Jacksonville Beach: 8th Ave. S

Jacksonville Beach: 8th Ave. S is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Jacksonville Beach. Lifeguards are posted here, and parking is available, which makes this an easy spot to reach the sand for a day at the shore. Typical averages from the Jacksonville Beach weather station, half a mile away, show warm conditions most of the year. Summer is the hottest stretch, with July and August highs around 89°F and lows near 77°F. They are also the wettest months, with June through September seeing 12 to 14 days of rain each month. Spring and fall are milder. April averages highs near 77°F, and October highs are around 80°F, with fewer wet days than midsummer. Winter is cool for swimming but comfortable for walking the beach. January highs average about 65°F and lows about 49°F, and snow doesn't figure into the picture at any time of year. For time off the sand, several trails lie within about 10 miles. The Willie Brown Trail and the Timucuan Trail are both under 9 miles away, and the Spanish Pond Trail and the TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center Trails are slightly farther.