Little Talbot Island State Park is just a short drive from downtown Jacksonville and it is absolutely stunning. For $5/car, you can enjoy 5 miles of pristine white sand beaches. It isn't nearly as crowded as the beaches from Neptune to Jax Beach and parking is a lot easier to obtain :) Make sure you bring the following: loads of sunscreen, even more water, snacks, and bug spray! I didn't see any mosquitoes on the beach, but when we tried to go to the trail at the entrance of the park, I was quickly bitten by about 7 in 30 seconds....and these ones
hurt!! There are a few vending machines and a restroom in the park, but other than a few pavilions it is pure, unadulterated wildnerness! Switch up your normal beach routine and check it out.
***Make sure to pick up any trash you bring with you...there are bins for trash and recycling! If you're feeling extra nice, you could also pick up a few pieces of trash that inconsiderate past visitors left behind***
