Burney Park(Fernandina Beach)

Located in the city of Fernandina Beach, Burney Park is a waterfront park that has a white sand beach. 

Burney Park does not have lifeguards but it offers a few amenities including indoor showers, outdoor showers, and picnic tables. Dogs are permitted on the beach if they are on a leash. 

The park offers a few fun activities including fishing, beachcombing, and sunbathing. 

Getting to Burney Park is easy - it is located at 95570 Burney Blvd. There is easy access to the beach from the parking lot near the main entrance.

There are many attractions near Burney Park. Amelia Island Museum of History is a local museum that focuses on preserving the local regional history and is located inside the old Nassau County jail. The artifacts include thousands of historical documents, artifacts, and books focusing on local and natural history. Fort Clinch is a masonry coastal fortification built in the 19th century by the Spanish as they 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 historical events to learn about the life of a Union soldier. Every month on the first weekend, a soldier garrison fires cannons and displays other warfare abilities. Egan's Creek Park is located on the banks of Egan's Creek River and features a pavilion with picnic tables, four shaded fitness areas, outdoor fitness equipment, a playground, a fishing pier, and restrooms. If you are looking for another attraction near Burney Park, 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. Twice a month, the city conducts tours of the lighthouse.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Burney Park. Truluck's David's Restaurant & Lounge is an upscale restaurant known for its seafood and serves Kaluga caviar, seafood scampi, truffle scallops, Biloxi clams, and shrimp cocktail. Salty Pelican Bar & Grill offers outdoor seating options with a river view and serves delicious tuna tacos, fried shrimps, broiled oysters, and chicken tenders. Cafe Karibo serves appetizing crabby con queso, tuna sashimi, chili prawns, and honey-glazed salmon. If you are looking for another delicious and affordable restaurant near Burney Park, Brett's Waterway Cafe is a waterfront cafe that serves delicious pulled pork sandwiches, crab dip gratin, napa cabbage slaw, and shrimp pot pie.

If you are looking for a hotel near Burney Park, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is 7 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a spa, a pool, a tennis court, and a fitness center. Another upscale option, the 4-Star Omni Amelia Island Resort, offers a bar, a spa, a pool, and a fitness center. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach which offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another excellent and affordable hotel near Burney Park, the modestly priced 2-Star Ocean Coast Hotel At The Beach offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.