Jacksonville Beach is such a fun place!
It’s amazing how much cooler it feels in the state of Florida just two hours north of Ocala when the sea breeze is kickin’. I love it!
Our Saturday morning in Jacksonville started with a long walk on the beach. Many beaches in Florida don’t allow dogs, so it was a treat to be able to let Sadie run around and chase birds and sea foam without it being an issue. She had an absolute blast!
Breakfast
After our beach walk, it was time for breakfast! Ryan and I picked up Starbucks to bring to my sister, Leslie, and her boyfriend, Ross.
Iced caramel macchiatos are so delicious!
Can you tell the cold drinks were giving me goosebumps?
Ryan and I both got the spinach, feta and egg white wrap to eat and it tasted a lot cheesier than wraps I’ve had in the past from Starbucks. I was a fan!
Leslie then had to head off to a baby shower, so Ryan, Ross and I went to the grocery store to pick up some last minute items for the barbeque that was on the books for the afternoon.
Jacksonville Beach BBQ
While Ryan and Ross made salsa and guacamole, I was in charge of baking brownies using Baker’s One Bowl Brownies recipe. It’s Ross’ family’s favorite and he said his grandmother perfected it over the years, so I followed his alterations and the brownies turned out great!
The first row didn’t even make it to the barbeque. 
Once people started arriving, it was time to make some drinks!
(My sister, me and my friends Minda and Laurel)
I stuck to margaritas for the day.
Margaritas with chips and guacamole is where it’s at!
We spent several hours hanging out, drinking and eating an inordinate amount of chips and dip.
A little after 5 p.m., we decided to take our little party to the beach and walked a few blocks out to the sandy shore with Sadie and Ross’ lab Kona in tow.
The guys played football and messed with the dogs while the girls chatted away.
(Thanks to Minda’s Instagram account for these pictures! I am the worst at taking pictures when I’m out and about with friends.)
Red solo cup. I fill you up!
Eventually our grumbling stomachs told us it was time to head back and fire up the grill.
Ryan and Ross made burgers and hot dogs for everyone and I had a burger topped with ketchup and guacamole.
And then it was time for dessert!
I took the pints of Haagen-Dazs ice cream that I brought from Ocala out of the freezer and dished out bowls of the ice cream with the homemade brownies I made earlier that day.
A winning combination!
Someone was more than happy to help clean out the pints…
It was such a fun day with wonderful people!
Barbeques are the best.
sounds so fun! i can’t wait to get some bbq parties started for this summer!
Linz @ Itz Linz
Sounds like a lot of fun. I love BBQ’s too. Margaritas with chips and dip are definitely were it’s at!
Debbie
Looks like a great day! I wish I could go to the beach!
I just had the same wrap from Starbucks on Saturday. I really liked it!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
i love jax beach! a few of my girlfriends go to UNF and live near the beach, really looking forward to visiting again soon.
also- your brownie sundae looks AMAZINGGG!
xo Lily
Lily @ Candied-Life
Looks like such a fun day the beach!
Margaritas and chips are the best for a party!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope
looks like you had an amazing time! chips, dip, and margaritas is definitely where its at:)
chelcie @ chelcie’s food files
Looks like a perfect summer’s day! I am drooling at that dessert
! Everything tastes better a la mode!
Khushboo Thadani
Looks like you guys are having so much fun! You and Ryan seriously make the cutest couple!!! I also had my fair share of Jose Cuervo this weekend!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction
What a great day! Yay for food, fun, friends and Min-stagram
Haha, xoxo!!!
Minda
i miss you already, minnie minn! so great to see you! and i loved meeting clark.
peanutbutterfingers
You guys are lucky to be within driving distances of so many fun places!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
Ahhh I haven’t had a margherita in ages! It looks like you all had a great time with some beautiful weather!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
That looks like such a fun weekend – I’m jealous you’re so close to the beach in FL! I have to admit that I am a huge country music fan but I HATE the song Red Solo Cup
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
ahhh I can’t believe you were in Jax Beach! Gotta love my hometown! Y’all should of definitely gone to “Dancin’ in the Streets” in Neptune/Atlantic Beach. It is so much fun. There’s always next year
Emma
Looks like a fun weekend filled with delicious food! I especially love the close-up picture of you and Ryan where your hair is blowing in the wind – very glamorous!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde
Such a great combo — BBQ, margaritas, and the beach!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
barbecues certainly are the best… especially those filled with friends, margaritas, chips and dip, brownies, and ice cream! can’t go wrong with that!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
You should try Bud Light’s Lime-a-Rita. They are surprisingly great and come in a little can that you just open and pour! I top mine off with Grenadine…it’s fabulous!
alex
Aww Sadie and her ice cream! Kona loves ice cream too!
