Jax Beach Favorites

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Jax Beach Favorites

Food scene

Five-star food at a great price in a relaxed setting. Nice views along the Intracoastal.
57 locals recommend
Marker 32
14549 Beach Blvd
57 locals recommend
Five-star food at a great price in a relaxed setting. Nice views along the Intracoastal.
Unique breakfast eats like chicken and waffles or pound-cake French toast. Short bike ride away.
41 locals recommend
Metro Diner
1534 3rd St N
41 locals recommend
Unique breakfast eats like chicken and waffles or pound-cake French toast. Short bike ride away.
Large, NY style pizza. A new beach favorite! Biking distance.
20 locals recommend
Biggie's Pizza
311 3rd Street North
20 locals recommend
Large, NY style pizza. A new beach favorite! Biking distance.

Bars

Beachside drinks in the sand. I recommend the Orange Dreamsicle. Biking distance.
93 locals recommend
Lemon Bar
2 Lemon St
93 locals recommend
Beachside drinks in the sand. I recommend the Orange Dreamsicle. Biking distance.
Small spot for amazing live music. Open mic night never disappoints! More of a late-night bar. Biking distance.
The Fly's Tie
177 Sailfish Dr E
Small spot for amazing live music. Open mic night never disappoints! More of a late-night bar. Biking distance.
Award-winning local brewery with excellent beer and food. Biking distance.
34 locals recommend
Engine 15 Brewing Co.
1500 Beach Blvd
34 locals recommend
Award-winning local brewery with excellent beer and food. Biking distance.
Tropical-themed bar with extensive cocktail menu. Biking distance.
20 locals recommend
Flask and Cannon
528 1st St N
20 locals recommend
Tropical-themed bar with extensive cocktail menu. Biking distance.
Another local brewery favorite. Easy biking distance.
50 locals recommend
Green Room Brewing
228 3rd St N
50 locals recommend
Another local brewery favorite. Easy biking distance.

Sightseeing

Fun spot for fishing, swimming, or hiking. Small splash park and zipline for children. Short drive, $5 entrance fee per vehicle.
140 locals recommend
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Dr
140 locals recommend
Fun spot for fishing, swimming, or hiking. Small splash park and zipline for children. Short drive, $5 entrance fee per vehicle.
Walkable spot with dining, shops, coffee, and drinks. Easy bike ride.
59 locals recommend
Beaches Town Center
0 Atlantic Blvd
59 locals recommend
Walkable spot with dining, shops, coffee, and drinks. Easy bike ride.
Great views for sunrise, fishing, or just enjoying the views and breeze. Easy bike riding distance.
86 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St N
86 locals recommend
Great views for sunrise, fishing, or just enjoying the views and breeze. Easy bike riding distance.
Short nature trails, a fishing and viewing pier, a canoe/kayak launch, picnic areas, and pavilions. Short drive away.
15 locals recommend
Dutton Island Preserve
793 Dutton Island Rd W
15 locals recommend
Short nature trails, a fishing and viewing pier, a canoe/kayak launch, picnic areas, and pavilions. Short drive away.
Take the ferry ($6/car) across the St John's River for a fun day trip. Explore Hugenot Memorial Park and beaches (great tidal pools for smaller kids), Kingsley Plantation (historic sightseeing), Little Talbot and Big Talbot State Parks (driftwood beaches and horseback riding), Fernandina Beach (great shopping and food), and Fort Clinch State Park (fishing, hiking, sightseeing).
16 locals recommend
St. Johns River Ferry
4680 Ocean St
16 locals recommend
Take the ferry ($6/car) across the St John's River for a fun day trip. Explore Hugenot Memorial Park and beaches (great tidal pools for smaller kids), Kingsley Plantation (historic sightseeing), Little Talbot and Big Talbot State Parks (driftwood beaches and horseback riding), Fernandina Beach (great shopping and food), and Fort Clinch State Park (fishing, hiking, sightseeing).

Family fun

Family activity center with arcade, go-karts, water park, slides, and laser tag.
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach Blvd
121 locals recommend
Family activity center with arcade, go-karts, water park, slides, and laser tag.
Large park with playground, volleyball, butterfly garden, and a farmer's market on Saturdays. Biking distance.
12 locals recommend
Jarboe Park
510 Florida Blvd
12 locals recommend
Large park with playground, volleyball, butterfly garden, and a farmer's market on Saturdays. Biking distance.
Large park with tennis, racquetball, 2 playgrounds, and a skate park. Within biking distance, but might be a little far for smaller kids.
10 locals recommend
Jack Russell Park
850 Seminole Rd
10 locals recommend
Large park with tennis, racquetball, 2 playgrounds, and a skate park. Within biking distance, but might be a little far for smaller kids.
Large playground with skate park and splash pad. Short drive away.
33 locals recommend
South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground
2514 S Beach Pkwy
33 locals recommend
Large playground with skate park and splash pad. Short drive away.
A short drive for a smaller beach. Great for splashing in the surf, even better for finding unique shells and shark's teeth.
33 locals recommend
Mickler Beach
4265 Mickler Rd
33 locals recommend
A short drive for a smaller beach. Great for splashing in the surf, even better for finding unique shells and shark's teeth.