Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

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. 🥰🥰

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.

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

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

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

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!

Awesome park and free parking to the beach

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!