Guide to Beaches

Jacksonville Beach

The most famous beach in Jacksonville Beach is, well, Jacksonville Beach. This 3.7-mile-long shoreline is one of the best Jacksonville Beach attractions, and it’s perfect for every beach lover. Do a little fishing off the Jacksonville Beach Pier, surf the waves, try your hand at boogie boarding, or simply soak up the sunshine. At Margaritaville Beach Hotel you are in the perfect location to explore Jacksonville Beach. Stay just steps from the sand!

Neptune Beach

Just north of Jacksonville Beach lies Neptune Beach. This beautiful shoreline is perfect if you’re looking for a quieter beach that’s still not too far from the town. If you’re an early riser, we highly recommend going to Neptune Beach for the sunrise. With the stunning colors and calming waves, you’ll feel absolutely at ease.

If you prefer to sleep in, that’s totally cool too. Simply head to Neptune Beach a little later, snag your own little slice of paradise, and enjoy it all day long.

Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach is another one of the best beaches in the Jacksonville Beach area. Situated in a town of the same name, Atlantic Beach has quite a lot of history behind it. Many historians believe that the first year-round Native American settlement was located here.

Today, you can visit this gorgeous golden shoreline. Shell, surf, kayak, and swim to your heart’s content. And when you’re ready to go, spend a bit of time exploring the historic town that’s just steps away.

Little Talbot Island State Park

If you want a Jacksonville beach that’s a little more off-the-grid, Little Talbot Island State Park will not disappoint. Past the park’s scenic trails, salt marshes, and incredible wildlife, you’ll find a fantastic five-mile stretch of shoreline. That’s a lot of space to surf, shell, swim, and suntan, making Little Talbot Island State Park quite a treat.

Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra Beach is a special gem. Located about 10 minutes South of Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach is known for its shark teeth! That’s right, when you visit this beach, you can find loads of black fossilized shark teeth in the sand. Be sure to keep an eye out!

But shark teeth aren’t the only thing that make Ponte Vedra Beach special. It’s also home to 40-foot-tall sand dunes! These towering sand hills are some of the highest in the state and are definitely worth a visit.

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