Metal Detecting at Jacksonville Beach & Atlantic Beach
Duval County · Northeast · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
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The rules
Public beaches only; fill holes
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 904-798-9111 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
22 miles of beaches near a major city
Beach detecting here? You want a saltwater-capable machine and a long-handled sand scoop. The Nokta Legend 2 is the best value that handles wet salt sand. See the Nokta Legend 2 →
More spots nearby: First Coast (Jacksonville to St. Augustine) · See the full Florida metal detecting laws · federal rules · which detector to buy
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