Jacksonville Beach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Duval County, Florida, United States
About Jacksonville Beach
The founding of what is now Jacksonville Beach took place in the 1880s in the lead-up to the tourist boom Florida would experience going into the 20th century. Permanent settlement began around 1885 and a highway was begun in 1892. A railway was built in the area around the time of the Spanish-American War, during which William J. Bryan used the beach for training of Nebraska's Third Regiment. The town was known as Pablo Beach from incorporation in 1907 until 1925, when it became Jacksonville Beach. During the early 20th century it was an important amusement park destination, with Little Coney Island being in operation during the early part of the century and a roller coaster in the mid-century. The cities in its immediate (coastal) vicinity—includingPonte Vedra BeachandNeptune Beach—are p
Top Attractions in Jacksonville Beach
Explore the best things to see and do in Jacksonville Beach:
- ★Adventure Landing
- ★Jacksonville Beach Pier
- ★Oceanfront Park
Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Joe's Crab Shack
- 🍴Maple Street Biscuit Company
- 🍴TacoLu Baja Mexicana
Where to Stay in Jacksonville Beach
- 🏨Best Western Oceanfront
- 🏨Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express - Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: