The park also has a full service campground and there are showers restrooms and concessions available. The two mellow beach towns offer miles of white sand beaches that are perfect for swimming surfing or relaxing. Beach access is available at most eastern street ends. Parking is limited but there is a pay parking lot available in Atlantic Beach.
There are showers at some access points. Encompassing about 60 blocks along the Atlantic Ocean, it's the busiest of all the Jacksonville area beaches. The more-than-four-mile beach is wide and lined by small soft dunes.
There are beach walkovers at most street ends however not all have restrooms and showers. Offshore boat races beach volleyball fishing surfing and sunbathing are just a few of the treats that await you. The 1 foot Jacksonville Pier is good spot to watch locals catch some dinner; the one-mile boardwalk is a nice place to stroll or people-watch and the Sea Walk Pavilion is host to many concerts and events.
Your guide to Jacksonville, Amelia Island and other area beaches. Beaches of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach Made up of 13 miles of seashore lined with foot sea oat dappled dunes Amelia Island is a beach lover's haven. American Beach This beach is a historic and cultural landmark. Amelia Island State Park This acre park offers beach and nature lovers a little bit of everything.
Big Talbot Island State Park This natural park has a one-of-a-kind beach with black rock-like outcroppings and fallen trees that have become bleached and weathered with time. Huguenot Memorial Park This acre city-run park is bordered by ocean inlet and river. Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach The two mellow beach towns offer miles of white sand beaches that are perfect for swimming surfing or relaxing. The animals seem to wander the village's backyards or bask in the sun during the day.
Guests may also have the chance to watch the zookeepers train the Komodo Dragons via an interactive panel. The Australian Adventure exhibit area showcases many different animals native to Australia, such as wallabies, red kangaroos, and a cassowary. Visitors will also find the colorful lorikeets in the exhibit's free-flight aviary. The zoo's Wild Florida exhibit is located on a 2.
The area is home to native plants and animals, including Florida panthers, alligators, red wolves, bobcats, black bears, white-tailed deer, an owl species, bald eagles, and whooping cranes. The exhibit is also the site of The Reptile House that features over 25 various reptile and amphibian species.
One such species is the Eastern Indigo snake, one of many threatened species protected by the state. The 9, square feet River Valley Aviary is home to a wide array of species of exotic birds. This two story is built to let the birds fly freely throughout the enclosure. Bird species include the lesser flamingo, white-bellied bustard, yellow-billed stork, turacos, and whistling duck, just to name a few.
The Play Park and Splash Ground area of the zoo is the perfect place for children. Here they have the opportunity to have tons of fun while reconnecting with nature. The 2. Visitors can try to navigate two different mazes and afterwards jump, climb, and get a little wet in the 4, square feet Splash Ground. Rather than get wet, guests can also create and discover in the Discovery Center. Kids will delight in climbing on vines while trying to imitate the squirrel monkeys in front of them, or petting and grooming pygmy goats in the Animal Care area.
There is also a tree house and rock walls to climb on, as well as the Forest Play area where guests can dig in search of artifacts. In the Play Park, Tuxedo Coast gives guests an opportunity to get up-close to penguins. Visitors can also view the penguins swimming overhead from a tunnel window. At Stingray Bay, visitors have the opportunity to feel and pet stingrays in an interactive and entertaining exhibit.
The Amphibian Conservation Center aims to teach visitors how they can help frogs and other amphibians that face shrinking habitats and a deadly fungus. The center provides a sanctuary for the amphibians threatened by the deadly fungus, as well as offers guests a chance to see the threatened species and listen to the sounds of those species that have become extinct.
The hope is to create a unique botanical garden within the zoo, integrating the gardens with the animal exhibits. The zoo's goal is to establish a new standard for zoos. Guests begin their exploration of the gardens at the Main Camp Garden, where they are greeted by a stunning display flowers and foliage. Ribbons of swirling colorful blooms and foliage off in the distance will draw in visitors as they follow The River of Color throughout the zoo, finding the gardens linked with the animal exhibits through this line of color.
Themed Pocket Gardens, the second major garden zone, is a collection of unique gems of horticultural display. These gardens immerse guests through plant themed courtyards that serve as an entrance to the animal exhibits.
The third zone is The Primary Gardens. The area has been put aside as something very special as a result of the stunning native plants along the Trout River and the amazing panoramic views. The gardens will be spread out over around 12 acres, and will also include the Conservatory and Collections Gardens. Spotted seatrout, flounder, black drum and redfish call this brackish tributary home.
Get ready to reel in a big one! Ocean, river, and creek kayaking are some the best ways to see Jacksonville and its abundant wildlife.
With more shoreline than any other Florida city, it makes sense that there are plenty of opportunities to put your boat in the water and explore! Jacksonville boasts some of the best surfing in Florida. For an easily accessible cruise destination, Jacksonville should be your next stop! Plan an excursion to discover the beautiful creatures that call our waterways home! Big Talbot Island Park is home to Boneyard Beach , which is a picturesque beach full of giant driftwood trees.
Find your way out here if you want a little break from the normal sights and sounds of the other Jacksonville beaches.
For veteran surfers, Huguenot Memorial Park is the perfect place to find some of the best waves in Jacksonville. Located across the St. Johns from Mayport, this surfing spot also known as North Jetty is popular with Jacksonville locals and tends to get crowded. Other things to do in the water here include kayaking, fishing, and paddleboarding. This park is also a prime spot for birdwatching and camping, and visitors can even drive on the beach no faster than 5 mph, you speedsters.
Make your way to a seaside resort to unwind on the white sand beach. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer months, so this is a great beachfront park for your summer family vacation. Travel down the scenic A1A, and before you get to St. Arguably one of the best things about going to the beach is fresh seafood, plucked straight from the ocean and prepared rather than frozen. Here, you can get a few different experiences in one spot — they have an ocean view dining option, a lounge with live music, and a beautiful bar.
For both a meal and a market, visit Beachside Seafood at Jacksonville Beach. Close by is Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant , where you can both eat and buy fresh fish to whip up your own meal on a night in.
Cousins Maine Lobster serves up, you guessed it, Maine-style lobster. They have a brick-and-mortar location right by Neptune Beach, but see their website for other pop-up events they may have in and around Jacksonville. Neptune Beach is also home to the Lemon Bar , which is a great pit stop in the middle of your beach activities to relax, sip on a drink, and enjoy the beautiful view.
While each location is just a short walk from the beach, the atmosphere is as laid back as stretching out on the sand all day. Check out their website for more specifics depending on where you are. Even if you want something besides seafood, there are great options for ocean views while you eat. Ahh, surfing. The ultimate beach activity besides swimming and getting a little sunburned, right? Jacksonville beaches are great for both new and experienced surfers.
More experienced surfers should definitely check out the Mayport Poles, which is accessible through Hanna Park, as well as Huguenot Memorial Park.
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