Jacksonville Holidays

During your trip to Jacksonville, you must spend some time exploring the city’s abundance of parks, beaches and ecological preserves. Jacksonville proudly boasts the largest urban park system in the USA. There are more than 80,000 protected acres, including the 46,000-acre Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Why not go hiking and wildlife-spotting at one of Jacksonville’s many nature reserves, like Branan Field Wildlife and Environmental Area? Thanks to the city’s year-round sunshine, there’s never a bad time to get out and about.

Want to chill out? Spend a day at lively Jacksonville Beach, where you can surf, swim, fish or sail. Alternatively, soak up some culture at the Clara White Mission/Eartha M.M. White Museum, where you can learn about Jacksonville’s rich history. Make sure you catch a show during your getaway to Jacksonville, too, as the city showcases live performing arts throughout the year.

Your taste buds are in for a treat on a holiday to Jacksonville. The city’s food scene serves up a great mix of casual dining – you can expect classic Southern comfort food, infused with the flavours of the coast and a dash of international flair.

Try some local delights at Maple Street Biscuits, where you can tuck into traditional dishes like biscuits and sausage gravy. On a Saturday morning, cross the river and visit Riverside Arts Market to pick up a host of local produce like fruity jams and artisan bread. If you need a caffeine fix during your trip to Jacksonville, head to Bold and Bean Coffee Roasters and grab a delicious cup of locally-sourced coffee to keep you going. Need something stronger? The city has a thriving craft beer scene, so having a pint or two is a must during your Jacksonville trip.

If sports are your thing, then you’ll love Jacksonville. From basketball, hockey and NFL Football – the Jacksonville Jaguars are the local team – to minor league baseball, professional surfing and competitive fishing, a holiday to Jacksonville will certainly keep you on your sporting toes.

The Sports Complex in Downtown Jacksonville is home to TIAA Bank Field. It’s been voted one of the Top Fan Experiences in the NFL – and with two pools, cabanas, live DJs, VIP Suites and amazing food, even lesser sports fans will have a great time here. Fancy watching a match during your trip to Jacksonville? Check out the Intuition Ale Works and Manifest Distilling beforehand, where you can enjoy local food, craft beer and spirits ahead of the big game.

Jacksonville boasts warm, sunny weather all year round so, whenever you go, you’ll always be able to make the most of the great outdoors. While the average annual temperature is around 21°C, the average high is 25°C. And, with about 221 sunny days per year, Jacksonville truly lives up to Florida’s nickname of ‘The Sunshine State’.

The best time for your Jacksonville holiday is between March and May or September and November. These shoulder seasons see pleasant weather, as well as fewer tourists. Plus, both the prices and temperatures will be lower than the height of summer.

Even winters in Jacksonville are sunny and mild, with temperatures sitting around 15°C. It rarely snows or dips below freezing, meaning you can explore Jacksonville during the quieter months without even needing to wrap up warm.