Located in northeastern Florida at the confluence of St. John’s River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville has it all. Soak up the sun on more than 20 miles of wide sandy beaches such as Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach. Go see thousands of birds at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve or enjoy the wilderness from a kayak at St. Marys River Paddling Trail. Play a round of golf at Ponte Vedra Beach’s TPC Sawgrass. Visit the romantic 1.5-acre Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens with 5,000 works of art. Stroll through Riverside Avondale Preservation, one of Florida’s historic districts, check out the lively Riverside Arts Market, and taste the local goodies at the adjacent farmers’ market while being entertained by street musicians.

Get Ready to Go!

  1. 1. Plan & Book:
    • Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
    • Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
    • Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
  2. Plan your trip:
    • Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).

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