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Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville Beach is a coastal resort city in Duval County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated on May 22, 1907, as Pablo Beach, and changed to Jacksonville Beach in 1925. The city is part of a group of communities collectively referred to as the Jacksonville Beaches. These communities include Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach. When the city of Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County in 1968, Jacksonville Beach, together with Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin, voted to retain their municipal governments. As a result, citizens of Jacksonville Beach are also eligible to vote in the mayoral election for the City of Jacksonville. As of the 2020 US census, Jacksonville Beach had a total population of 23,830, up from 21,362 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.0 square miles (56.9 km²). 7.3 square miles (19.0 km²) of it is land and 14.6 square miles (37.9 km²) of it (66.61%) is water. Jacksonville Beach is the largest town in the Jacksonville Beaches community. It is the eastern terminus of U.S. Route 90, which ends at an intersection with State Road A1A three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. The city is located at 30°17′3″N 81°23′46″W (30.284091, –81.396074).

The area around present-day Jacksonville Beach was first settled by Spanish settlers. Spanish missions were established from Mayport to St. Augustine. Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain by treaty in 1763, only to have Spain regain it again, and then a final time in 1821 to the United States. American river pilots and fishermen came to Hazard, present-day Mayport, and established a port.

In the late 19th century, developers began to see the potential in Duval County's oceanfront as a resort. In 1883 a group of investors formed the Jacksonville and Atlantic Railroad to develop a resort community that would be connected to Jacksonville by rail. The first settlers were William Edward Scull, a civil engineer and surveyor, and his wife Eleanor Kennedy Scull. They lived in a tent two blocks east of Pablo Historical Park. A second tent was the general store and post office. On August 22, 1884, Mrs. Scull was appointed postmaster. 

The health and wellness scene in Jacksonville Beach is robust, offering residents and visitors access to top-notch healthcare services and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, a renowned medical institution, has a campus in the area and provides comprehensive healthcare services. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA provides fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga.

Top Sites in Jacksonville Beach, FL: Beaches Museum, Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Population: 23,830 (2020). ZIP Codes: 32240. Area code: 904. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 21.96 sq mi (56.89 km²).

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What is the history of Jacksonville Beach, FL?

The area around present-day Jacksonville Beach was first settled by Spanish settlers. Spanish missions were established from Mayport to St. Augustine. Spain ceded Florida to Great Britain by treaty in 1763, only to have Spain regain it again, and then a final time in 1821 to the United States. American river pilots and fishermen came to Hazard, present-day Mayport, and established a port.

What is Jacksonville Beach, FL known for?

In general, the architecture of Jacksonville varies in style and is not defined by any one characteristic, and Jacksonville Beach is no exception. Designed by Marsh and Saxelbye, and completed in 1925, Casa Marina Hotel is a Mission-style hotel popular in the 1920s when Jacksonville's beaches were being developed. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 1993. Constructed in 1947, the American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Station is an Art Moderne-style lifeguard station designed by local architect Jefferson Davis Powell.

What are the demographics of Jacksonville Beach, FL?

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,990 people, 9,715 households, and 5,207 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,732.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,054.9/km²). There were 10,775 housing units at an average density of 1,402.6 per square mile (541.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.94% White, 4.82% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.

Sources

City of Jacksonville Beach

Wikipedia

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

YMCA

Equinox

Crunch Fitness

Beaches Museum

Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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