American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Station, an Art Moderne landmark designed by Jefferson Davis Powell
Established in 1884, Jacksonville Beach has developed for over a century. The unique culture, history and traditions make this destination more than just your average beach stay. Celebrations like the Opening of the Beaches are deeply rooted in the city at large. Composed of an assortment of architectural styles giving the community a strong sense of place and an identity all its own.
Understand
Get in
By plane
- 1 Jacksonville International Airport (JAX IATA) is the primary commercial airport in Northeast Florida, with scheduled service offered by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, jetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. The airport is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown. The airport has one terminal building, with ticketing on the upper "Departures" level and baggage claim and ground transportation on the lower "Arrivals" level. There are two areas for ground transportation, at the center front for taxis and area hotel shuttles, and at the north end (outside of Baggage Carousel 1) for pre-arranged ground transportation, including limousines, rental cars, intercity buses/shuttles, and local JTA city buses. Airline gates radiate from three concourses, A, B, and C which all funnel through one central security screening area. Generally arriving one hour before a flight's scheduled departure is plenty of time, but during major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, allow 1½-2 hours.
- 2 Northeast Florida Regional AirportUST IATA, formerly St. Augustine Airport, is 4 miles north of St. Augustine, and about 30 miles south of Jacksonville. The airport no longer has scheduled commercial service.
Get around
Map of Jacksonville Beach
See
Do
- 1 Oceanfront Park, 429 1st St S, ☏ 1 904 247 6236. Public park with beach access, a playground, and picnic shelters.
- 2 Jacksonville Beach Pier, 503 1st St N. Fishing pier with fish-cleaning stations and a bait shop.
- 3 Adventure Landing. Water park with miniature golf, laser tag, and go-karts.
Buy
Eat
- 1 Joe's Crab Shack, 6 Beach Blvd, ☏ 1 904 249-6160. Oceanfront seafood restaurant
- 2 Maple Street Biscuit Company, 410 3rd St N, ☏ 1 904 853-5688.
- 3 TacoLu Baja Mexicana, 1712 Beach Blvd.
Drink
- 1 Lynch's Irish Pub, 514 N First St. A well-known Irish pub. Many good imported pints on tap, with live music, and a raucous atmosphere.
Sleep
- 1 Best Western Oceanfront, 305 N First St, ☏ 1 904 249-4949, ✉[email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Oceanfront hotel offering a variety of room types to accommodate different budgets. They offer a complimentary breakfast, a swimming pool and free wired and wireless Internet access.
- 2 Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront, 11 N First St, ☏ 1 904 435-3535, fax: 1 904 435-3536, ✉[email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. All oceanfront two-room suite hotel located in the center of town, offering spacious accommodations, a swimming pool and hot tub, pet friendly accommodations and free wireless Internet access.
- 3 Holiday Inn Express - Jacksonville Beach, 1101 Beach Blvd, ☏ 1 904 435-3000, ✉[email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Newest hotel in town. Offers spacious accommodations, flat panel TVs, iPod clock radios, complimentary hot breakfast, a swimming pool, complimentary shuttle service to/from the beaches and the Mayo Clinic Hospital, hot tub, pet friendly accommodations and free wired and wireless Internet access.
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| Routes through Jacksonville Beach |
| Tallahassee ← Jacksonville ← | W  E | → END |
| Jacksonville ← Neptune Beach ← | N  S | → St. Augustine → Daytona Beach |