The Beaches

Jacksonville’s beach communities offer a wide variety of housing, entertainment, and dining choices. Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach are the primary beach communities that will be featured.

Do you long to wake up to the sound of dolphins playing in the waves and the smell of salty sea air? If so, one of Jacksonville’s beach communities may be just the place for you.

Retirement is not a prerequisite for living in a beach community. Quite a few local residents maintain second homes near the shore.

A lot of people in Jacksonville, FL area really want to be able to say that they live near the ocean. Those who appreciate the beach and the great outdoors come from all walks of life.

Who wouldn’t want to roll around town in a beach cruiser and spend their days basking in the sun? It’s a picture-perfect scenario.

There are miles of trails for hiking and biking, lakes for fishing, and a campground right on the oceanfront to add to the fun of a day at the beach.

At Atlantic, Neptune, and Jacksonville beaches, you can choose from a wide variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and ice cream parlors. The beaches are a great place to go shopping and to help out the local community.

The art walk on the beaches and the green market are two of the most popular community events. The Intracoastal Waterway, or “the ditch” as it’s known locally, is avoided by most drivers in the beaches unless absolutely necessary.

You probably won’t need to leave the beaches to go into the city unless you specifically want to, as they are a self-contained community in and of themselves. In a short amount of time, you can get to everything you need without leaving your house.

The beach towns have excellent educational opportunities, warm and welcoming locals, a thriving nightlife, and easy access to recreational opportunities. Attractions in this area include excellent fishing, surfing, and swimming conditions throughout the year.

Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, housing in coastal areas will set you back more money. The median price of a home is about $450,000, while the median rent is about $1500.

In Jax Beach, getting a bite to eat or a drink is as simple as it gets. Angie’s Grom, The Blind Rabit, Eleven South, Hoptinger, JaxSpice, Jax Beach Brunch Haus, Lynch’s Irish Pub, SALT Jax Beach, The Shim Sham Room, Surfer-The Bar, Third Street Diner, The Wreck Tiki Lounge, and many others are all within walking distance of one another and the beach.

Many unique and interesting stores can be found along Jacksonville Beach. Jax Beach has everything you could want or need, from clothing to outdoor equipment to decorative items for your home.

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