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Heckscher Dr; guided trips from $65, kayak rental per day from $49) will gear you up with your
own kayak or canoe, or you can join in a guided ecotour. Moonlight paddles through the
silvered marsh are a magical way to experience meditative waters. Kids are welcome, but
call in advance to make arrangements.
The closest markets for munchies are near the ferry on Fort George Island, or on
Amelia Island, whose delights await at the end of your drive.
Sleeping
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
CAMPGROUND
( 904-249-4700; 500 Wonderwood Dr, Atlantic Beach; sites $22)
This pleasant park and shaded campground is a stone's throw from Atlantic Beach and has
its own freshwater lake.
Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn
MOTEL
( 800-881-2330;
www.jacksonvilleoceanfronthotel.com
; 120 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach; r from
$119; )
Each room in this Pepto-Bismol-colored refurbished motel has a view of both the kidney-
shaped pool and the ocean. This is definitely a cut above the average beach motel, with big
flat-screen TVs and friendly management. Regulars return year after year.
Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
HOTEL
( 904-249-9071;
www.marriott.com
; 1617 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach; r from $169)
Of the smattering of chain hotels in Jax Beach, we love this waterfront property for its
practical, pleasant rooms and friendly, attentive staff. It's right on the beach and has
everything you need to drop in and chill out.
Fig Tree B&B
B&B
(
904-246-8855;
www.figtreeinn.com
;
185 4th Ave, Jacksonville Beach; r $145-175;
)
