Northeast Florida has plenty to offer! From south of the Georgia border all the
way to Daytona Beach, Florida is full of jaw-dropping adventures. Here are just
a few popular vacation home rental locations:
Amelia Island
This is not your typical tropical island – it is a natural paradise! From viewing
aging oak trees to horseback riding in the forest, there is plenty to explore.
Taking a trip to the Atlantic beaches can provide excellent entertainment, such
as surf fishing or just classic fishing off of the George Crady Bridge Fishing
Pier over Nassau Sound. Big Talbot Island is known for its Boneyard Beach.
Paddling and bird viewing are popular among visitors of Big Talbot Island.
Amelia’s natural beauty does a great job shining through the extravagant golf
courses found throughout the island. For a more intimate stay, visitors can also
partake in fine dining and spa trips.
Fernandina Beach
While Fernandina Beach is a part of Amelia Island, it’s got plenty of its own
history and destinations worth classifying on its own. Here, you can take a
horse-drawn carriage operated by a Florida local or a walking tour through the
town. The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a walking tour which dives into
the Island’s history. You’ll learn about the eight different leaders since the
16th century, and you’ll get to explore the gigantic National Register Historic
District, along with its shops, cafes, and bed and breakfast locations. Along
the Amelia River, visitors can board onto fishing charters, river cruises, and
watch fisherman bring in shrimp. On the outskirts of downtown, you’ll find the
well-preserved Fort Clinch above the St. Mary’s River.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville is one city that encapsulates all forms of
enjoyment: booming nightlife, broad culture, great meals for foodies and most
importantly, the waterfront. The St. John’s river provides a relaxing venue for a
leisurely stroll or floating in a water taxi all while seeing the reflection of the
city skyline in the water. In Jacksonville Landing, you’ll find plenty of shops,
bars and restaurants providing live entertainment. There are plenty of opportunities
to gather knowledge of cultures in Jacksonville. Here, you’ll find the Cummer Museum
of Art and Gardens, the Ritz Theatre Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum of
Jacksonville. Eclectic neighborhoods can be found throughout the city, which can
provide for great restaurants, boutiques, galleries and historic buildings. San
Marco has its fair share of beautiful parks which are checking out as well. Visitors
often catch a movie in the 1938 establishment, the San Marco Theatre.
Riverside-Avondale provides a great view of the river, as well as Victorian and
Prairie style architecture. Constructed in 1901, the Riverdale Inn is a popular bed
and breakfast that is a reminder of “The Row” – a strip of 50 mansions that once
resided along the Riverside Avenue. Of these, only two remain standing today, giving
vacationers a look back into the area’s past. The Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail steps
away from the rustling of the city, and provides a more natural experience. Wetlands
and woods can be found, as well as a trailhead to Camp Milton, a former Florida
military post for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Jacksonville Beaches
Jacksonville provides twenty miles of beaches, including the Atlantic,
Jacksonville and Neptune beaches. At the Atlantic Beach, you’ll find the Abbey Hanna
Park. The park is supplied with a 60-acre freshwater lake, walking trades, and
unique boutiques and food establishments. Neptune Beach sticks to a low-key vibe
which caters to cyclists and surfers. The southernmost beach, Jacksonville Beach, is
the most spirited beach that Jacksonville has to offer. Volley-ball, fishing and
surfing are all activities that can be found while exploring the beach. Live music
can also be found at the Sea Walk Pavilion.
St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Augustine is America’s oldest city, and while plenty of history can be found
here, there are also modern diversions such as Ponte Vedra Beach, where the PGA
Tour is headquartered, and TPC Sawgrass, where THE PAYERS championship unfolds.
Luxurious accommodations can be found here, such as the dune-covered shores at
Pone Vedra Beach. Spas, shops and resorts provide relaxing venues for travelers
to St. Augustine. Going back to history – the 17th century Castillo de San
Marcos are a must-visit destination while visiting. Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of
Youth, Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the United States, The Gonzalez-Alvarez
House and hotels dated in the late 1800s can all be explored while visiting
here. From upscale to atmospheric to authentic cuisine, restaurants in St.
Augustine will not disappoint. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
and Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum both provide eccentric and exciting
opportunities for visitors as well.