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and party, while cozy
Neptune Beach
is more subdued. And if you want some sand all to
yourself,
Atlantic Beach
, with several entrances off Seminole Beach Rd, is sublime.
There's a nice, chilled vibe here: locals are mellower than their Southern Floridian coun-
terparts. Jax Beach fits the Californian comparison more closely than the rest of Florida,
despite the coastlines being on opposite sides!
Sights & Activities
Most of the action is concentrated at Jacksonville Beach, which buzzes all summer (and
most of the mild winter, too).
Jacksonville Beach Pier
PIER
( 904-241-1515;
www.jacksonvillebeachpier.com
;
503 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach; walk-on/fishing
$1/4; 6am-10pm)
Constructed from removable planks, allowing it to be dismantled in the event of a hur-
ricane, the 1300ft pier has a bait shop, concessions and fish-cleaning stations. Bring
drinks, cast your line and wait for a nibble.
Rent Beach Stuff
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 904-305-6472;
www.rentbeachstuff.com
;
11 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach; 8am-6pm)
The roads are flat and the towns are small: why not rent a bike? In addition to a bunch of
other beach and water-sports equipment, these guys will deliver a 26in beach cruiser to
your hotel for $30 per day.
