The collection of cars, from the pioneers of the automobile from the late 1800s like the 1886 Benz all the way up to the melodic 2017 GTE Porsche 911 RSR, is fascinating. Every car is not sectioned off by rope either, so you could get closer to each vehicle (obviously without touching them). It gives off the old-school German garage feel with brick walls among other unique designs. The building, both inside and out, is simply stunning. It's truly one of the great and new must-see attractions for any motorsport enthusiast no matter how long you have been following the sport. I had the great opportunity to visit this special place the Friday leading into the Rolex 24 weekend a few weeks ago. Expect to take lots of photos, but seek to just take it all in. That aside, and all other wonderful attributes considered, I can't think of a more contemplative experience or enjoyable walk this close to Downtown Jacksonville. I should mention that it's not great for shelling, which I suppose is due to the turbulent waters, submerged rocks and oyster beds hidden in the shallows. The beach itself is lined with overturned stands of cedar and oak trees (some quite massive, all at varying stages of becoming driftwood) and seemingly paved in parts with patches of soft rock bed (compacted, weathered sandstone and other materials) that make for a relaxing, but equally interesting walk of tidepools, channels and playgrounds for shorebirds and other marine fauna. The wooded walk is a serpentine trail, of slight inclines (and a few trip roots) through the brush, for those in no hurry. Great for a bike ride! Ospreys, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers and eagles all call this place home. A seabird sanctuary is ringed by a meandering boardwalk path (which turns to asphalt), alternating between open and shaded tree canopy cover. There are numerous and diverse experiences depending on which parking area you choose (drive past two small, roadside parking areas to access the largest one), but all are lovely. Big Talbot Island State Park features a gorgeous wooded walk with ocean overlooks and a beach access payoff unspoiled by the overcrowding, noise and litter found at nearly all of our other beaches (besides maybe Little Talbot).
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