Jacksonville’s Unique Beaches
Jacksonville is home to 22 miles of fun and relaxing beaches, with vast stretches of white sands to enjoy all your sunny, sandy, normal beach-going activities.
But in addition to the beach you're used to, we have some unexpected and memorable beaches you don't want to miss when you next visit!
Black Rock Beach at Big Talbot Island
This unique beach is located inside the Talbot Islands State Park in a barrier island on the Atlantic Coast between Amelia Island and Fort George Island. It is best known for its unusual rocky shoreline, dubbed Black Rock Beach, because of its dark rocks. Only 4 percent of the land in the entire world has the same kind of unique organic soil formations as Black Rock Beach. The beach has free access and parking right off A1A, so it’s a popular spot to look at the unique erosion along the shoreline, one of the oldest rock formation in the world.
Address: A1A N, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Huguenot Park
This waterfront park sits on a 295-acre horseshoe-shaped peninsula surrounded by the Fort George Inlet, the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Huguenot Park is the only beach in Jacksonville you can drive your car on. They have more than 70
primitive campsites as well. If you plan on camping, check out the campground map in advance and make a campsite reservation.
Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, this city park is home to nesting terns and shorebirds. Birders are likely to spot gannets, loons, and sea ducks.
It’s a favorite spot for locals looking to fish, swim, camp or simply relax on the beach. Other amenities include a nature center, playground, restrooms and pavilion area with grills.
Address: 10980 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
For more information on Huguenot Park, click here.
Little Talbot Island State Park
Enjoy more than five miles of bountiful, white sandy beaches at Little Talbot Island. It is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in northeast Florida. Here, you’ll find maritime forests, dunes, and salt marshes. Among the diverse habitats, you’ll spot river otters, marsh rabbits, and a variety of birds. You can rent kayaks, bikes, and camping gear at the park. It offers camping facilities like showers and RV hookups. You can hike and bike at this park as well.
Address: 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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