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Big Talbot Island State Park

12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-2320
Ranked #5 of 76 attractions in Jacksonville
5.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Fishing, Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
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Tallahassee, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is the park where locals go to get sunshine and explore the beaches as they were before cinderblock housing. Picnics, campsites, wide open beaches with lifeguards, pavilions for washing the sand back onto the beach after your visit...

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St. Lucia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I caught a barracuda. Its not even a crowded beach.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This beach by far, is my favorite of all beaches in the local area. Just about everytime I have visited, including me, there have been less than 20 people in the park! Sometimes the bugs can be a bit annoying, but that would be the only fault I can think of as I write this. I've taken plenty of pictures... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

You will not be disappointed on your beach walk. I've never seen anything like the Boneyard Beach in all my years in Florida. Take an hour or two and walk about the beach. The photo taking opportunities are endless.

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Beautiful campgrounds, showers, a wonderful way to spend Easter. Walk to the beach at night and watch the moon rise. Listen to the birds sing in the morning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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Folks, this isn't a beach area u come to to go swimming...its a place to go an relax and enjoy an area thats undisturbed by man. U just have to see it.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

There is a lot of wild life to explore with the kids, and great fishing.

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

An outstanding seaside park! Worth the time and so relaxing!

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Palm Bay, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Most beach destinations fall well short of the postcard/brochure. Big Talbot Island is the real deal. You have a long walk from the parking lot, but the beaches are spectacular! A wide strip of sand with warm water and lots of shells. Good surfing and fishing as well.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

This is such a beautiful beach, you can walk for miles and see nothing but sand dunes, sea oats and the ocean,No vehicles or allowed on the beach, so if you want a great get away for the day grab your chair and water and enjoy life....

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