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My Favorite Beaches Near Jacksonville (As a Local)

Updated August 14, 2025
Ethan Thoren
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Aerial view of the beach of Jacksonville

As a local born and raised, I love exploring the beaches in and around Jacksonville. There’s no shortage of beaches to be found in the area, and there’s something for everyone on this list. In this post I'll share my 7 favorites, plus tips on where to stay and what to do in each one. If you're visiting Jacksonville for the first time, I've also got a guide to where to stay near the Jacksonville beaches.

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Ethan Thoren is a freelance writer who was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He still resides in Jacksonville with his fiancée and his four cats: Buttercup, Westley, Merry, and Pippin. Ethan enjoys traveling and sightseeing the southern United States when he has free time. Aside from exploring his home state, he loves reading and writing, and aspires to be a fiction author.