Explore Jacksonville Beach, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Florida or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Jacksonville Beach.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Jacksonville Beach |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Duval County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 30.272466 |
| Longitude | -81.385604 |
| Population | 23,830 |
| Density | 1257.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 32250, 32240 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | Jacksonville |
| School District | Duval County School District |
Jacksonville Beach defines the eastern edge of the peninsula where the relentless rhythm of the Atlantic tide shapes the shoreline. It lies 2.8 miles south of Atlantic Beach, FL (from Atlantic Beach, FL: bearing 173°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north of Ponte Vedra Beach. The horizon here is vast and open, occasionally broken by the distant, hazy silhouette of Mount Cornelia rising ten miles to the north. Visitors often wander through the lush, protected grounds of Gonzales Park, which offers a quiet refuge of greenery directly against the shifting sands. Hopkins Creek meanders through the landscape just two miles away, carving a narrow path toward the sea through the dense palmetto scrub. To the south, the waters of Ibis Cove shimmer five miles from the shore, reflecting the intense, golden quality of the afternoon light. Travelers often look toward the nearby Seven Pines Island, a small landmass resting only two miles away in the coastal flats.
Jacksonville Beach evolved from early settlement patterns that favored the maritime accessibility of the northern coast. The local economy shifted over time from small-scale coastal commerce to a vibrant service sector fueled by tourism and regional hospitality. Industries here remain closely tied to the seasonal migration of visitors who seek the humid, subtropical warmth that defines the year. While the land remains largely flat, the development of the Mayport Basin seven miles away provided a crucial anchor for maritime traffic and regional logistics. Even the distant, inland waters of Doctors Lake, located twenty-one miles away, represent the broader, interconnected nature of the regional landscape. The history of the area is written in the persistence of its residents, who have learned to thrive in a climate prone to sudden, dramatic displays of lightning.
Jacksonville Beach maintains a cultural character defined by a relaxed, sun-drenched pace that contrasts with the interior of the state. Life here revolves around the boardwalk and the public access points that allow for an immediate connection to the natural environment. Notable landmarks include the iconic fishing pier, which serves as a center for social activity and local recreation. While the area is largely defined by its own quiet traditions, it has attracted figures like the professional golfer Jim Furyk, who has maintained long-standing ties to the region. Annual events draw crowds to the sand, reinforcing a sense of community that persists despite the transient nature of seasonal travel. The air carries a distinct saltiness that settles over the streets, grounding the local experience in the immediate, sensory reality of the coast.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Coordinates: 30.272466, -81.385604. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Jacksonville Beach includes the ZIP code (32250, 32240), telephone area code (850), county seat of Duval County (Jacksonville), and school district assignment (Duval County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |