeguards are stationed along 3 main areas of beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Towers are staffed during daytime hours weather permitting.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Rip Currents<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>If caught in a rip tide, remain calm, and do not swim directly against it. Swim parallel to shore until you are past the current, and then swim toward the shore. More information below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Parking<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Parking on the beach is open to visitors with 4-wheel drive vehicles at Seaside Park and Amelia Island State Park only. For residents of Nassau County, beach parking of 4-wheel drive vehicles is permitted at additional locations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Surfing\/Boarding<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>All surfboards and body boards must be tethered to the user\u2019s leg while in the water. This is a Fernandina Beach city ordinance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Sand Dunes<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>It is illegal to disturb or touch sand dunes and sea oats in Florida. Please use designated pathways only.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Prohibited<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Alcoholic beverages, littering, glass containers, overnight camping within city limits, unleashed animals, fishing line that interferes with general public use. It is also unlawful for any person to bathe, swim, or wash in any body of water within the city limits, naked or insufficiently clothed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Sea Turtle Nesting<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>Tread lightly amongst turtles. 90 percent of sea turtle nesting in the U.S. takes place in Florida, and Amelia Island is one of the idyllic spots where the ancient rituals of nesting and hatching unfold during spring and summer. Home to 4 species of nesting sea turtles, each year those born in the sands of Amelia Island travel back to their birthplace to lay their eggs. Only one in 1,000 will survive to adulthood, so protection of nesting is critical to the survival of these species. Learn simple ways to minimize your impact on sea turtles during your visit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n        <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"card h-100 border-0 text-center\">\n\n                \n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title subhead-alt\">Sea Turtle Lighting<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\"><p>The City of Fernandina Beach has enacted a lighting ordinance restricting artificial beachfront lighting between sunset and sunrise from May 1 &#8211; October 31. Call the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch at 904-583-1913 to report any disturbed or disoriented hatchlings, or any dead or injured sea turtles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    <a href=\"\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-footer border-0 bg-transparent\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull text-white bg-ocean py-6 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-1024x636.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-600x373.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-1536x955.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rip-Currents-Safety-2048x1273.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rip Currents: Know Your Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmers away from shore. When possible, swim near a lifeguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If caught in a rip current:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Relax, rip currents don\u2019t pull you under<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t swim against the current<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim out of the current, then to shore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can\u2019t escape, float or tread water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need help, yell or wave for assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Swim safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Know how to swim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never swim alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If in doubt, don\u2019t go out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim near a lifeguard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center h3\" id=\"h-beach-warning-flags\">Beach Warning Flags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please be aware of beach flags that are designed to inform you of important water conditions. Follow the color codes below to know if the water is safe for entering. If you would like to receive Surf and Flag advisories, text: BCHSAFE to 888777.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/water-closed-to-public.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22818\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/water-closed-to-public.png 238w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/water-closed-to-public-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Water Closed to Public<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/high-hazard.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22819\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/high-hazard.png 238w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/high-hazard-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">High Hazard &#8211; high surf and\/or strong currents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-hazard.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22820\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-hazard.png 238w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/medium-hazard-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Medium Hazard &#8211; moderate surf and\/or currents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/low-hazard.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22821\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/low-hazard.png 238w, https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/low-hazard-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Low Hazard &#8211; 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Whether you&#8217;re curious about the best times to visit, things to do, or recommendations for dining and accommodations, you&#8217;re likely to discover the information you need here. Take a look at our most frequently asked questions to the right. If you can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for, send a message to <a href=\"mailto:Info@AmeliaIsland.com\">Info@AmeliaIsland.com<\/a> and we&#8217;ll get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                \n                <ul id=\"question-list\" class=\"list-unstyled text-white p-lg\">\n                    <li data-answer=\"&lt;p&gt;In case of emergency, please dial 911.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222&lt;br \/&gt;\nFernandina Beach Fire Department: 904-277-7331&lt;br \/&gt;\nNassau County Fire Department: 904-491-7525&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/travel-advisory-information\/&quot;&gt;Travel advisory information&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" class=\"py-3 border-bottom\">What do I do in case of an emergency?<\/li><li data-answer=\"&lt;p&gt;Amelia Urgent Care is located at 1987 S. 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-624-7003).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Baptist Medical Center \u2013 Nassau is located at 1250 South 18th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-321-3500).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" class=\"py-3 border-bottom\">What are the closest medical care facilities?<\/li><li data-answer=\"&lt;p&gt;Walgreens is located at 2101 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-277-9615).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;CVS is located at 870 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-261-0836).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" class=\"py-3 border-bottom\">Are there pharmacies on Amelia Island?<\/li><li data-answer=\"&lt;p&gt;Horses are prohibited north of Sadler Road Beach Access and within city limits. South of Sadler Road Beach Access, horses are allowed May-Oct from 5 p.m. to sunset and sunrise until 11 a.m. Nov-April, horses are permitted in designated areas south of Sadler Road, avoiding dunes and vegetation. Commercial exceptions require permits.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" class=\"py-3 border-bottom\">What are the rules for horses?<\/li><li data-answer=\"&lt;p&gt;No, overnight camping is prohibited. 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Whether you&#8217;re curious about the best times to visit, things to do, or recommendations for dining and accommodations, you&#8217;re likely to discover the information you need here. Take a look at our most frequently asked questions to the right. If you can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for, send a message to <a href=\"mailto:Info@AmeliaIsland.com\">Info@AmeliaIsland.com<\/a> and we&#8217;ll get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                \n                <div class=\"accordion mb-4\" id=\"accordion91\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading917\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse917\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse917\">What do I do in case of an emergency?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse917\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading917\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p>In case of emergency, please dial 911.<\/p>\n<p>Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222<br \/>\nFernandina Beach Fire Department: 904-277-7331<br \/>\nNassau County Fire Department: 904-491-7525<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameliaisland.com\/travel-advisory-information\/\">Travel advisory information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading918\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse918\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse918\">What are the closest medical care facilities?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse918\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading918\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p>Amelia Urgent Care is located at 1987 S. 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-624-7003).<\/p>\n<p>Baptist Medical Center \u2013 Nassau is located at 1250 South 18th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-321-3500).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading919\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse919\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse919\">Are there pharmacies on Amelia Island?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse919\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading919\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p>Walgreens is located at 2101 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-277-9615).<\/p>\n<p>CVS is located at 870 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904-261-0836).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading9110\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse9110\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse9110\">What are the rules for horses?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse9110\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9110\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p>Horses are prohibited north of Sadler Road Beach Access and within city limits. South of Sadler Road Beach Access, horses are allowed May-Oct from 5 p.m. to sunset and sunrise until 11 a.m. Nov-April, horses are permitted in designated areas south of Sadler Road, avoiding dunes and vegetation. Commercial exceptions require permits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading9111\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse9111\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse9111\">Can I camp on the beach?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse9111\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9111\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p>No, overnight camping is prohibited. However, camping is permitted in Fort Clinch State Park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><p class=\"accordion-header\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" id=\"heading9112\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse9112\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse9112\">Are there clothing requirements on Amelia Island beaches?<\/button><\/p><div id=\"collapse9112\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9112\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion91\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is unlawful for any person to bathe, swim, or wash in any body of water within the city limits, naked or insufficiently clothed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n\n                                    <a href=\"\/faqs\/?tab=safety\" class=\"btn btn-light mb-4\" target=\"_self\">View All<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beach Safety Reminders The City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department has officially implemented a beach safety dashboard for Amelia Island. 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