# Jacksonville Beach Boardwalk Winter Sunrise Strolls & Pier Walks

> Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Boardwalk open 24/7; Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier open daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (winter…
- Where: Jacksonville Beach Pier & Boardwalk, 503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- Ages: All ages welcome (paved beachfront promenade, ocean fishing pier, and Seawalk Pavilion)
- Price: $2 per person pier walking spectator fee; $5 fishing pass; free for children under 6
- Schedule: Boardwalk open 24/7; Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier open daily 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (winter hours)
- Organizer: City of Jacksonville Beach & Duval County
- Official page: https://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/172/Fishing-Pier
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Extending nearly a quarter-mile into the rolling Atlantic surf, the newly rebuilt Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier and its adjoining paved pedestrian boardwalk offer families a breathtaking winter coastal experience. Winter brings crisp morning sea air, golden sunrises, and prime dolphin-watching conditions right from the wooden deck of the 1,300-foot-long pier. Children can watch local anglers reel in whiting, pompano, and black drum, and spot sea turtles and pelicans plunging into the clear coastal waters. Along the beachfront, the wide, paved pedestrian boardwalk connects directly to the open grassy lawns of the Seawalk Pavilion, offering a car-free promenade perfect for pushing strollers, riding balance bikes, or enjoying family beachfront walks. Local beachfront bakeries and cafes just steps away serve warm hot cocoa and fresh pastries to warm chilly fingers after a breezy morning walk.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible with smooth concrete ramps leading from boardwalk parking directly onto the level wooden deck of the ocean pier.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Built-in wooden benches situated along the entire pier span and grassy picnic knolls at the Seawalk Pavilion; modern beachfront public restrooms equipped with changing tables.
• Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, from infants in strollers to toddlers and school-age kids excited to look down at ocean waves from the pier rails.
• Sensory Tips: Invigorating salty sea breezes, rhythmic crashing ocean surf, and open panoramic horizons; the wide pier railings feature protective lower mesh for toddler safety.

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