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Duval County Beaches

Here are some brief recaps of "Duval County Beaches" laws concerning pet licenses, leash laws and beach access. For more information, changes or updates, contact the numbers listed below. Ordinances are subject to change by respective cities.

Neptune Beach

  • Phone: (904) 270-2411
  • City Limits: Atlantic Boulevard to Seagate Avenue.
  • Beach Access: Dogs are prohibited to be on the beach with or without a leash from 9:00am to 5:00pm, in the summer, and from 10:00am to 4:00pm, in the winter (end of daylight saving time), seven days a week.
  • Required: Current rabies license, leashed, held by owner/handler, and remove feces.

Atlantic Beach

  • Phone: (904) 247-5866
  • City Limits: Hannah Park Borderline to Atlantic Boulevard.
  • Beach Access: Leashed dogs are permitted on the beach 24 hours a day with current tag.
  • Required: Current rabies license, (residents and non-residents) leashed, held by owner/handler and remove feces.

Jacksonville Beach

  • Phone: (904) 247-6195
  • City Limits: Seagate Avenue to St. Johns County Line.
  • Beach Access: Leashed or unleashed dogs prohibited on beach 9:00am to 5:00pm year round.
  • Required: Current rabies license, city pet tag (if resident of the city), leashed, held by owner/handler, and remove feces. Cats are required to have city tags.