The Beaches

State park at the northern tip of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County. Miles of Atlantic and Cumberland Sound beaches, shelling, fishing, and a preserved Civil War era fort.

City on Amelia Island in Nassau County at the northern end of Florida's Atlantic coast. Main Beach Park and miles of wide sandy shoreline, plus a historic downtown. Official city site.

Undeveloped park at the southern tip of Amelia Island in Nassau County. Known for natural beaches, salt marshes, and one of the few places in Florida offering guided horseback rides on the beach.

Oceanfront city park at the mouth of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Duval County. Known for drive-on beach access, waterfront camping, birding, and views where river meets ocean.

Barrier island state park north of Jacksonville in Duval County. Home to Boneyard Beach, famous for the salt-washed skeletons of live oak and cedar trees along the shore.

One of the few undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida, north of Jacksonville in Duval County. Over five miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, dunes, and camping.

Oceanfront city park at Mayport in Jacksonville, Duval County, just north of Atlantic Beach. Offers 1.5 miles of beach, a freshwater lake, mountain bike and hiking trails, camping, and surfing.

The northernmost of the three Jacksonville Beaches cities in Duval County. A laid-back oceanfront community anchored by the Beaches Town Center. Official city site.

The smallest of the Jacksonville Beaches cities in Duval County, between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. A quiet, casual community sharing the Beaches Town Center. Official city site.

The largest and liveliest of the Jacksonville Beaches cities in Duval County. Wide sandy beach, a landmark fishing pier, and a walkable downtown with dining and nightlife. Official city site.

Official St. Johns County beach access guide covering the county's unincorporated beaches, including Ponte Vedra Beach, South Ponte Vedra, Vilano Beach, Porpoise Point, and Crescent Beach. Access points, driving passes, and amenities.

City on Anastasia Island in St. Johns County, just south of St. Augustine. A family-friendly beach with the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, splash park, and gentle surf. Official city site.

State park on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County. Four miles of Atlantic coastline plus a tidal salt run, dunes, maritime hammock, camping, and watersport rentals.

Small oceanfront city in Flagler County at the southern edge of Northeast Florida. Known for its distinctive cinnamon-colored sand, historic pier, and low-key, pet-friendly atmosphere. Official city site.