Jacksonville Beach, Florida — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Jacksonville Beach, Duval County.
| City | Jacksonville Beach |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Duval |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 30.294686 |
| Longitude | -81.39314 |
| Population | 23,654 |
| Density | 1245.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32250, 32240 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | Jacksonville |
| School District | Duval County School District |
Jacksonville Beach is a locality in Duval County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 23,654. The population density is 1245.6 people per km². Jacksonville Beach is located at 30.2947°N, 81.3931°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32250.
Jacksonville Beach unfolds as a ribbon of sun-bleached sand and salt-laced air, where the Atlantic’s persistent whisper shapes the dunes and the sky spills an endless, luminous blue. It lies 3.8 miles north of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north of Palm Valley. The terrain here is a gentle embrace of coastal plain, a low-lying landscape where sea oats grip the sand with tenacious roots, their feathery plumes catching the breeze. The character of Jacksonville Beach is one of constant motion and quiet resilience, the ebb and flow of the tide mirrored in the ebb and flow of human presence, from the early morning surfers to the twilight strollers. The air itself carries a subtle, almost imperceptible sweetness, a blend of brine and blooming oleander, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Jacksonville Beach is a story intertwined with its shoreline, a narrative of fishing villages and burgeoning tourism that began to bloom in the early 20th century. This coastal stretch, once a more secluded haven, now thrives on a vibrant local economy powered by hospitality, surfing culture, and a lively array of shops and restaurants that line its main arteries. The iconic pier, a weathered sentinel against the vast ocean, stands as a silent witness to generations of families who have found solace and recreation in the rhythmic crash of waves. Beyond the immediate buzz of its commercial heart, Jacksonville Beach offers a sense of unhurried joy, a place where the simple pleasure of a walk on the beach can feel like a profound communion with nature's enduring power.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jacksonville Beach, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jacksonville Beach and Duval County.
Detailed location data for Jacksonville Beach includes the ZIP code (32250), telephone area code (850), county seat of Duval County (Jacksonville), and school district assignment (Duval County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jacksonville Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |