Nested between the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and the historic St. Johns River, Jacksonville is a boating and fishing paradise.
World class golf and tennis facilities are located throughout the area. Jacksonville is the home of Jaguar football, as well as headquarters for both the PGA and Association of Tennis Professionals. In addition, to some of the best surfing in Florida, our Beaches offer a wide variety of hotels and popular restaurants.
It’s just a short drive south to historic St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city. Quaint Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, site of the Shrimp Festival, with six championship golf courses, is just 30 minutes north.
Despite being ranked by CNN/Money as the 10th fastest growing U.S. city, Jacksonville still has a relatively low cost of living. Further, we are their only Florida location listed among the top 30 U.S. cities with the most affordable housing. AOL has ranked Jacksonville’s Riverside/Avondale area as the sole Florida entry among their top 10 best places to retire. Click on the “Discover Jacksonville” link to the left for additional information.
