Mayport's hidden lighthouses by noidiotsplease
Many visitors and newcomers may not know it but Jacksonville actually has two lighthouses -- one historic and one active -- both of which are located on the grounds of Mayport N.A.S. Despite being located on a military base, the historic, orange colored lighthouse can be seen up close and in its entirety from a small side street in Mayport Village. The top part of it can also be seen from the Mayport Ferry and from the Sandollar Restaurant on Fort George Island. A movement is underway to make the historic lighthouse, which is no longer in use, accessible to the public. Meanwhile, the old lighthouse's replacement is also located on base property. While the lighthouse is not really visible during the daytime, its bright, flashing light beam can be seen at night for several miles down the sands of Jacksonville's main beaches.
In addition to the two lighthouses in Mayport, two other operational lighthouses are located in the metro area -- one in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island and one in Saint Augustine on Anastasia Island.