Andrea @ Andrea out loud!
OOooh that sounds like so much fun! And THAT is my kind of dessert…mmmmmm
Annette@FitnessPerks
Wishing I lived so close to such pretty water! We have the Gulf in Galveston, but lets just say the water is depicted as brown on the iPhone map.
Ashley
You look gorg in all the pics. It looks like you had a blast!
Chelsa
What a fun day – I love beach parties
And brownie sundaes…
Alysha @Shesontherun
Sounds like a great day! BBQs with friends are the best.
Kerry @ Totes My Oats
This looks like such a fun day! I ate my body weight in gaucamole this weekend!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake
Wow what beautiful scenery, such a great way to spend a weekend!
Alex @ therunwithin
good friends, good food, good drinks & the beach! sounds like my kind of weekend!
Emily
What a fun weekend!!! Way better than my weekend was!! Glad you had a good time!
Jac @ Challenged and Running in the Bike Lane
gotta love bbqs with friends! that burger with guac looks soo good!
Sarah @ RunningChickago.com
So fun! Where is your dress from?
Ellen
express! but i got it when i was back in college…
peanutbutterfingers
Aww Too bad..it’s very cute!!!
Ellen
Looks like so much fun! Cookouts (bbqs, whatever…) are one of my absolute favorite things about summer. Combine that with the water and you’ve got yourself a perfect day
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions
I honestly think a BBQ on the beach is an epitome of summer fun. Looked like a blast!
Lauren
Yes summer is here and so are summer BBQs! Yay! I want to bring our pooch to the beach… need to find one near Cape May, NJ – where we vacation!
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed
My dogs love licking out cartons. Everytime I come home with a Starbucks cup they wait patiently til I’m done so they can lick the cup and lid clean lol! Looks like you had a blast
Tia
I LOVE Baker’s One Bowl Brownies! I add a little bit of coffee to mine.
Alana
Did you stay at a hotel or rent a house? My boyfriend’s brother is getting married there in September and I would love any suggestions on places to stay or restaurants that you might be able to provide. Thanks!
Jenny
we didn’t stay at a hotel this time, but when we went before, we stayed at a hotel in ponte vedra (i cannot remember the name :/) and i would definitely recommend looking in that area. it’s gorgeous!
peanutbutterfingers
Jenny,
Look into One Ocean. It’s a hotel in Atlantic Beach (across the street from Ocean 60). The hotel is one of the few beachfront hotels in the area, because it is located in Beaches Town Center you can walk to a bunch of great restaurants and bars. If you wind up in that area check out Mezza Luna, M Shack, and Lemon Bar.
Amanda
Thank you!
Jenny
The Baker’s One Bowl Brownies are the best brownies ever! It’s one of the best and easiest recipes I’ve found for brownies. It’s also dangerous because I can dominate half a pan by myself.
Lea
Looks like you guys had a great time! I would love to find a beach here in TX that allows dogs. I’m sure that was a great way to wear Sadie out!
Megan
“Red solo cup. I fill you up!”
Oh mannn, I heard that song for the first time the other day. It made me both crack up and shake my head in horror.
Looks like a fun day!
Samantha
Looks like such a fun evening with friends! I’ve always wanted to live by the beach. It would be amazing to take your dog for walks there and to just hang out with friends. So great!
Abby @ Change of Pace
What a fun weekend! I love dog beaches
We used to take our dog to one in NJ when we lived in Philly, but the best one so far were the ones in San Diego. So many dogs out playing and jumping to get frisbees in the water! I’m hoping there will be some dog friendly beaches in Hawaii too, when we move 
Maura @ My Healthy ‘Ohana
I love the picture of you and ryan together! So cute!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
What changes were made to the brownie recipe?
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