Mickler's Landing Beach
Mickler's Landing Beach
Mickler's Landing Beach
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Edelyn
Jacksonville, FL536 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Ponte Vedra doesn't have a ton of free spots to hit the Atlantic, but Mickler's (Mike-ler) Beach is a solid option. It's just a couple of blocks from A1A and has free parking available (you'll need to cross the street using the overpass walkway).
You'll find outdoor showers, restrooms, and changing areas there. It's a nice stretch for walking in either direction and a perfect spot for hunting for shark teeth and shells. Pets are welcome as long as they're leashed. It can get pretty crowded on weekends, and you won't catch the sunset here, but it's still a fantastic place to soak up the beach vibes.
You'll find outdoor showers, restrooms, and changing areas there. It's a nice stretch for walking in either direction and a perfect spot for hunting for shark teeth and shells. Pets are welcome as long as they're leashed. It can get pretty crowded on weekends, and you won't catch the sunset here, but it's still a fantastic place to soak up the beach vibes.
Written 9 November 2024
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Tess
St. Augustine, FL26 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This place is a zoo on weekends unless it’s cold. Free but no parking with bathrooms, showers, etc. best to be dropped off or arrive early in the morning. Everyone congregates by the entrance/exit on the beach. If you move down a bit either direction, it’s very peaceful.
You sure can find tons of shells here, but they are your extremely common run of the mill. Either have to work very hard or beach luck be on your side. We aren’t known for shell finding here on the eastern coast. Everything is broken or picked over already. Occasionally, you can find great treasure, though. Just don’t have high hopes immediately expecting to find desired shells. Or even shark teeth for that matter. I’ve only ever found two small ones. Not many as people suggested in the past.
Overall, just a pleasant stroll once you get away from the herds of people!
You sure can find tons of shells here, but they are your extremely common run of the mill. Either have to work very hard or beach luck be on your side. We aren’t known for shell finding here on the eastern coast. Everything is broken or picked over already. Occasionally, you can find great treasure, though. Just don’t have high hopes immediately expecting to find desired shells. Or even shark teeth for that matter. I’ve only ever found two small ones. Not many as people suggested in the past.
Overall, just a pleasant stroll once you get away from the herds of people!
Written 17 March 2023
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Chinapjs
Washington DC, DC3,613 contributions
Aug 2020
Really nice beach with public entrance. Best to enter here and go to the right and camp out a good walk away from public access area. Less crowded. There are no life guards so be careful. Best at lower tides as it's safer. Right by the public access it's very crowded and the public bathrooms aren't great to say the least. But this beach is nicer then the Ponta Vedra Beach which is 30 minute walk away.
Written 7 August 2020
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Douglas K
4 contributions
Jan 2020
What a fun place to go hang out. Every time I go, I look for petrified sharks teeth. Sometimes I go there just to hunt for these 10,000 + year old rocks that used to be in a shark's mouth. You can find them anytime, but the best pickings are at low tide. Have fun. They are adding new bathrooms and showers now so there are chemical toilets for a while.
Written 5 February 2020
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Dean_Amy-2004
Gettysburg, PA8,376 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
If you want to hunt for sharks teeth, be sure to go at low tide. We were off on our timing, so we had no luck. Lots of surfers and a beautiful, clean beach. We did find lots of shells. Worth a little time when you’re in the area.
Written 10 September 2022
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GolfUMK
Auburn, AL691 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
There are not so many free access points in Ponte Vedra to the Atlantic Ocean, but at the Mickler‘s Beach there is one. It‘s only two blocks from A1A and offers free parking, outdoor showers, restrooms and changing cubicles. Great to walk in both directions. Unfortunately very busy on weekends and no sunset.
Written 16 March 2024
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J-K-B10_85
Pickerington, OH740 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
We usually have so much good luck finding shark’s teeth on this beach, we love coming here. This year, not so much! It was stinkin’ hot with no ocean breeze! We found only 1 shark’s tooth. Very disappointing this year!
Written 30 September 2021
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floridatraveler33
Jacksonville, FL651 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
My second favorite beach in the Jacksnoville area. I'll get to MY favorite in a minute, but let me give you some tips:
1. Don't park on the grass in the parking lot. On a crowded day you'll be tempted to park on the corners or on a grassy spot. I see it all the time, and everyone does it. EVERYONE GETS A TICKET. Be patient and wait for a spot.
2. Once on the beach, mark your spot and park your stuff. Valuables do get stolen on occasion but not as bad as Jax Beach. Don't leave your valuables unattended.
3. Head to the shoreline to hunt for shark' s teeth. The best way to find them is to walk right where the water breaks and look for a congregation of shells. The shark's teeth typically get hung up in a bunch of the small shells. Look for something dark, shiny black. If you're by the water's edge, the teeth typically roll in the waves uniquely making them easier to spot. Once you have found a few, they get easier to spot since your eye is trained to search for the unique color and outline of the teeth. I typically find 10-20 in an hour when I only keep the nice ones.
4. Bring a small container to hold the teeth such as a cup. I witness people dropping teeth they found all the time. I think that's why I find teeth near the exit when I leave.
5. Walk south. If you walk away from all of the people, the pickings are better.
6. Don't tell other people...like I am doing. I'm afraid the avid tooth hunters will be looking for me after this review.
1. Don't park on the grass in the parking lot. On a crowded day you'll be tempted to park on the corners or on a grassy spot. I see it all the time, and everyone does it. EVERYONE GETS A TICKET. Be patient and wait for a spot.
2. Once on the beach, mark your spot and park your stuff. Valuables do get stolen on occasion but not as bad as Jax Beach. Don't leave your valuables unattended.
