amenities include a convenience store, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. understated studios with colorful accents provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchens and sofabeds. breakfast and parking are available. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites have separate living rooms. in a commercial neighborhood along highway 90, this informal all-suite hotel is 4 miles from both the mayo clinic and jacksonville beach Jacksonville International Airport 30 min
Kingsley Plantation (45 min) Old riverfront plantation with weekend tours & outbuildings such as slave quarters & a barn. Castaway Island Preserve (7 min) Raised trails run through this undeveloped wetland preserve with scenic overlooks along the way. MOSH (22 min) Aquariums & exhibits on the body, marine mammals & energy are featured at this popular museum. Shipwreck Island Water Park (8 min) Water park Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (13 min) This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life. Fort George Island Cultural State Park (38 min) Island park with visitor center & in historical resort allows for biking, hiking, boating & fishing. Friendship Fountain (22 min) Huge, circular fountain with jets of water as high as 120 ft. & multi-colored lights at night. Huguenot Memorial Park (40 min) This seaside park offers 70 primitive campground sites, a playground, picnic areas & fishing. Fort Caroline (18 min) Memorial commemorating a short-lived 16th-century French fort, with a walking trail & museum. Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (40 min) Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats. Beaches Museum (10 min) Permanent & temporary displays on the region's past, plus a historic chapel & an old steam train. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (16 min) Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking. Jacksonville Beach Pier (13 min) Vast, handicapped-accessible wooden deck with fish cleaning stations, a concession area & bait shop. Little Talbot Island State Park (36 min) Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking. Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (8 min) Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. |