Here are a few of our most popular Jacksonville resorts:
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TripAdvisor traveler rating
based on TripAdvisor reviewsSheraton Jacksonville HotelSt. Augustine
Great location just minutes away from Jacksonville attractions.
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TripAdvisor traveler rating
based on TripAdvisor reviewsSawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and SpaSt. Augustine
Enjoy a perfect blend of sun, sand, and golf at our Ponte Vedra hotel.
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TripAdvisor traveler rating
based on TripAdvisor reviewsOmni Amelia Island Resort
St. Augustine
Located around some of Florida's most beautiful natural surroundings, this hotel offers superior accommodations.
Things to do in Jacksonville, FL
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Amelia Island Inshore Fishing Charter
Fish Amelia Island and experience the inshore backwaters of Amelia River which has an abundance of Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, and Cobia. Amelia Island is legendary for summertime fun while vacationing. -
Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt
Fifteen clues, two hours, one city - this is a self-led scavenger race that sends groups capering around town to solve clues. Unlike other city-wide excursions, this one unshackles racers from the tyranny of official start times and concrete dates. -
Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter
Fish Jacksonville and experience the inshore backwaters of St Johns River which has an abundance of redfish, tarpon, spotted sea trout, flounder, and cobia. St Johns River famed for being the only river to flow north.
Family activities in Jacksonville, FL
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
117 sprawling acres. 1,000 rare plants. 2,000 intriguing animals. The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is one of the premier attractions in the city. Over one million visitors a year migrate through attractions like Range of the Jaguar and Land of the Tiger. Land of the Tiger is home to two Sumatran and three Malayan tigers, plus Asian small-clawed, babirusas, Visayan warty pics, and wreathed and wrinkled hornbills. Some other habitats include African Forest, Australian Adventure, Giraffe Overlook, River Valley Avery, Stingray Bay, and Wild Florida. -
Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Par
Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Park as “the place to play” has something for everyone because it has it all. The absolute largest family entertainment center in northwest Florida has Adventure Golf, Adventure Speedway Go-Karts, batting cages, a multilevel laser tag arena, a monster video & redemption gaming arcade, Frog Hopper, Max Flight Coaster Simulator, and the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster. Book a fun-filled, adventure-packed, Jacksonville vacation package through Southwest Vacations for flight and hotel deals. -
Flight Fit N Fun Jacksonville
Flight Fit N Fun park, formerly Velocity Air Sports is more than today’s average trampoline parks. Flight Fit N Fun is an all-out adventure and flipping exciting! This 40,000 square foot family-fun entertainment center has Airslam Basketball, arcade games, dodgeball courts, giant foam pits, a highflying, gravity-defying Ninja training obstacle course, a trapeze, and 17,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines. This place is flipping amazing. Don’t want your vacation to be a flop, check out Jacksvilles Flight Fit N Fun!
Nightlife and entertainment in Jacksonville, FL
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Fine dining
Finding a great restaurant in Jacksonville doesn’t have to be like finding a needle in a haystack. The city is home to stellar seafood, romantic rendezvous, fine dining establishments, and out of the ordinary eateries. There is Restaurant Medure for its trendy lounge, bites like bacon-wrapped dates, and a plate of Bucatini Carbonara or Butter Poached Cod. Try Dwight’s Bistro, a true hidden gem whose chef serves sea bass, crab cakes, and so much more. Try connecting with locals and looking up The Legend Series, a secretive pop-up dining experience that only happens at select times and secret locations throughout the year. -
Club/dancing
Bar hop in cool ocean breezes, crawl Downtown Jacksonville for a new favorite haunt, or visit the various local breweries on the beach or in old historic buildings. Divey beach bars and chic, modern venues dot the shoreline of Jacksonville, reaching into the downtown area. Grab a frozen tropical cocktail and an ocean view at The Lemon Bar. Dance the night away at uber-chic and trendy electronic clubs with D.J.’s spinning wax and dropping beats at Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge, Eclipse, and Myth Nightclub. -
Out on the town Hemming Park
Hemming Park is located in Downtown Jacksonville at the heart of the government center. A public park that began as a 1.54-acre village green is the first and oldest park in Jacksonville. Hemming Park has been transformed into an engaging and modern, urban space for the diverse community to return vitality to the public square. The park is home to the Kids Zone, a live music cafe as well as free events and community programs. The park sits in the most family-friendly area of downtown to make a day of exploring the city as well as eats and treats.
PGA golf tournaments, the Blue Angels, Cummer Museum of Art, Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and proximity to St. Augustine make Jacksonville, Florida an exciting and diverse destination. With more land area than any other city in the US, Jacksonville has plenty to explore during your next vacation package.