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Atlantic Beach Arts Market
A local artist co-op and market in Atlantic Beach.
Details (opens in a new tab)Neighborhood Guide · Duval County
Atlantic Beach: a beach town with its own personality.
The northernmost of Jacksonville's beach cities, Atlantic Beach is its own city with a walkable town center, a wide quiet beach, and easy access to Naval Station Mayport (opens in a new tab).
By Dawn Spencer · Last updated
Atlantic Beach at a glance
CountyDuval
SettingIndependent beach city
HomesBeach cottages, renovated classics, new builds, and oceanfront homes
NearbyNeptune Beach, Mayport, Hanna Park
Highlights
What sets Atlantic Beach apart
- The Beaches Town Center, shared with Neptune Beach, for dining and shopping
- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (opens in a new tab)'s beach, trails, and freshwater lake next door
- A short commute to Naval Station Mayport
- Walkable and bikeable streets close to the ocean
Buying Here
What to know
Homes range from original beach cottages to new construction. Flood zone and elevation vary block by block, so we check each home individually.
VA & military buyers · Minutes from the base, with a Navy veteran REALTOR®.
Community & Official Sites
Straight from the source
Amenities, rules, assessments, and events as the community, club, district, or city publishes them. Club memberships are separate from HOA and CDD fees; I'll pull the current numbers for any home you're considering.
- City of Atlantic Beach (opens in a new tab)City services, parks and recreation, meeting agendas
Map
Where Atlantic Beach is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries shown are approximate; confirm a specific address with the county property appraiser.
Before You Buy
Questions to answer for any Atlantic Beach home
- Current property taxes, and what they may become without the seller's homestead exemption
- HOA dues, what they cover, and any special assessments or capital contribution at closing
- Club membership requirements and costs, if any
- FEMA flood zone and whether flood insurance is required or recommended
- Roof age and wind mitigation features, which drive insurance cost
- School assignments for the specific address, confirmed with the district
Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach are separate cities that set their own tax rates, while the rest of Duval County is the consolidated City of Jacksonville, so compare tax bills carefully between areas.
Research Tools
Look it up yourself
- Duval County Property Appraiser (opens in a new tab)Ownership, taxes, sales history
- Duval County Public Schools (opens in a new tab)School zoning by address
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)Flood zone by address
- Local market reports (opens in a new tab)Recent sales and trends
Search Homes
Search Atlantic Beach homes for sale
Live MLS listings, updated as homes come on the market.
- All Atlantic Beach homes (opens in a new tab)Every active listing
- Waterfront homes (opens in a new tab)Ocean, Intracoastal, and marsh
- Condos & townhomes (opens in a new tab)Beach condos and townhomes
- Homes under $600K (opens in a new tab)Starter and downsizing options
- Luxury homes $1M+ (opens in a new tab)Oceanfront and luxury
Annual Events & Traditions
Events and traditions around Atlantic Beach
In Atlantic Beach and the Beaches Town Center
May
Dancin' in the Street
The Beaches' biggest street festival: live music on several stages, art, food, and a kid zone across the Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Beach meets Neptune Beach. Started in 1986.
Details (opens in a new tab)Early December
Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
Santa arrives, the mayors of Atlantic and Neptune Beach light the tree in the Town Center roundabout, and 200+ lighted palms glow from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
Details (opens in a new tab)Nearby in Jacksonville Beach
Late November to January
Deck the Chairs
Jacksonville Beach's lifeguard chairs decorated and lit at the Seawalk Pavilion, with holiday events all season.
Details (opens in a new tab)Year-round
Beaches Museum
History, exhibits, and events in Jacksonville Beach.
Details (opens in a new tab)Dates change from year to year; check each organizer's site. For what's happening tonight, see Livedrp below.
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Live music and nightlife near Atlantic Beach
Within 3 miles around Atlantic Beach: 46 nightlife spots, including 14 with live music. This week, 9 of them have events on the calendar. A few of the closest (names open in Google Maps; tonight's lineup is in the Livedrp (opens in a new tab) app):
- The Grande (opens in a new tab)Live Music · Dance Club · Bar · 0.6 mi · 39 events this week
- Flying Iguana Taqueria and Tequila Bar (opens in a new tab)Latin Club · Restaurant · Live Music · 0.7 mi
- The Local (opens in a new tab)Live Music · 0.7 mi · 12 events this week
- Island Girl Wine and Cigar Bar (opens in a new tab)Live Music · Bar · Cigar Bar · 0.7 mi
- Lemon Bar (opens in a new tab)Live Music · Wine Bar · 0.8 mi
- The Back Bar at Be-In (opens in a new tab)Live Music · 0.8 mi
Venue data from Livedrp as of 2026-11-04. Disclosure: Dawn Spencer is the founder of Livedrp.
Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood information is general and believed reliable but not guaranteed. Confirm HOA rules, club memberships, flood zones, and school assignments for any specific property.
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