Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. N
About
Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. N is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about a mile from the town of Neptune Beach. The access has lifeguards and parking, which makes it a simple, practical spot to get onto the sand. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the most pleasant times to go. A nearby weather station records typical April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while July and August average highs of about 89°F and bring the most wet days of the year. Inland trails make an easy pairing with a beach day. The Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both roughly 7 to 8 miles away, and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is about 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. N
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, 0.9 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 TrailHiking7.3 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking7.8 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking8.7 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking8.8 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking9.3 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
