Side by side on A1A
Plan for the yard you actually have
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach sit side by side along A1A, but their backyards differ. Here is how we approach each one.
Neptune Beach
Cottages, rebuilds, compact yards
Lots here run smaller, and many homes are cottages or newer rebuilds on tight footprints. A grill island against the back wall, or a curved bar that seats guests without crowding the patio, makes better use of the space than a long run of cabinets.
Atlantic Beach
Bigger lots, big oaks
Lots tend to be larger, often under mature tree canopy. In July 2026 the city passed stronger tree protections: some large live oaks, magnolias, pines, cedars and cypress are now "landmark trees," and a fee no longer guarantees you can remove one. So we plan the island around the trees, not the other way around.
Jacksonville Beach
Older streets, oceanfront, everything between
You'll find older streets with no HOA, newer subdivisions and townhome associations that review exterior changes, and oceanfront lots. Seaward of the state's Coastal Construction Control Line, most construction needs a Florida DEP permit, so oceanfront owners should check that line before choosing a spot.