Is Atlantic Beach Country Club safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Atlantic Beach Country Club as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Atlantic Beach Country Club
“Go. Atlantic Beach Country Club is an upscale, remarkably safe coastal residential enclave located just blocks from the ocean. Visitors experience virtually no violent crime and peaceful surroundings, though golf and clubhouse amenities are private for members and guests.”
About the area
Atlantic Beach Country Club is a master-planned golf and residential community built on the historic Selva Marina site in Atlantic Beach. The neighborhood features coastal-style luxury homes, manicured streets, and championship recreational facilities. It offers immediate proximity to pristine public beaches and the dining options of the Beaches Town Center.
- Affluent
- Golf Community
- Coastal / Beachside
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Atlantic Beach Country Club
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 68/100
While municipal bike-share is not available in the subdivision, local streets are very bike-friendly and connect seamlessly to the oceanfront and the A1A coastal biking corridor.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to broader Jacksonville averages
- Affluent neighborhood with exceptionally high median household income and high homeownership
- Quiet, well-maintained residential streets with minimal through-traffic and high personal safety
- Convenient walk or bike ride to public Atlantic Ocean beach access points
Cons
- Clubhouse, golf, tennis, and pool facilities are strictly private and require membership or guest access
- Car dependency for major grocery runs and extensive retail shopping
- Minor opportunistic property theft, such as unlocked vehicle or bicycle snooping, can occasionally occur
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the country club community. Any regional unhoused activity is concentrated several miles away near commercial corridors along Mayport Road.
What Atlantic Beach Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and pleasant with joggers, cyclists, and golfers active across the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful and secure with light local traffic and active recreational courts.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and exceptionally safe as residents stroll the sidewalks and dine locally.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian traffic, maintaining strong neighborhood safety.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) runs bus Route 10 along nearby Atlantic Boulevard, but transit does not enter the residential community. There is no passenger rail service in Duval County's beach communities.
Ample private driveway and dedicated clubhouse parking exists; street parking is restricted by local Atlantic Beach municipal rules and HOA regulations.
Things to do in Atlantic Beach Country Club
- Play a round of golf on the 18-hole championship course as an invited member guest
- Bicycle east down local residential streets directly to 16th Street beach access
- Walk or jog along the quiet, palm-lined residential loops of Selva Marina Drive
Local favorites
- Atlantic Beach Country Club · Country Club & Restaurant · 4.6★ (310)Private golf club featuring modern amenities, dining rooms, and coastal recreation.
- Beachside Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (1150)Retro-style coastal diner serving hearty breakfasts and comfort fare nearby.
- Coop 303 · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1620)Stylish two-story spot offering modern regional cuisine and rooftop patio cocktails.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.