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Jacksonville Beach
4.7★ · 507 Google ratings · Jacksonville Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 310 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Jacksonville Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Best for walking and activities
The beach excels for surfing, walking, yoga, and water sports rather than swimming or lounging.
Bring sunscreen and water gear
Reviewers recommend bringing sunscreen, and chair or umbrella rentals are available if you need them.
Visit on weekday mornings
The beach is noticeably less crowded during weekdays and early hours, especially before 10am.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on nice days and weekends, though free spots exist if you hunt for them.
Check weather before winter visits
Winter water is cold without a wetsuit, and reviewers encountered chilly conditions and rain during off-season trips.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · overcast
Water
84°F
Waves
2.2 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 601 1st St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
🅿 Parking 310 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jacksonville Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 310 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jacksonville Beach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jacksonville Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Jacksonville Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
