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FL Beach Access

1,266 access points · 12 counties

Atlantic Coast beach access

Access points that Florida DEP lists on the Atlantic Ocean coast, from Fernandina Beach in Nassau County south through Miami-Dade. Florida DEP lists 1,266 public beach access points in this region on the Atlantic Coast. 781 record parking, 293 record restrooms and 485 record a lifeguard; 77 are marked Limited Access.

Well-equipped accesses on the Atlantic Coast

The 24 accesses with the most DEP-recorded amenities. Pick a county above for the full list.

The Pier

Jacksonville Beach · Duval County

Full Access With ParkingAtlantic CoastPaid parking ($5.00/car, DEP-listed)
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Lifeguard
  • ADA accessible
  • +4 more

Counties on the Atlantic Coast

Compare regions in our Gulf vs. Atlantic guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many public beach accesses are there in the Atlantic Coast?

The Florida DEP public beach access layer lists 1,266 access points in the Atlantic Coast. DEP marks each one Full Access, Full Access With Parking or Limited Access. Our data was downloaded October 2026.

Which the Atlantic Coast beach accesses have parking?

781 of the listed accesses record parking (a parking lot, a space count or a "Full Access With Parking" status). Use the Parking filter above to see them. Space counts come from DEP surveys and may have changed.

Do the Atlantic Coast beaches charge for parking or entry?

DEP records an entrance or parking fee at 389 of these accesses. A blank fee field means DEP didn't record one, not that parking is free. Check the posted signs or the managing park or city. See free vs. paid beach parking.

Are there ADA-accessible beach accesses in the Atlantic Coast?

DEP marks 238 of these accesses as ADA accessible and 421 as having ADA parking. Accessibility can change with erosion and repairs, so confirm before you go. See our ADA beach tips.