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.