informal rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, plus coffeemakers and minifridges. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness room, as well as a business center and guest laundry facilities. suites add separate sitting areas and pull-out sofas. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. in a retail area along highway a1a, this casual hotel is 4 miles from both the atlantic beach waterfront and mayport naval station. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Jacksonville International Airport 34 min
Little Talbot Island State Park (41 min) Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Fort Caroline (13 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Kingsley Plantation (50 min) Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. Jacksonville Beach Pier (17 min) Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. Talbot Island (42 min) Large pieces of driftwood are on the serene beach of this scenic nature preserve for birdwatching. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (17 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (5 min) Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (17 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Huguenot Memorial Park (45 min) This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Beaches Museum (17 min) Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (45 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Big Talbot Island State Park (42 min) Picnics, hiking, boating & nature study on an island with diverse habitats, from bluffs to beaches. Shipwreck Island Water Park (17 min) Water park Fort George Island Cultural State Park (42 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Little Talbot Island (39 min) State park island with beaches, sand dunes, camping sites & quiet estuaries for kayaking. |