Mayport, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mayport is in northeastern Florida. The tiny town is right next to the Mayport Naval Station.

2 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Mayport

Huguenot Memorial Park

This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas and fishing.

St. Johns River Lighthouse

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby Jacksonville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
JAX Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
UST Northeast Florida Regional Airport, St Augustine — 30 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Huguenot Memorial Park
Lunch Singleton's Seafood Shack
Afternoon St. Johns River Lighthouse
Dinner Safe Harbor Seafood Market & Restaurant

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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See

See Huguenot Memorial Park

This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas and fishing.

📍 10980 Heckscher Dr, JacksonvilleAcross the ferry from Mayport☎ +1 904 251-3335⚠ Last checked Dec 2015 — confirm before you go

Maps

See St. Johns River Lighthouse

📍 Patrol RdCome into the Village, once you pass Safe Harbor Seafood, one of the largest seafood retailers/wholesalers in Florida. You can make a right down any road and come to the end and make a left, you can see the back part that abuts the salt marsh. And you'll snake around and you will see the light house, and will have a great view. It is actually on US Government property.⚠ Last checked Dec 2015 — confirm before you go

Maps

Do

Take a ferry ride. See the lighthouse! Drive down the streets and you can see history. See The Church on Palmer and Ribault Park Drive in the Village.