Visiting Fort Matanzas from Crescent Beach
Plan for a ferry trip if there’s room, and have an outdoor stop in mind if tickets are gone.
Start at the visitor center
Fort Matanzas is a National Park Service site. Check the ferry schedule before driving down A1A. Boarding passes are limited and first come, first served, so aim for the visitor center early on operating days.
Check Fort Matanzas ferry informationIf the ferry is full
The visitor area has nature trails and access for fishing. Follow the current National Park Service notices, and allow time for the trails or a beach walk if the fort tour doesn’t fit.
Plan your Fort Matanzas visitKeep Washington Oaks as an alternative
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is farther south along the coast. Choose the gardens or coastal side based on the park’s current access notices and how much time you have.
Check Washington Oaks accessDo I need a pass for the Fort Matanzas ferry?
The National Park Service issues boarding passes at the visitor area on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the current schedule before leaving the condo.