Atlantic Beach: 16th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 16th St. is a public beach access point in the town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, sitting about a tenth of a mile from the town center. It's a straightforward way onto the sand, with lifeguards on duty, and dogs are allowed. Spring and late fall tend to be the most comfortable times for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach show April highs around 77°F and November highs near 73°F. Midsummer runs hotter, with highs near 89°F and more wet days. For time off the beach, the Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both about five and a half miles away. The Spanish Pond Trail and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail are a little farther out, within about six and a half miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: 16th St.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high57° low
- Apr77° high63° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun87° high75° low
- Jul89° high77° low
- Aug89° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct80° high69° low
- Nov73° high60° low
- Dec67° high53° low
Nearby
- Willie Brown TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking5.6 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking6.5 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking6.8 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking6.8 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
