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).

Came down to Jacksonville Beach with my KY family and had one of those days that somehow turns into…read morea full on memory whether you planned it or not. First off, the free parking deserves its own standing ovation. Pull in, park, no stress, no drama, no circling like you are hunting for buried treasure. That alone already put everyone in a good mood. But the real star of the day was the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean was doing its thing like it always does, loud, endless, and a little dramatic in the best way. The waves would roll in all calm and pretty, and then suddenly act like they had something to prove when they hit the shore. My family spent half the time just watching the water like it was a live show we all agreed to attend. The kids were running in and out of the surf like the ocean was a game level they were trying to beat. Meanwhile the adults were pretending to be chill but really just trying not to get knocked over by surprise waves or lose a sandal to the sea forever. There was something about standing there with salt air, wind blowing, and that huge stretch of ocean in front of us that made everything feel simple in the best way. No schedules, no rush, just waves, laughs, and somebody always saying "don't go too far!" We ate, we laughed, we got sandy in places we will not discuss in public, and we loved every minute of it. Five stars. Great KY family day, perfect Atlantic Ocean views, and free parking that should honestly be illegal for how convenient it was.

When staying in Jacksonville to help support opening a new site here for work, I found myself…read morewanting to check out a local beach. There was a brunch haus for a Sunday brunch, then beach venture to see what Jax Beach has to offer. Since it was November, it was very relaxed and less than people since it was cooler. Loved the calmness of hearing the waves roll in, and enjoyed dipping my feet in for a bit. Parking was very reasonably priced, and easy to pay via mobile phone. Loved the ease to park, pay, and enjoy the beach vibes.

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.

I love this beach so much and very beautiful and perfect for all ages amazing unique unbelievable…read moreso peaceful fun beautiful amazing relaxing i love it so much fun amazing beautiful! Bring family and friends employees relax enjoy the waves and sand beach! It is perfect and beautiful magical fun amazing! I love it so much and so fun relaxing peaceful! From Lauren

It was an overcast day when we went to this beach, but it was still very nice! The sand was nice,…read moreand fine - perfect for digging holes and making shapes (my son and his cousins had a great time!) The water was cold, which would have been great for a sunny day, but we posted along the shore and just let the kids have fun. It's a beautiful beach, lots of shells to find, and big beach houses to admire! Once you're done, there are showers and dressing areas to rinse the sand and get into drier and warm clothes. It was my son's first beach experience, and I think he liked it!

This was a paved path that is closed off to vehicles. It is wide, asphalt paved, and accessible for…read morestrollers, bicycles, walkers, and runners. You can't see the beach but you can hear the waves crashing, the birds chirping, and you can see tortoises and turtles. It connects from Little Talbot Island to the Timucuan Trail. It was a flat but pleasant walk with a breeze. Parking is available near the trail, and there are picnic tables, covered pavilions, porta potties, and access to the beach via boardwalk. It is $4 to enter the park, and there are other trails to walk as well.

Another hidden gem in the Jacksonville area. Never too crowded and plenty of relaxing to be had…read morewith full bathrooms for visitors. Only $4 per car load and extremely people friendly. Covered area for groups and plenty of hiking, biking and walking trails for those who want a little more challenge. Bring your gear here because they don't provide them on this part of the island.... One of the best places to bring family and friends to relax at the beach or bring a book and go solo. Either way, I absolutely appreciate LTI for not being too touristy like other areas more south from here. Lovely.

Absolutely beautiful so much fun! I love it so much and good for all ages and amazing fun and…read moreincredible memories and incredible the staff is fantastic and nice and kind and amazing knowledge unbelievable remarkable unbelievable I love it so much! Brilliant and so smart unbelievable safe remarkable so beautiful! From Lauren

Overpriced, lacking in maintenance, events are lame, food is terrible, drinks are terrible and…read moreoverpriced... used to be a whole lot better maybe 4-5 years ago...

