Story tips, corrections, partnership inquiries, or just a good First Coast rec you think we've missed — Roger reads everything.
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Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Covering the First Coast from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine
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Roger Baldwin has lived in Jacksonville Beach for years and has explored every corner of the First Coast — from the Timucuan wilderness to the back streets of St. Augustine's historic district. First Coast Explorer is his effort to build the definitive regional guide: the one he wished existed when he got here.
He writes from firsthand experience. If it's on this site, he's been there.
First Coast Explorer covers a wide region. Here's what we're most useful for — and how to reach us for each.
Know a hidden gem we haven't covered yet? A new restaurant worth the drive? A trail condition update? Send it our way — we take local intel seriously.
Hours change. Restaurants close. Parks flood. If something we've published is out of date, tell us and we'll update it fast. Accuracy matters to us.
We work with select local businesses, tour operators, and regional partners. If you think there's a natural fit, introduce yourself. We don't do paid reviews — but we're always open to genuine relationships.
Interested in republishing our content or licensing our photography? Reach out with details and we'll discuss terms.