The City of Atlantic Beach, FL
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The city of Atlantic Beach is located in the state of Florida in Duval County and has a population of 13,169 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Atlantic Beach is Jacksonville, approximately 15 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Atlantic Beach, including Garcia's Mexican Grill, Bo-Hogs BBQ & Chili Delights, Arby's Restaurant, Brass Anchor Pub & Grill and Larry's Giant Subs. For a larger selection of Atlantic Beach restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Atlantic Beach Beaches, Museums, Amusement Parks, Golf Courses and/or Botanical Gardens, including the Atlantic Beach, Fort Caroline National Memorial, Adventure Landing, Kingsley Plantation and Neptune Beach. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Atlantic Beach please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Atlantic Beach:
- Jacksonville Craig Municipal Airport (CRG)
- Jacksonville Intl. Airport (JAX)
- St. Augustine Airport (UST)
Atlantic Beach, Florida Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Atlantic Beach
In the month of December, Atlantic Beach experiences an average high temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 49 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.2 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Atlantic Beach with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 65 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Atlantic Beach to receive an average of 2.49 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 5.27 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as -100 degrees in the summer and as low as degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Atlantic Beach should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 79 degrees, and nighttime lows of 63.
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Atlantic Beach, Florida Attractions
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Mandarin Store and Post Office - Jacksonville, The Mandarin Store and Post Office is a historic site in Jacksonville, Florida. It is located at 12471 Mandarin Road. On October 1, 2001, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville - Jacksonville, The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, which is also referred to as MOCA Jacksonville, a cultural resource of the University of North Florida is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida. One of the largest contemporary art institutions in the Southeastern United States, it presents exhibitions by international, national and regional artists.
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Museum of Science & History - Jacksonville, The Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville, Florida in the US, is a private, non-profit that can be found on the Southbank Riverwalk and is the most visited museum in town. Primarily intended as a hands-on science and history experience for children, MOSH features interactive, award-winning exhibitions such as Currents of Time, which explores 12,000 years of Northeast Florida history, and Atlantic Tails, presenting the mammals indigenous to northeast Florida's waterways.
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Neptune Beach - Neptune Beach, Neptune Beach is a beachfront city in Duval County, Florida, located to the east of Jacksonville, . When the majority of communities in Duval County consolidated with the city of Jacksonville in 1968, Neptune Beach, along with Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Baldwin, remained quasi-independent. Like the other towns, it maintains its own municipal government but its residents vote in the Jacksonville mayoral election and have representation on the Jacksonville city council.
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North/West Course at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course - Fernandina Beach, The North/West Course at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Nassau County Florida. Built in 1920, this Fernandina Beach course designed by Tommy Bird Songs is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 904-277-7370. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 2800 Bill Melton Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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O'Reilly House - , St. Augustine, The O'Reilly House, known officially known as the Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum, and also known as the House of Don Lorenzo de Leon, is a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 131 Aviles Street. On October 15, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Old St. Johns County Jail - , St. Augustine, The Old Jail is a historic jail in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 167 San Marco Avenue. On August 27, 1987, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The St. Johns County Jail now serves as the Old Jail Museum.
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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse - , St. Augustine, The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse is a wooden structure located at 14 St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida near the city gate. It is touted as being the oldest wooden school building in the US. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it first appears on tax records in 1716. There are no extant buildings in St. Augustine built prior to 1702 when the British burned the city. The oldest schoolhouse still standing in the US is the Voorlezer's House built prior to 1696 and located in Historic Richmondtown in Staten Island, New York.
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Palm and Cycad Arboretum - , Community College, The Palm and Cycad Arboretum at the Florida Community College at Jacksonville is that can be found on the south campus at 11901 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida in the US. This is an outdoor area next to the G building, a large three-story complex in the middle of campus that houses the library and other facilities. There is also a biologically diverse area of larger trees and mid-growth brush in an immediate westerly direction to this area.
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Palm Valley Golf Club - Ponte Vedra Beach, The Palm Valley Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Saint Johns County Florida. Built in 1989, this Ponte Vedra Beach course designed by Jack Hord is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 904-285-8978. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1075 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Atlantic Beach, Florida Hotels
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Days Inn Neptune Jacksonville Beach Mayport Mayo Clinic Ne1401 Atlantic Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Jacksonville Beach1616 1st Street N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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Atlantic Beach, Florida Restaurants
This is a list of Atlantic Beach Sandwich & Deli Shops with addresses and phone numbers, including Sandwich Shops, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Atlantic Beach Articles
Published February 21, 2011
The Castillo de San Marcos Fort in St. Augustine Florida survived 205 years under five different flags before becoming the history rich tourist attraction it is today.
Published February 20, 2011
An in-depth review of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum in Florida including it's history, tours, and even myths and legends.
Published February 10, 2011
The Mala Compra Plantation Archaeological Site is more than just a park with a playground. There is an excavation site rich with early American artifacts to discover.
Published February 9, 2011
The Fountain first opened as a tourist attraction in 1901. Today the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park is a full-day tribute to the history of Spanish Florida.
Published November 18, 2010
St. Augustine Florida has beautiful beaches, and a relaxed Southern feeling to its family friendly shops and old fashioned wax museum and alligator farm.
