Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, the largest and southernmost of the beach communities, is located east of Jacksonville. Since the first resort hotel was built in the 1890s, Jacksonville Beach has long been a favorite of residents looking to escape the frantic pace of the city. It was incorporated as a town named “Pablo Beach” in 1907; the name was changed to "Jacksonville Beach" in 1925. Today, Jax Beach, as it is known to locals is a business, resort, and residential community with its own police and fire departments and a full range of government and recreational services for its residents.

The City of Jacksonville Beach has over 4.1 miles of white sandy beaches with one mile of oceanfront boardwalk. The SeaWalk Pavilion is a stage and amphitheater located beside the boardwalk. Jacksonville Beach is renowned for its annual festivals including Fiesta Playera, a celebration of Latin music and culture, Springing the Blues, the Cajun Crawfish Festival, The Beaches Festival, Moonlight Movies and the Key West Conch Festival.

Jacksonville Beach Demographics and Community Information