Jacksonville Beach: 8th Ave. N
About
Jacksonville Beach: 8th Ave. N is a public beach access point in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, about a mile from Neptune Beach. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with lifeguards on duty, an accessible access point and parking. Spring is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach put April highs around 77°F with lows near 63°F, while July and August average highs of about 89°F and bring the most wet days of the year. For a change from the beach, several trails lie within about 10 miles. The Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both just under 8 miles away, and the Spanish Pond Trail sits about 8 miles off. The Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is a little under 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville Beach: 8th 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, 0.7 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 TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking8 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking8.9 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking9 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking9.6 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
