Lighthouses Near Jacksonville, Florida
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Jacksonville, and three of them are open to visit. The closest is Dames Point Lighthouse, 7.0 mi away, and the best known nearby are St. Augustine Lighthouse and Amelia Island Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at St. Simons Island Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Jacksonville
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Jacksonville
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Dames Point Lighthouse Florida7.0 mi
- St. Johns River Lighthouse Florida14 mi · Private, not open
- St. Johns Lighthouse Florida16 mi · Private, not open
- Amelia Island Lighthouse Florida27 mi · Open to visitors
- Amelia Island North Range Lighthouse Florida29 mi
- St. Augustine Lighthouse Florida38 mi · Open to visitors
- Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse Georgia47 mi · Private, not open
- St. Simons Island Lighthouse Georgia58 mi · Open, climb the tower
Questions about lighthouses near Jacksonville
What is the closest lighthouse to Jacksonville?
Dames Point Lighthouse is the closest, 7.0 mi away in a straight line. Next are St. Johns River Lighthouse (14 mi) and St. Johns Lighthouse (16 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Jacksonville?
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Jacksonville, FL, 5 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Jacksonville can you visit?
Three of the 8 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Amelia Island Lighthouse (27 mi), St. Augustine Lighthouse (38 mi) and St. Simons Island Lighthouse (58 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Jacksonville?
Yes. St. Simons Island Lighthouse (58 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.