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Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville

4.5
#2 of 16 in Outdoors in Jacksonville
#Beach, #Nature / Park
Let the white sand gather beneath your toes at Atlantic Beach. The wide, flat beach offers plenty of room for lounging and watching the water. Some sections of beach have waves strong enough for surfing, while others remain calm enough to allow kayak tours of the coast. Take a short walk through the long grasses just up from the beach to reach trendy shops and restaurants. Use our Jacksonville trip itinerary planner to add Atlantic Beach and other attractions to your Jacksonville vacation plans.
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  • By reeree014 On January 22, 2018
    Always a pleasure to visit for a zen day. The view is fabulous. I will be going back as soon as it warms up.  more »
  • By Liz B On January 15, 2018
    All the beaches in Jacksonville have great sand and lots to offer. However, if you have a dog, its the best beach because all year round, you can walk on the beach with your dog, so long as you have t...  more »
  • By williamrA4706HF On January 11, 2018
    We visit this beach on a weekly basis. At low tide the beach is exceptionally wide. You can find a random sharks tooth if you have a set of eagle eyes and because the beach is fronted by a state park ...  more »
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