Due to the size of Jacksonville, a car is the best way of getting around. In-Season Costs Jacksonville has a range of hotels to suit any budget. Restaurants are moderately priced with all major chains available. Business travelers who plan on golfing would do well to consider a golf package for their stay. Day Trips Timucuan Preserve, a 46,000-acre historic preserve encompassing salt marshes and Florida's oldest surviving plantation house, is nearby.
Amelia Island is home to a variety of wildlife.
Jacksonville's beaches are 12 miles out of the city center. St. Augustine is a short drive away.