Jacksonville International Airport 37 min
Castaway Island Preserve (9 min) Raised trails run through this undeveloped wetland preserve with scenic overlooks along the way. Little Talbot Island State Park (43 min) Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (45 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Seawalk Pavilion (9 min) Music festival, concert, and music Shipwreck Island Water Park (6 min) Water park Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (18 min) Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. Little Talbot Island (41 min) State park island with beaches, sand dunes, camping sites & quiet estuaries for kayaking. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (6 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. Huguenot Memorial Park (47 min) This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (20 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (47 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Fort Caroline (27 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Jacksonville Beach Pier (8 min) Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. Beaches Museum (8 min) Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train. Kingsley Plantation (52 min) Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. |