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.