Jacksonville Beach: 21st Ave. S
About
Jacksonville Beach: 21st Ave. S is a public beach access point in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, sitting about a tenth of a mile from the center of town. It's a straightforward way onto the sand, and lifeguards are on duty here. For the most comfortable beach weather, aim for spring, when typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach run from highs around 72°F in March to 77°F in April, with relatively few wet days. Summer brings highs near 89°F in July and August along with the most frequent rain, roughly 13 to 14 wet days a month. If you want to pair a beach day with time on foot, three hikes lie within about 10 miles: Willie Brown Trail at 9 miles away, Timucuan Trail at about 9.4 miles, and Spanish Pond Trail at about 9.5 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
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
Jacksonville Beach: 21st Ave. S
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, 1.2 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 TrailHiking9 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking9.4 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
