We came to Jacksonville Beach in May after a visit to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA. We figured since we were already so close to the Florida state line, we may as well take a trip to the closest beach. This was our first visit to Jacksonville Beach and the first thing we noticed was the lack of high rise... More

We are used to beaches of Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, etc ... the ones on the gulf coast ... so when we got to Jacksonville Beach, we were surprised to find that the sand on the beach there is pretty much compacted. You can even drive & ride a bicycle on it. There was a sand castle building contest while... More

This beach is average in my opinion. It does have free public access, which is great and convenient. It always seems pretty busy, and crowded which makes it a bit more littered than I like and just a bit more hectic when you have your kids with you. I've never had any problems here, I just like it ok. It's... More

Great to walk along the beach, and the highway which runs along the coast provides nice peaks at it in lots of places.

In the dozens of family trips to Florida, JAX Beaches was just an exit sign off I-95 for us. However, since my dad moved to Orange Park, FL, JAX Beaches has become a regular vacation spot for my family - and a pleasant surprise at that! We've vacationed at beaches all over Florida and I can easily say that that... More

Was in Jacksonville area, decided to stay extra two days to explore area. Not wanting to encounter spring break crowds, I stayed at Jacksonville Beach hotel expecting it to be dull compared to farther down the coast. I was wrong; great wave action, breath-taking sunrise, clean. However, I would not want to walk along the beach as a lone female.... More

white sand, flat beach, easy access, free parking, waves break out a ways so it's easy to wade or swim. Since it's 15 minutes from home, I return often.

If you are visiting, please do yourself a favor and go and stick your toes in the sand at Jacksonville Beach. The beach is kept up very nicely and lifeguards are adequate to make it safe. However, if there is a red-flag warning stay out of the surf. The sand is marvelous and feels so good on your feet. It... More

with JAX Beach and Atlantic and Neptune all together its just alot of fun...great beach to walk on or exercise, never really crowded eveything from families enjoying to surfers hanging ten..Its so good its like a secret so enjoy just dont tell anyone....