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Beaches, Boating & Golf Life in Jacksonville, Florida

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A guide to the beach, boating, and golf life that makes the Jacksonville Beaches worth calling home for decades; straight from the things a 45-year local actually does on the weekend, from Atlantic Beach's golf course to the boat ramps of Jacksonville Beach.
Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier
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Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier

A public fishing pier stretching a quarter-mile into the Atlantic at the heart of Jacksonville Beach. A go-to spot for sunrise walks, fishing, and evening strolls right off Beach Boulevard.

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Atlantic Beach Country Club (formerly Selva Marina)
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Atlantic Beach Country Club (formerly Selva Marina)

A completely rebuilt golf club at the site of the old Selva Marina Country Club, once home to a Jacksonville Open tournament played by legends like Jack Nicklaus. Now an 18-hole championship course with a brand-new clubhouse, right in the Beaches community.

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TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach
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TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach

Home of THE PLAYERS Championship and the famous 17th-hole island green, TPC Sawgrass anchors Ponte Vedra Beach's identity as a golf destination just south of the Jacksonville Beaches.

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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

A 447-acre oceanfront city park just north of the Jacksonville Beaches with 1.5 miles of beach, bike trails, a fishing pond, and camping. A favorite for weekend outings close to NS Mayport.

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St. Johns River Boat Ramps & Marinas
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St. Johns River Boat Ramps & Marinas

A directory of public boat ramps and marinas along the St. Johns River, useful for boaters who split time between river fishing and the Intracoastal at the Beaches.

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Florida Fishing License & Regulations
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Florida Fishing License & Regulations

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's official page for saltwater fishing licenses and regulations, essential reading for anyone planning to fish off the Jacksonville Beach Pier or out of Mike McCue Park.

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Vilano Beach & St. Augustine Boating
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Vilano Beach & St. Augustine Boating

A St. Johns County boat ramp near Vilano Beach, giving Beaches-area boaters an easy way south to explore the Intracoastal toward St. Augustine.

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McCue Park Boat Ramp
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McCue Park Boat Ramp

A four-ramp Intracoastal boat launch in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, a favorite local spot for launching a boat or just fishing off the bank. Note: the City has this ramp scheduled for a bulkhead construction closure from February through fall 2026, so check current status before planning a trip. 

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