Mayport Village

A working waterfront with deep roots in shrimping and fishing.

Located where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Mayport Village is Jacksonville’s coastal fishing community, steeped in seafood tradition and waterfront culture. Commercial fishing, especially shrimping, has defined the local way of life and helped shape this neighborhood. Mayport’s wild-caught shrimp, known around Northeast Florida as Mayport shrimp, are a local delicacy and a centerpiece of the culinary scene. The village is also home to OCEARCH, a world-renowned marine research organization that brings ocean science and conservation efforts to the community.

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Eat & Drink

Mayport offers fresh seafood and a waterfront atmosphere that's hard to beat.

Coconut Key Coffee & Sundries – Waterfront coffee shop serving specialty drinks alongside beach essentials and coastal goods.

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant & Market - A Mayport favorite serving fresh local seafood right on the working waterfront. Just across the street is the Safe Harbor Seafood Market, where you can shop for the same fresh catches to take home and cook yourself.

Singletons Seafood Shack - Longtime Mayport institution serving fresh local shrimp, fried seafood baskets and no-frills coastal classics since 1969.

See & Do

Explore the history, working waterfront and laid-back coastal adventures that define life in Mayport Village.

Fishing and boating - Bring your fishing gear or simply watch shrimp boats unload fresh catches at the docks.

Mayport Village Waterfront Market -Monthly market along Ocean Street highlights local makers, farmers, food trucks, and artisans against the backdrop of the working waterfront. The Mayport Village Waterfront Market takes place on the third Saturday of each month.

St. Johns River Ferry - Take the short yet iconic ferry ride across the river. Perfect for photos and a glimpse into Mayport’s historic transportation link.

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