Jamaica Beach Guide

Fort Clarence Beach Park

Beach Location

17 54’20.37”N 76 53’10.28

Fort Clarence Beach is located in Hellshire in St. Catherine. It is located, directly adjacent to Waves Beach and approximately 2km from the Hellshire Fishing Beach.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach has white sand and is approximately 417 metres long and 8 metres wide. The beach has several large sand dunes and vegetation includes sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) and seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea), morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae), scarlet cordia (Cordia sebestena) and costal grasses. The beach is a known turtle nesting site.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is accessed from a parochial road leading off the Hellshire Main Road. There is designated parking that can fit numerous vehicles.

Amenities

Food services are available comprising a restaurant, bar and picnic facilities. Bathroom and changing room facilities are available. Upon entry to the beach, patrons are offered a beach chair (upon availability) and access to free WiFi. The beach is ideal for special events including weddings, parties, and family trips and is a popular location, mainly attracting visitors from Kingston and St. Andrew and the wider St. Catherine. Various events are hosted there, particularly on weekends.

A nearby restaurant is Exquisite Restaurant & Lounge.

Things to do

Swimming, wading, beach football and beach volleyball are fun activates to do on the beach. Hellshire Beach, which offers a wide variety of seafood restaurants, is 2 minutes away by car. If beachgoers desire more than a day at the beach, they can visit Spanish Town which has various historical sites such as the 18 Century Iron Bridge. Accommodations near Fort Clarence include Hotel Casanova, Sea Horse Rider Inn and Grand Port Royal Hotel.

Fees & Hours

Entrance Fee: Adult (ages 12 and over): $1000 Child (ages 5 to 11): $500
Opening Hours: Open on Wednesdays to Sundays-10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Safety

Beach conditions: Medium to high wave energy, typically windy
Lifeguard Service: Yes, with safety equipment.

Beach Licences

Yes

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