Jacksonville Beach Travel Guide

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Sunrise over Jacksonville Beach in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida (courtesy, Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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Jacksonville Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Carrie Nathans

  • Put your pedal to the metal on the go-kart track or shoot down a water slide at Adventure Landing, east of the Intracoastal Waterway on Beach Boulevard.
  • Watch drama, comedy, and musical performances at Players-By-The-Sea, a community theater.
  • Reserve a tour at Fort Matanzas National Monument, where a masonry watchtower once protected Saint Augustine from British soldiers.
  • Catch an indie flick at the Florida Theater mid-May, when a four-day film festival featuring documentaries, shorts, and full-length productions draws movie buffs from around the world.
  • Cool off on a balmy summer afternoon at Jacksonville Beach, which boasts more than six miles of sugar-white sand and refreshing water.

Jacksonville Overview

Once infamous for its smelly paper mills, the sprawling metropolis of Jacksonville—residents call it "Jax," from its airport abbreviation—is now one of the South's insurance and banking capitals. Development was rampant throughout Duval County during the 1990s, with hotels, restaurants, attractions, and clubs springing up, especially in suburban areas near the interstate highways. Aside from that, there are 20 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches upon which to sun and swim, many championship golf courses to play, and an abundance of beautiful and historic national and state parks to roam. Read More

Hotels

from: $199

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034 Map

Distance: 22.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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4.4 out of 5
4.4 out of 5
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from: $110

Comfort Inn Oceanfront

1515 N. 1st St.
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Map

Distance: 15.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel Traveler Rating
4.1 out of 5
4.1 out of 5
41 reviews
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4.0

PONTE VEDRA INN AND CLUB

200 PONTE VEDRA BOULEVARD
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL Map

Distance: 17.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Attractions

Alexander Brest Planetarium

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Museum of Science and History
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, Florida 32207

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Located inside ... Read More
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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

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Between Post and Fisk sts
829 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, Florida

Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center)

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Built on the grounds of a... Read More

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Friendship Park and Fountain

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Southbank Riverwalk
1025 Gulf Life Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: One of the world's tallest fountains, this... Read More
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4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Jacksonville

Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport 6.0 map Flight Deals to JAX
Orlando International Airport 131.4 map
Tampa International Airport 171.9 map Flight Deals to TPA

Other Smaller Airports near Jacksonville

Distance (mi.)
Gainesville Regional Airport 57.9 map
Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport 64.7 map
Daytona Beach Regional Airport 87.4 map

Flight Deals to Jacksonville

Originating From
Kansas City (MKC) to Jacksonville (JAX) $137
Philadelphia (PHL) to Jacksonville (JAX) $139
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Jacksonville (JAX) $141
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX) $145
Manchester (MHT) to Jacksonville (JAX) $152

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Jacksonville Vacation Rentals

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from: $450

Awesome Sunsets at a River Estate

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool
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Jacksonville United States - San Marco Properties Inc

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Towels
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Jacksonville United States - The House On Cherry Street

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Alarm Clock, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Towels
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