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Big Talbot Island State Park

12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-2320
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Ranked #6 of 77 attractions in Jacksonville
Type: State Parks
Activities: Fishing, Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife
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NC
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43 reviews 43 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The beach at Big Talbot State Park is unlike any that I ever visited. You are likely to find that when you pull into the small shady parking lot that there are few others there. And, you will probably want to time your visit during low tide if you want to walk along the beach. To start your visit, you... More

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Neptune Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Great getaway from the bustle of the crowded beaches in the area. There is ample but limited parking, which is ideal to avoid too many people, picnic areas, and manicured trails. This was a first visit for my wife and I so we did not explore too much but made it through a quarter mile trail to the beach. There... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Beautiful, not over crowded. Lots of beach to walk on. Found a large in tact sand dollar. Nice place to take out of town guest.

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Little Switzerland, N.C.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We found this park very calm and peaceful with lots of wildlife (if you walk quietly). Much cleaner than other parks (at least on the day we went). My husband and I had a wonderful time strolling the beach to look for interesting shells and sandollars. We will definitely visit again. I'm not sure how crowded it is in the... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Just north of Hugenot Park, great beaches that are a little harder to get to and generally less populated even in the summer.

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Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

You can park on one of the bike trail turnouts right off the main road and pay $3 (honor system). There is (what looks to be) an awesome bik trail, but we opted to take the walking trail to the water to see the overturned trees (due to the crazy tides at the inlet). The walking trail through the woods... More

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Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Go by boat if you can, summer time everyone's out partying.Beach the boat and join in! If you love the outdoors, walking through beautiful natural landscapes trails, seeing wild animals in there world take time to enjoy a peaceful stroll in one of Florida’s amazing parks. Best time to go is in the cooler month less bugs and more birds.

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Altamonte Springs, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

I have been here many times, and its always a pleasure. It's truly one of the most unique beaches in Florida. The forest meets the ocean and due to the erosion there's a bluff, and below that on the beach it's covered with huge driftwood from the exposed trees of tghe forest that fell i nwith the erosion. I describe... More

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Mableton, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We loved this place! There were plenty of places to walk, lots of wildlife, and a great beach. We sat and watched cargo ships come off the beach into the waterway, and it looked like the ships were coming onto the beach, it was really cool to see.

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Columbus, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

After reading the reviews of this place, my wife and I decided to visit here, glad we did! Short walk to the beach from the parking lot and fun to wander around the fallen and twisted trees and roots. We arrived just before high tide was coming in as we saw the water rise up the beach fairly quickly. We... More

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