ENJOYING THE BEACH Made up of 13 miles of seashore lines with 40-foot sea oat dappled dunes, Amelia Island is a beach lover's dream. Shelling and hunting for shark teeth are time honored diversions, and the mild climate allows for relaxing beach walks (and horseback riding) on the beach year-round. The beaches are easy to reach via numerous clearlymarked public access points, many of which offer free parking. The Parks and Recreation Department has three beach wheelchairs available for reservations at the Atlantic Recreation Center. (Call 904-3103350 for availability and reservations.) For the protection of wildlife and the enjoyment of visitors, all beaches have a firm leave it and lose it policy. When leaving the beach, please double check to ensure that you haven't left anything behind. Items left on the beach overnight will be removed and discarded. Lastly, be sure to review the posted informational signs as you enter the beach. AMELIAISLAND.COM SWIM SAFELY There's nothing quite like a refreshing swim along Amelia Island's Atlantic coast. Lifeguards are stationed along three main areas of beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The towers are staffed during daytime hours, weather permitting. To ensure a safe and enjoyable day in the water, be sure to know your flags: Red and yellow flags indicate the area is patrolled by lifeguards. These are the safe areas to swim. The red flag indicates danger. NEVER enter the water when the red flag is flying, under any circumstances. Black and white checkered flags indicate an area zoned by lifeguards for use of watercraft such as surfboards and kayaks. NEVER swim or bodyboard in these areas. The orange windsock indicates offshore wind conditions. NEVER use an inflatable when the sock is flying.http://www.AMELIAISLAND.COM