The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, accommodates up to 15,000 people for music concerts, business expositions and sporting events, such as college basketball tournaments. Sports enthusiasts will want to check out the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame, which is housed inside this arena. The arena is within 10 minutes of hotels in downtown Jacksonville, and less than 30 minutes away from accommodations on the Atlantic Ocean.
The luxurious Hyatt Regency faces the banks of the St. Johns River, which flows through downtown Jacksonville, and is only a 10-minute walk from the Veterans Memorial Arena. The hotel is also within 10 minutes of Jacksonville Jaguars football games at Everbank Field. This stadium is also the site of the annual Gator Bowl, a New Year's Day college football bowl game. The hotel is within walking distance of Jacksonville Landing, a riverfront shopping plaza with restaurants and shopping opportunities. Live theater and dance concerts can be seen at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, less than five minutes from the hotel. Many of the guest rooms at the Hyatt offer picturesque views of the St. Johns River and the downtown Jacksonville skyline. Other features at this hotel include an indoor rooftop swimming pool and an on-site restaurant, Trellises, which serves seafood cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E. Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-588-1234
hyatt.com
Situated in Atlantic Beach, the One Ocean Resort is a 25-minute drive from the Veterans Memorial Arena, and faces the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is within walking distance of Atlantic Beach's beaches and surfing activities in the ocean. Avid golfers who are staying at One Ocean are only a five-minute drive from the 18-hole course at the Selva Marina Country Club. The hotel is within walking distance of Atlantic Beach restaurants and bars, including Ragtime Tavern and North Beach Bistro on Atlantic Boulevard. A possible day trip for hotel guests is an hour-drive to St. Augustine, which features historic architecture dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Azurea, offers views of the ocean from its dining room, and serves seafood cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Spa at One Ocean, the hotel's on-site spa, offers massage therapies, a fitness center and body treatments.
One Ocean Resort
One Ocean Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
904-249-7402
oneoceanresort.com
The Omni hotel, located in downtown Jacksonville, is only a five-minute drive from the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, and is within walking distance to activities along the St. Johns River, such as shopping and dining at Jacksonville Landing. The hotel is also within 10 minutes of downtown Jacksonville attractions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and Friendship Fountain Park. This recreation area is on the Southbank Riverwalk area of the St. Johns River, and offers photo opportunities in front of the park's fountains. This park can be crowded during the weekday afternoons and weekends, since it is a popular landmark with Jacksonville locals and tourists, so you may want to go early for parking reasons. The Omni Hotel is convenient for business travelers, since it is only a five-minute drive, or 10-minute walk, from the Osborne Convention Center. The hotel also features on-site meeting space, which includes the 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom. On-site dining is available at Juliette's Bistro, an upscale restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This restaurant is also a popular spot for business lunches among Jacksonville businessmen.
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-355-6664
omnihotels.com
