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.

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).

This is now my favorite beach in Jacksonville! So beautiful and I love all the shrubbery. There's…read moreso many shark teeth and it's so peaceful here. You have to pay for parking but it's not much and it's for the day. Love it!

What can I say about Guana that hasn't been said before? We were lucky enough to snag a spot at the…read morefirst location. There is a decent amount of parking spots. I will say I think the city was strategic about the amount of spaces available at each opening. The reason being it allows those visiting the beach not to feel overly crowded and you feel more spaced out, which is really nice. There is a $3 parking fee. Once you park, head to the little stand where there's a map and some blue envelopes. Take an envelope, put your $3 in the envelope, tear off the parking tag, and put that in your car. My recommendation, pay the $3, not only is it required, but also, the funds go to maintaining this amazing beach. We parked, put our $3 in the envelope, and walked up to the stairs. I will say, if you have a wagon, stroller, cart, this isn't the location of where you should be parking. We didn't feel like going to the second parking location, so my husband and I had to carry the cart up and down the stairs. Thank you to the good samaritan, who saw me struggling to pick up my side of the wagon, and helped us. Once we made our way down to the beach, we picked a spot, and set up our stuff. For it being the fourth of July, it wasn't overly crowded. It may have helped that we got there super early. The water was warm, the beach was clean, and people seemed to really respect everyone's space. I enjoy looking for sharks teeth and shells. It was a beautiful beach day and a great way to unwind as a family. Pros: -Clean beach -Parking available -Lots of room to spread out -Beautiful expansive beach Cons: -No bathrooms Tips: Be sure to bring $3 with you to pay for parking.

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

When we arrived on a Sunday at 5pm the parking lot was almost empty which was a plus for beach…read moreparking. There are decent bathrooms and 2 outdoor showers to rinse off. Nice and easy access to a wonderful beach. Be aware though the parking lot closes at 7PM which is a bummer in Summertime and my understanding is they lock it up at 7 and tow cars left.

Nice beach...off the beaten path and far away from the crowds of Daytona beach, Jacksonville…read morebeaches...has nice facilities, an expansive parking lot, and is handicapped accessible as well. Check it out someday when you get the chance.

Northbank walking bridge is re-built and that's fantastic news for Riverside and downtown…read moreresidents. This is a breathtaking way to start your day. Always a breeze, plenty of walking room, plenty to take in a get yourself centered in the city. The new walkway is artistic and beautiful and this connects Riverside to downtown. I know it's a crucial part of Jacksonville being the great city it's meant to be. This is a 5 star experience but businesses need to get involved here. Containers or stand ups with food and drink would be ideal here. It would be great for the city if they built around this and I truly hope they do.

This is a lovely place to visit while in Jacksonville!…read more I enjoyed an evening stroll after dinner and caught some amazing sunset views. As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe walking here by myself during the evening. There were plenty of other people enjoying the river walk that I never questioned my safety. You could easily make this a short or long walk, depending on your preference.

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!

What a beautiful new sitting park! Great for sunsets or a moment to reflect. This piece of the…read moreriver is adjacent to residential lots, so come quietly. Apparently it's a good fishing spot... leave no trace!

Greenscape Celebration Park is a statue, a bench , and a view of the St John's. Really nothing more…read moreto offer. If you're walking along the water in San Marco and want to take a rest or just need some time alone, this location may serve you well, but there's just not much to it. Maybe there used to be more to it in terms of walking etc. but it seems to be closed off now.