Jacksonville International Airport 39 min
Little Talbot Island State Park (44 min) Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (17 min) Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (46 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Jacksonville Beach Pier (5 min) Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (22 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Fort Caroline (25 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Huguenot Memorial Park (49 min) This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Kingsley Plantation (54 min) Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. Little Talbot Island (43 min) State park island with beaches, sand dunes, camping sites & quiet estuaries for kayaking. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (5 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Seawalk Pavilion (1 min) Music festival, concert, and music Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (48 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Beaches Museum (6 min) Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train. Shipwreck Island Water Park (5 min) Water park Castaway Island Preserve (8 min) Raised trails run through this undeveloped wetland preserve with scenic overlooks along the way. |