Jacksonville in 2 days

Planning a trip to Jacksonville? Our experienced travel editors break down the town so you can make the most of your stay. Let these itineraries be your guide, whether you're here for a weekend or a whole week.

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Day 1
1 Check into a hotel at the beach, head out to the sand to relax and get acclimated. Lunch at Sliders (if you’re at the north end beaches).
2 In the afternoon, tool around downtown Atlantic Beach.
3 Have a “sundowner” at the Penthouse Lounge atop the Casa Monica Hotel overlooking the ocean. You can stay on for dinner if you’re too tired or buzzed to drive; if you aren’t drive into downtown and have dinner at Matthew’s.

Day 2
1 Drive up the coast. First stop is the Kingsley Plantation. Afterwards, take a trip with Kayak Amelia or Amelia River Cruises.
2 Lunch in downtown Fernandina, then walk the historic district and stop into the historic Victorian homes.
3 Dinner at Ocean Grill.