3. Head to the shoreline to hunt for shark' s teeth. The best way to find them is to walk right where the water breaks and look for a congregation of shells. The shark's teeth typically get hung up in a bunch of the small shells. Look for something dark, shiny black. If you're by the water's edge, the teeth typically roll in the waves uniquely making them easier to spot. Once you have found a few, they get easier to spot since your eye is trained to search for the unique color and outline of the teeth. I typically find 10-20 in an hour when I only keep the nice ones.
4. Bring a small container to hold the teeth such as a cup. I witness people dropping teeth they found all the time. I think that's why I find teeth near the exit when I leave.
5. Walk south. If you walk away from all of the people, the pickings are better.
6. Don't tell other people...like I am doing. I'm afraid the avid tooth hunters will be looking for me after this review.
Written 27 May 2018
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Koluchii
New York City, NY6 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
First I'd like to thank the many volunteers who tirelessly clean this beach for no other reason than to keep it clean for others. That's just awesome. My hat is off to officers who patrol the beach and enforce the rules. The rescue crews...thank you guys. And the regular beach goers who never fail to clean up after themselves, or their pets. Unfortunately these efforts aren't enough to keep the beach clean.
The good news about this beach is that it is one of the few access points in the area. It has showers, rest rooms, and plastic bags for dog owners. Sharks teeth are also here, if you care to look for them.
What ruins this beach, I'm sad to say, are dog owners. Not dogs, mind you, as they are just doing what dogs do. Dog owners don't pick up after their dogs. With smaller dogs, they pretend nothing happened and that no one sees them so it is covered with sand. With bigger dogs, things are more complex, but generally, covering with sand is the usual drill, or simply pretending that they are looking in the other direction and leaving the pile behind them--works every time. Except one time when I saw an officer chase a dog owner, making her dig out the pile, bagging the pile, and issuing a ticket. Lesson learned, except like I said, there's 1 officer for 100 dog owners.
One time my wife politely asked a dog owner to clean up, only to be verbally attacked in response, fists in the air, by a deranged owner of a giant poodle. Really?
Being a dog owner myself, I advocate responsible dog-ownership. But this beach is where tons of small children come, including my children, and digging in sand mined with dog @#$% is simply not acceptable.
Now, let me tell you a story when several horses strolled onto the beach...
The good news about this beach is that it is one of the few access points in the area. It has showers, rest rooms, and plastic bags for dog owners. Sharks teeth are also here, if you care to look for them.
What ruins this beach, I'm sad to say, are dog owners. Not dogs, mind you, as they are just doing what dogs do. Dog owners don't pick up after their dogs. With smaller dogs, they pretend nothing happened and that no one sees them so it is covered with sand. With bigger dogs, things are more complex, but generally, covering with sand is the usual drill, or simply pretending that they are looking in the other direction and leaving the pile behind them--works every time. Except one time when I saw an officer chase a dog owner, making her dig out the pile, bagging the pile, and issuing a ticket. Lesson learned, except like I said, there's 1 officer for 100 dog owners.
One time my wife politely asked a dog owner to clean up, only to be verbally attacked in response, fists in the air, by a deranged owner of a giant poodle. Really?
Being a dog owner myself, I advocate responsible dog-ownership. But this beach is where tons of small children come, including my children, and digging in sand mined with dog @#$% is simply not acceptable.
Now, let me tell you a story when several horses strolled onto the beach...
Written 13 October 2015
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RLWOrangePark
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL3,579 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
WE like to visit this beach duirng low tide as it is nice and wide and you have a great opportunity to see a huge selection of sea shells. It is also nice walking along the beach and viewing a large number of multi-million dollar homes with great ocean views.
Written 1 January 2016
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What are the hours for Micklers beach now that it is September?
Written 5 September 2023
Are canopies allowed on the beach?
Written 10 June 2020
I have seen canopies, chairs, sun tents, fishing, bikes, coolers, and any other beach equipment that is needed.
Written 10 June 2020
Sorry not exactly sure, it appeared the parking area was open and did not really "close", I would get there early though because there is not a lot of parking. Beautiful - enjoy !
Written 14 March 2020
What time does the parking lot open in the morning? Conflicting info on line. Is it open at sunrise? 24 hours? 8 am??? Please help this die hard fisherman!
Written 1 August 2019
I believe it is 24 hours a day. They do have restricted access for horseback riding though.
Written 2 August 2019
Yes you can and details are as RLWOrangePark answered. One other detail is that the wooden walkway from the parking lot to the bridge is no longer there as a result of hurricane Matthew so one now must use the sand path which makes it more difficult if you are pushing wheeled carriers.
Written 8 August 2017
not sure....I've not seen it done....folks generally bring a cooler for snacks and bev.
Written 23 April 2017
Are dogs allowed at the beach
Written 5 April 2017
Dogs are allowed on leash. Please clean up after your dog (bags provided). We walk our dog 2/3 mile north and let her run. She loves the water. We avoid the heavy traffic area.
Written 16 July 2017
This beach was beautiful when I went last year. However, I must have went when it was spring break for the schools and it was horribly crowded and not worth my 1.5 hour drive to have to fight through thick crowds all day. I'd like to plan around that this year and try again. Can you please tell me when the main spring break week will be for the majority of public schools there? Thank you so much.
Written 20 February 2017
Mickler's is located in St Johns County and those public schools have spring break on March 13-20. Duval county also uses the same beach and their spring break is March 17-24th. That means that public beach will be unusually crowded from March 11-24th. Hope that helps.
Written 20 February 2017
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