• Beach Closures

    Indian River County beaches from Vero Beach to Ambersands received considerable damage from the two back to back storm events causing significant structure damage, dune erosion, and beach loss. Renourishment projects are expected to continue through February 28, 2023. The following closures are scheduled:

    • Ambersands Beach Access, 12566 North A1A (Jan 9-13 and 16-17)
    • Golden Sands Beach Park, 10240 North A1A (Beginning January 9, 2023)
    • Tracking Station Beach Park, 800 46th Place, North A1A (Beginning January 9, 2023)

    View a calendar of beach closures

     

Ambersands Beach Access

Ambersands Beach Access ocean view
Ambersands Beach Access walkway view
Ambersands Beach Access entry
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Ambersands Beach Access sign with view of trees

Ambersands Beach Access walkway

Park: Ambersands Beach Access (unguarded beach)
Location: 12566 North Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Park Size: 3.38 Acres
Hours of Operation: Daily 7am-Sunset
Amenities
  • Beach crossover
Aerial view of Ambersands Beach Access
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Description

Ambersands Beach is located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. It is approximately 6 miles North of County Road 510. Features include an unpaved parking area and boardwalk access to the beach. This is an unguarded beach.

Rules

No pets permitted within any County Park – County Ordinance 205.03.22.

Alcohol is not permitted within any County Park – County Ordinance 205.03.26.

No open fires – County Ordinance 205.03.04.

No camping – County Ordinance 205.03.16.

No overnight parking – County Ordinance 205.03.19.

No trespassing when park is closed – County Ordinance 205.03.19.

No equestrian activities – County Ordinance 205.03.3.

No fireworks – County Ordinance 205.03.5.

Normal beach activities are allowed during park hours.  These include:  fishing, surfing, scuba diving, sunbathing and picnicking.

Useful Information

Please stay off of dunes (vegetated areas west of the open beach) County Ordinance 205.02.25.
Report injured or dead sea turtles immediately to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission by calling 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).                

Please have the following information:

  1. Exact location of the animal
  2. Whether the animal is dead or alive
  3. Whether or not the animal is marked with spray paint (may indicate FWCC has already been notified)
  4. Closest access location (if known)

For more information about the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, go to https://www.fws.gov/archiecarr/

Sea Turtles

Please remember that all sea turtles are protected by federal and state laws. Of the eight species of sea turtles worldwide, five are found in Florida. Sea turtles deposit from 40,000 to 70,000 nests in Florida annually which makes this the most important nesting area in the United States. Females lay their eggs on sandy beaches and may lay several nests during one season.  Sea Turtle nesting season is from March 1-October 31.  Please remember that trash left on beaches, holes dug and digging may affect sea turtles’ abilities to nest and hatch successfully.  Please fill in any holes dug.