Huguenot Memorial Park
Memorial, Park
Dogs enjoying themselves | © zensmom1/Flickr
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, Fort George Inlet, and St. Johns River, Huguenot Memorial Park comprises 450 acres of prime seafront location. It’s the only park in Jacksonville where you can drive on the beach, but the real way to enjoy the place is to explore it on foot. Park rangers conduct guided tours and beach walks, offering information about the local wildlife – the park provides important nesting grounds for terns, gulls, and other shorebirds, as well as turtles. There are also 70 camping sites, each one with a picnic table and fire ring.