# Oceanfront Stroll, Shelling & Pier Walk at Jacksonville Beach > Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Pier open daily 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Beach open sunrise to sunset - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Jacksonville Beach Pier & Oceanfront Walkway, 503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 - Ages: All ages (Infants to Teens) - Price: Free beach access; Pier spectator pass $2.00 (Free for kids 6 and under) - Schedule: Pier open daily 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Beach open sunrise to sunset - Organizer: City of Jacksonville Beach - Official page: https://www.jacksonvillebeach.org - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/oceanfront-stroll-shelling-and-pier-walk-at-jacksonville-beach--listing-a5e02f7689b94688e10b460e ## About Jacksonville Beach features miles of wide, soft white sand beaches and the iconic Jacksonville Beach Pier. Early November in autumn offers pleasant weather and gentle breezes, making it an ideal time for families with children to take a seaside stroll. The firm sand at low tide is very suitable for pushing strollers or for children to ride beach quadricycles. Along the way, visitors can collect seashells and observe plovers and other shorebirds foraging in the waves. Anglers on the pier often catch Atlantic fish, allowing children to experience marine life up close. The adjacent beachfront promenade has wooden and concrete accessible ramps leading directly to beach entrances. Nearby are several public parks, such as Oceanfront Park, which are equipped with foot-washing stations, private family restrooms, and diaper changing facilities. Convenient parking is available, making it a pure and relaxing natural outdoor playground for weekends. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Sub-5 Jacksonville Beach Turkey Trot & Kids Dash](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/sub-5-jacksonville-beach-turkey-trot-and-kids-dash--listing-fceed71a79d4e5c0210b5c0b) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Pavilion & Boardwalk · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 5. 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