Fort Clinch State Park(Fort Clinch State Park East Beach, Fort Clinch State Park East Beach Access)

Located in the city of Fernandina Beach, Fort Clinch State Park is a white sand beach. The park also features Fort Clinch that is was built in the 19th century and has various informative military exhibits. 

Fort Clinch State Park does not have lifeguards but it does offer a few amenities including restroom facilities, playgrounds, water fountains, and shower stations. Dogs are permitted in the park if they are on a leash.

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

Getting to Fort Clinch State Park is easy - it is located at 2601 Atlantic Avenue. The beach is easily accessible from the parking lot near the main entrance located along Atlantic Avenue.

There are many attractions near Amelia Island State Park. Tabby House is a historic site that was designed by Robert Sands Schuyler and constructed in 1885. This house was added to the US National Historic Register in 1975 and is a stunning example of Victorian architecture. Marine Welcome Center & Shrimping Museum showcases the history of shrimping in Fernandina Beach. It preserves the history of Amelia Island through artifacts, photos, and videos. Amelia Island Lighthouse dates back to the 18th century and is the oldest lighthouse in Florida. The lighthouse is exclusively open to the public for three hours on Saturdays and twice a month, the city conducts tours of the lighthouse. 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 The artifacts include thousands of historical documents, artifacts, and books focusing on local and natural history.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 get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Fort Clinch State Park. Salt is an upscale fine dining restaurant that serves snapper ceviche, lamb loin, beef tenderloin, and cobia. Verandah Restaurant is a seafood restaurant with a rustic décor that serves warm wainwright parmesan, Florida snapper, half chicken, and Florida snapper. Cafe Karibo serves appetizing crabby con queso, tuna sashimi, chili prawns, and honey-glazed salmon. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Fort Clinch State 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 Fort Clinch 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, a tennis court, a golf course, and a fitness center. Another upscale option, the 4-Star Amelia Island Williams House offers many amenities including bike rental services, hot tubs, and a complimentary breakfast. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Seaside Amelia Inn offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop sundeck, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another excellent and affordable hotel near Fort Clinch State Park, Ocean Coast Hotel At The Beach offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.