Jacksonville Beach, located on a barrier island east of Jacksonville along A1A in the northeast corner of Florida, began as a center for activity in the 1500s. Today, Jacksonville Beach offers opportunities for boating, fishing, surfing and other beach activities along with tennis, golf, theater, music, festivals and arts. You can find many accommodations on the beach east of A1A.
With ocean views and a choice of rooms ranging from a double to a balcony suite, the child-friendly One Ocean Resort offers activities that range from photography classes to sand-castle building. Lounge on the beach or take a break and play golf at the Queen´s Harbour Yacht & Country Club just minutes away. Take advantage of the resort's docent services for a fee of $25 a day. The average daily rate in September ranges from $180 to $300 a day.
One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa
One Ocean Blve
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
904.249.7402
oneoceanresort.com
Located on the oceanfront, this hotel is both child- and pet-friendly with nightly rates beginning at $149 in September. Hotel amenities include a free hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool and hot tub. Nearby attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Southbank Riverwalk, or other activities such as golf, fishing, canoeing or bowling. Restaurants adjacent to the property include Bukkets, Joe's Crab Shack, Campeche Bay and Carraba's Italian Grill.
Quality Suites Oceanfront
11 N. 1st Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-435-3535
qualitysuitesjacksonvillebeach.com
The Ponte Verdra Inn and Club, 20 miles southeast of Jacksonville, includes a gym, conference center, beach house, golf club, historic house and spa. This hotel offers 250 guest rooms and suites and a multilingual staff of approximately 700. Special fall rate packages through November 30 include a beach escape starting at $199, a tennis escape at $219 and a golf escape at $239.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904-285-1111
pontevedra.com
