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Atlantic Beach

Jacksonville, FL
Ranked #3 of 76 attractions in Jacksonville
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Kayaking, Surfing
Description: Section of beach that is flat, sandy and uncrowded. Great for surfers and kayakers.
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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Atlantic Beach is next to Jacksonville Beach. It is quieter and never crowded. I think it would be fair to say just a little bit more upscale area. More

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Orlando, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Great little shops and independent restaurants all within walking distance to the beach and a few hotels. The town and beach is clean and never too crowded. More

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Archer, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Wow, it sounds great. What did you like about it?it was full of wonder, so beautyfull it helped me look at the world differant i no longer wish for death cause of at. beach. iam on s.s. so its hard to save but somehow iwill go again maybe i can help anything is possible. thankyou! More

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Georgia/Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

A great little family-oriented beach community with lots to offer: great restaurants, community theater and shopping, as well as golf and fabulous beaches. More

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Not tourist friendly. Should have more for people, esp. sailors coming into port at Mayport, instead they have to go to Orlando or St Augustine,(the rubber alligator capitol) just to purchase items to take home to prove that they have really been to Florida. You need less ocean front motels and condo's,and more Florida. More

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Nice quiet seaside town. Great to walk around the streets and enjoy the shops and good restaurants. More

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Tampa, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Wide, clean beach with a cute friendly town to explore! More

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Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

North of the tourist and local "beachy" area, Atlantic Beach is more sophisticated and not as crowded. Beach access is not as readily available and parking can be an issue, but if you can find parking, go to the beach there to avoid the crowds and throngs of football throwing high school guys and squealing groups of high school girls. More

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Ellenwood, Georgia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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the beach is great it is a much see when you visit Jacksonville fl. I love it. it clean the parking is free. the sight is breath taken. i could live there forever More

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Hudson, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

super fun atmosphere and modern . this was what beaches should be, modern cities and clean beaches , superb . More

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