| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. laundry facilities are available. set among shops and restaurants, this laid-back budget hotel is 2 miles from kathryn abbey hanna park and 7 miles from jacksonville beach pier on the atlantic ocean. there's a gym, an outdoor pool and a picnic area. simply furnished rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary
Jacksonville International Airport 34 min
Talbot Island (41 min)
Large pieces of driftwood are on the serene beach of this scenic nature preserve for birdwatching. Little Talbot Island State Park (40 min)
Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (41 min)
Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Fort Caroline (12 min)
Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (4 min)
Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. Jacksonville Beach Pier (16 min)
Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (16 min)
This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Huguenot Memorial Park (44 min)
This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Little Talbot Island (38 min)
State park island with beaches, sand dunes, camping sites & quiet estuaries for kayaking. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (43 min)
Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Amelia Island State Park (47 min)
Park offering horseback rides down the beach, canoe & kayak rentals, fishing & acres of wildlife. Shipwreck Island Water Park (15 min)
Water park Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (15 min)
Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Big Talbot Island State Park (41 min)
Picnics, hiking, boating & nature study on an island with diverse habitats, from bluffs to beaches. Kingsley Plantation (49 min)
Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. | 
