I was recommended the trail to the beach by Jacksonville Beach Moms. It is a mile long, with sand,…read moredirt, tree roots, and pine needles. You could pull a wagon over it, but I decided to carry my toddler son instead of using a stroller . It was easy to walk the path from the parking lot. You have to use the QR code on the sign by the entrance to pay for parking, $3. There was parking spots, but it does fill up quickly, even at 11 am on a Wednesday. The beach was open and very few people around. Mostly people walking the beach or fishing, but my son and I had the beach to ourselves for the most part. It was a nice day, and we had fun putting our feet in the water and sitting on the sand. I know the driftwood is popular for family pictures, and there is plenty of it. I highly recommend this beach and the short trail to it.

Words really can't describe how beautiful and peaceful this place was. Wonderful photos to take.read more

there is a great fishing spot here. the nature trail did not seem to directly connect to the…read moreparking lot however.

This area is very beautiful and the sand is soft and clean. They have ample parking and toiletries…read moreare offered. You can fish on one side of the inlet and beach on the other. You can drive down on the shore line if you want but its also easy place for walking. It is very family friendly. Just a great place for relaxing and enjoying your company and the view.

Beautiful, clean and not busy. We enjoyed this beach very much and the free parking. Go check it…read moreout.

One of my favorite beaches when visiting Jax. Plenty of parking beach is always clean and feel…read moresecure.

A tourist town for sure, located on Amelia Island on the very Northeast corner of Florida it's…read moreactually the last coastal town before you cross over into Georgia. I first came here for the Shrimp Festival also referred to as The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, that was several years ago and I have returned a number of times since for the festival and also for the antique shops and the beautiful beaches and I do love hanging out at the Palace Saloon, this bar started serving in 1903 and still has plenty of that vintage vibe, with its stained walls from the years of cigarette smoke, its tin ceiling, those ornate carvings on the back bar it's definitely an original like none other and you must try the pirate punch. Known as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry this famous crustacean is on every menu in town and done in ways that would make Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba" proud, there's even a Shrimping Museum, yes this town takes it shrimping history serious and when I'm here I'm seriously into finding that delicious cup of shrimp gumbo, shrimp is considered the fruit of the sea so I'm sure you'll find a dish that you'll love uh there's, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan-fried, deep fried, stir-fried shrimps, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it I guess. Right Whales are active off this coast usually between November - April I think they come for the shrimp as well....

Right whale Festival 2019 has set up at Main Beach Sat., Sun. Nov. 2/3. I did not know what to…read moreexpect but it is a big deal! Lots of information booths on whales and other marine life, few nautical vendors, the non-profit that is recycling cheap flip flops into animals, bouncy "whale" for the kids, huge boats used by different marine services, local band, The Honey Badgers, and more! Differently worth coming up and walking thru!

We love Ponte Vedra beach area. Our favorite quiet place south of Jacksonville. We have been there…read moreall times of year and live the atmosphere.

This was another beautiful beach that we recently visited last month. This beach is in a very…read morewealthy suburb community, approximately 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. On the day that we visited this beach, it was not very crowded compared to some of the other surrounding beaches. Overall we had a great time and just enjoyed the beautiful weather.

5/16/26 Main Beach has a nice size lot besides Salt Life Restaurant (which I'm sure developers…read morewould love) that is used for community events-thank you! Today was Wild Amelia for many educational groups, nonprofits for the environment, parks, native animals in area, local vendors (including kids booths either things they made), food/beer trucks, kids/adult fun booths and live, local music! Great weather to open the beaches too-also an impressive sand sculpture! Fun day!!

We stopped by the main beach to take a walk along the water line, test the water temperature, and…read morelook for shells. The beach was clean, white and wide. It takes a bit to walk from the parking lot to the water so we understood why so many folks had those carts with wheels. There were a few benches at the edge of the parking lot right on the start of the beach. We sat for a bit here, too, enjoying a cool breeze coming off the water. Although there's no shade anywhere except if you've brought your own umbrella, it was still pleasant. We did join the folks looking for sharks teeth. The beach has been replenished with fill so if you dig a bit by the water, you can uncover all sorts of tiny bits. We hadn't come prepared with digging tools as some had so we were not seriously looking. And the folks with their metal detectors were also wending their way up and down. We liked this beach and if we'd been in town longer, we'd have come here again for a bit of r and r. It's great that it is a public beach open to all. There were not many people swimming or even in the water. I'm not sure if it was undertow there or not. There were no lifeguards that we saw.

What a cute little park nestled in Atlantic Beach. Howell Park is not huge, but it has a lot of…read morenice shaded walking trails with streams running through the middle of the park. I was looking to explore some new trails with my dog Simba and I found this spot. I parked across the street at a larger park as parking is limited. There was a crosswalk on Seminole. There were many different trails throughout the park but no signage with directions. So we wondered through the trails for about an hour. Most of the trails end on a residential street. There were a few picnic tables under trees if you are interested in having lunch in the park. I saw several turtles hanging out in the water. This would be a fun nature walk with children and or your pets.

I am torn between 3 and 4 stars on this one. Imagine 3- 4 long trails all running parallel to each…read moreother with numerous crossing paths through out and that is the basic gist of this park. Parking is odd. No real parking lot, just gravel sections or dirt sections that people pull in and park haphazardly. I had actual pulled into a dirt area at the south end of the park, where it was obvious others had parked, but it was right next to homes and a residential area! I opted to circle the park instead. On the west side- tucked down a one way street is a loop and sections where people parked. Again- nothing like a real parking lot- just dirt and gravel and cars strewn about. But- I parked, away from the other cars and got out to explore. The paths are wide! Looks like crushed shells are the walkways with plenty of bridges and boardwalks thrown in to cross various waterways and marsh lands. The wood looks newer too- so they must have done a recent makeover. There is a lift station in the center of the park and your nose will pick up the scent associated with it. I walked approx 2 1/2 of the longer North-South loops. Birding would be the biggest thing to enjoy here. I also spotted some turtles too. I encountered a plethora of dog walkers, a few cyclists and only one other hiker. I did pause for a moment and looked to the canopy above to admire all the small birds flitting about. I am so used to watching where I am hiking- to look for trip hazards and other on the ground treasures, it was refreshing to stop and just enjoy the flight acrobatics that were happening above. I feel like this park is a 3.5 star park. More than just 3 but not quite a 4. There are also plenty of picnic tables through to the park- be warned, with all the water it is buggy. There are only a handful of benches though. If you lived right there in an adjacent neighborhood- I could see this as part of your daily routine!

One of my FAVORITE beaches in Jax! Always clean, comfortable and beautiful! A great place to find…read morepeace and relax in the sunshine state!

Neptune Beach has so much to offer. Obviously you can hang out on the beach, but it's what's close…read moreto the beach that brings me back. So many restaurants and shops to choose from it is hard to pick a favorite. You must check out the Lemon Bar, which is an outdoor venue with a beach view. The Lemon Bar offers live music, drinks and food. Next is Pete's, the oldest bar in the area. It's divey vibe is a must for locals. If you like to play pool, this is your spot. Next is Island Girl, offering many types/flavors of cigars and draft beer. Sliders Oyster Bar is another local favorite offering food and drinks. Across the street and on the beach is the Seahorse Inn. This is the best spot to stay at the beach on a budget and is in the center of all the fun. The only downside is parking. There are two pay lots and street parking, which use to be free but now you pay at the machine. Be careful not to park in lots with towing signs (if you see not visiting the specified businesses).