Butler Beach, Florida

Butler Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States.

Established by Frank B. Butler,[4] who had been successful operating a grocery store and became a political activist, it was a resort for African Americans.

[5] The Lincolnville businessman bought land in the area between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, and offered beach access to African Americans.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all land.

28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Path to the beach cut through the sand dunes at Frank B. Butler State Park, c. 1960
Cars pack the parking area at Butler Beach
Beach-goers assembled for a group portrait by the bath house at Butler Beach