Jacksonville Beach, Florida

About Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, FL is a close-knit town located in northern Florida counting 23,630 people who proudly call it home.

Jacksonville Beach holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.32 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,228 residents per square mile.

📰 Jacksonville Beach News Today

• He stopped to pet a dog on Jacksonville Beach — then collapsed. A stranger’s CPR helped save his life News4JAX · Aug 16
• Margaret "Marge" Ann von Goeben Obituary (2026) - Jacksonville Beach, FL - Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• 'Angel on Earth': Jacksonville Beach man credits woman with saving his life after heart attack firstcoastnews.com · Aug 17
• Man charged with arranging fatal ambush of Microsoft manager faces murder trial in Florida NBC News · Aug 17
• Mario Fernandez Saldana trial up first in Jared Bridegan murder case Florida Today · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jacksonville Beach Unique

• The only place in America named Jacksonville Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,630.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach

• BJ's — american
• Carrabba's Italian Grill — italian
• Casa Maria — mexican
• Cedar and Olive — lebanese
• Donatos Pizza — pizza
• First Watch — american
• Kazu Sushi Burrito — sushi
• Renna's Pizza — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Sushi Palace — japanese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Shipwreck Island Waterpark · Water park
• Adventure Landing · Theme park
• Arcade · Arcade
• Area 51 Laser Tag · Attraction
• Batting Cages · Attraction
• Beaches Museum · Museum
• Frog Hopper · Attraction
• Stellers Gallery · Art gallery
• The Brumos Collection · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jacksonville Beach

• 12th Ave South Park reviews ★
• Carver Recreation Center reviews ★
• Cradle Creek Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• DeLeon Shores Park reviews ★
• Gonzales Park reviews ★
• Huguenot Park reviews ★
• Huguenot Park & Tennis Center reviews ★
• Isle of Palms Park reviews ★
• J. B. Coxwell Amphitheater reviews ★
• Latham Plaza reviews ★
• Louchery Island reviews ★
• PVIC Fountain reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Jacksonville Beach

• DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
• JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• SAN PABLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• SEABREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Baptist Medical Center Beaches ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jacksonville Beach

🏘️ Nearby Communities