We went yesterday while it was raining. We compared it to our normal stop in Texas, where we would…read moretake our kiddo to play. This park hands-down beats that one. We got to walk on the dock and saw soft turtles we also saw a terrapin and a fish a few actually. My kiddo did not want to leave and was so excited to be there and out and playing. I for one was really excited to share that section of my childhood that I vividly remember with my kiddo. The first of many amazing memories to be made

Nice, quiet scenery. Small parking lot and people are constantly exiting/parking the wrong way.read more

Atlantic Beach has so much to offer locals as well as tourists. From beautiful beaches to shops and…read morerestaurants. And bonus, you can walk to most everything in 10 minutes or less. Recently, I had brunch, and then we hit up several shops on First Street. So many options, a book store, several unique boutiques and a reasonably priced souvenir shop. And many restaurants choices, seafood, Italian, Asian, plus a few taverns. You can usually catch live music at a few spots on the weekend. If you are not hungry and do not want to shop, you can try the cigar bar, or stop in for a drink at the oldest bar at the beach, Pete's, established in 1933. Lemon Bar is beside the beach and offers light fair and drinks. There is one high end hotel, One Ocean. Even if you're not staying there, I suggest stopping by their lounge for a drink. It is gorgeous and they offer unique cocktails, plus a nice patio. Or for a little less, stay at the Seahorse Inn, which has access to the Lemon Bar near the pool. I'm a huge fan of Atlantic Beach. But the one downside is parking. There used to be free street parking but now you must pay the parking machine for nearly every spot. There is one parking lot in the heart of it all, but be prepared to pay between $10-$20, depending on the time of year. There is one other city owned lot between First and Second Street.

DO NOT LET YOUR DOG SWIM IN THE DOG PARK!!!! It is dangerous and the city will not rectify or…read morecompensate for your vet bills! My dog was injured while swimming in the dog water park. He sliced his foot open, causing an emergency vet visit and a follow up visit to remove a pad from his foot. The city manager, Kevin Hogencamp and the mayor, Curtis Ford, will not return a phone call or an email to confirm that the pond has been cleared of dangerous debris. Nor will they pay for the vet bills, despite having multiple witnesses, documentation, and photos. They will not even have a conversation about it even though they promised to open an investigation and follow up. The place is dangerous and they do not care about your dog! Stay away!!!!

I've been going to Oceanfront Park for many years. The first time I went to the park I met friends…read morefor lunch as they have several picnic pavilions. My last several visits I practiced beginners Tai Chi at sunset. The park is on the beach and offers a free private parking lot. This is a great place to practice Tai Chi as the ocean noizes help you relax. The grass in the center of the park is soft so I'm sure it's also good for yoga. There were a couple of public restrooms open from daylight to dusk. You will also find lots of dogs being walked in the area. If you're looking for a beachfront park look no further.

This park has everything you need, and/or looking for, and then some!…read more First and foremost, there is a large parking lot. Considering how busy the beach can get at times I'm not going to say there will always be a space open, but your chances of finding a parking space are much better than other beachfront parks...and it's free. The park not only has a large parking lot, but it has restrooms and beach showers. There are boardwalks going out to the beach as well for ease and protection of the dunes. If you are in the park a little after dusk and/or before the first light, please know the parking lot has lighting for safety. Aside from the above, there are sheltered picnic areas, a large grassy area for just chillin' or playin' around, a sand volleyball court, and educational information signs about the area/Jacksonville Beach. Plus, there are concrete figures for you to enjoy, take pictures of or selfies, kids to play on, or whatever. In the center of the park, there is a bronze statue which is considered the focal point of the park. It is meant to symbolize the dedication to preserving public access to the beach for generations to come. If you are local or a tourist and haven't been to this beach...put it on your list to check out. Even if you just want to enjoy an early evening walk on the beach instead of a day at the beach...this beach is perfect for a little something different. There is handicapped parking, handicapped access to the beach, and to the grassy area. (Please note: Across the street from the grassy area is UNF's Seaside Sculpture Park--another good place to check out if you have time.)

Easy walk to boneyard beach with portable toilets and picnic tables - we had a problem with the…read morecashless pay app. But the beach is unique and worth the trip.

This was very different to see, there's a long trial (8-10 min walk) that leads you to the beach…read more It's long and full of these deserted trees. Overall nice place to visit & see.