Amelia Island State Park(Amelia Island Beach)

Located in the city of Jacksonville, Amelia Island State Park is a state park that has immaculate white-sand beaches and is one of the only parks in Florida that offers horseback riding on the beach.

Amelia Island State Park offers many amenities, including lifeguards (from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day), picnic tables, showers, and restrooms. Dogs are not permitted in the park.

The park offers many other fun activities including fishing, swimming, surfing, paddling, beachcombing, wildlife watching, and sunbathing.

Getting to Amelia Island State Park is easy. It is located in Jacksonville and can be accessed via the main entrance near the Buccaneer Trail, Florida State Highway A1A. There is a parking lot near the main entrance, and the beaches are easily accessible from there.

There are many attractions within 25 minute drive from Amelia Island State Park. Fort Clinch is a coastal masonry fortification built in the 19th century; the Spanish were the first to fortify this location in 1736 when they controlled colonies in Florida. Visitors can explore the fort's many chambers, galleries, and grounds, as well as participate in events to learn about the life of a Union soldier. Every month on the first weekend, a garrison soldier fires cannons and displays other warfare abilities. Amelia Island Lighthouse dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest lighthouse in Florida. The lighthouse is exclusively open to the public on Saturdays when the grounds are available for three hours of viewing and the city conducts tours of the lighthouse twice a month. Amelia Island Museum of History is a local museum that focuses on preserving the local regional history and is housed inside the old Nassau County jail. The artifacts include thousands of historical documents, artifacts, and books focusing on local and natural history. If you are looking for another attraction near Amelia Island State Park, Egan's Creek Park is located on the banks of Egans Creek River and features Pavilion with picnic tables, four shaded fitness areas, outdoor fitness equipment, a playground, a fishing pier, and restrooms.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Amelia Island State Park. David's Restaurant & Lounge is an upscale restaurant known for its seafood and serves Kaluga caviar, seafood scampi, truffle scallops, Biloxi clams, and shrimp cocktails. España Restaurant & Tapas is famous for its Spanish cuisine and serves scallops ole, caracoles, pargo ole, and paella marinera. Lagniappe serves chicken-fried oysters, heritage pork belly, smoked salmon niçoise, and pecan-crusted rainbow trout. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Amelia Island State Park, Hola Cuban Cafe is a colorful Cuban eatery that serves papa rellena, Cuban grilled cheese sandwiches, tostones, and croquetas.

If you are looking for a hotel near Amelia Island State Park, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island is 11 minutes away and offers many amenities including pools, a spa, four restaurants, lounges, tennis courts, a golf course, and a fitness center. Another upscale option, the 4-Star Omni Amelia Island Resort offers a bar, spa, pool, and fitness center. The 3-Star Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach is a more affordable hotel, which offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Amelia Island State Park, Amelia Hotel At The Beach offers an outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast.