Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · Brevard County ·

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge · Brevard County ·

Sea turtle nesting habitat with trails, beaches & guided walks

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge by null

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8385 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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8385 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Get directions

+1 321 723 3556
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•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Dec 10, 2025

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The 21 Best Beaches in Florida | Condé Nast Traveler

"Midway along Florida’s east coast I found Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge to be a crucial sea turtle conservation area—20.5 miles of beach between Melbourne Beach and Wabasso Beach and the world’s most significant loggerhead nesting site and North America’s leading green turtle nesting area, where you can join naturalist-led nighttime turtle walks during nesting season and guided dig watches when hatchlings emerge." - Paul Rubio

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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Daryika T.

Google
This place has amazing waves, and surfing season begins here. Archie Carr is the beach where most of the world’s sea turtles lay their eggs. In summer, the lagoon lights up with glowing spots at night – it’s a truly beautiful sight. 🥰🥰

G Z

Google
Came at night for an activity with Stella Maris (sea turtle nesting). The beach is well taken care of. The ocean is clean. The ramps to go to the beach are well maintained. Great experience and one that I would recommend to anyone.

Vic Z

Google
Excellent education center with displays and videos. Very nice walking trail and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean

Chayil Heather Kay L.

Google
There is great confusion with Google maps regarding this area. If you want to go to where the pictures show, Head to Barrier Island Sanctuary. Archie Carr National refuge is a long plot of land that consists of homes, stores, nature and beaches. The Google map connected to this will only place you in a nearby geographical location to which you can not access it from where they place you. Again, Google this location, they will guide you and there be able to see what is advertised: Barrier Island Sanctuary

Melanie T.

Google
Beautiful beach, hubby is doing the beach restoration. Restoring the dunes.

John T.

Google
What an amazing place! More than just a Sandy Beach, it is filled with life; Turtles, hatchlings, Osprey, Pelicans, dolphins, sandpipers, tarpon, snook, bluefish, pompano, stingrays, and the occasional shark!

Marcus R.

Google
Awesome park and free parking to the beach

Arlyn R.

Google
Such a peaceful, undeveloped piece of land. Come here from May-Aug to see sea turtles come onto shore to lay eggs at night. Always use a red light, give them space so you don't scare them back to the ocean. Awesome family experience!