Stay safe at Amelia Island's beaches: What to know about safety and regulations

The Ocean Rescue watches over visitors of Amelia Island beaches from several types of stands set up on the beaches. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

This sign is posted at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Signs, like this one at Seaside Park, are posted outside all Nassau County and Fernandina Beaches to inform visitors what the flags posted at the lifeguards stands mean. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Despite the cloudy Mother’s Day weather, high hazard and dangerous marine life flags waving, Nassau County’s Peter’s Point saw many visitors Sunday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader