The Good Life in Jacksonville, Florida

Amelia Island and St Augustine

Jacksonville, Florida

With a large presence of insurance company headquarters, a vibrant night life, and the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team, Jacksonville has come onto its own as a major Florida city.

The City of Jacksonville encompasses all of Duval County since the two were merged some time back.

It makes it the largest city in the United States in terms of land mass and one on the largest cities in Florida by population.

You will enjoy Jacksonville's fine restaurants and shops as well as its nearby beaches.

Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Jacksonville has a vibrant horse culture centered on the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. The Equestrian Center hosts a variety of horse shows throughout the year extending from dressage to rodeos.

Jacksonville Horseback Riding

Enjoy horseback riding on one of the Jacksonville areas many horse trails or an invigorating early morning ride on the beach on Amelia Island or St. Augustine.

Amelia Island

Amelia Island, just of the coast of Jacksonville, is a well known beach paradise, encompassing miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and fantastic beachfront hotels and vacation rentals.

St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach

Historic St. Augustine is know as America's oldest continuous city and is home to a famous fort that has been controlled by the Spanish, English, and Americans at different times. But, the fort is not the only thing in St. Augustine that attracts visitors. It is the quaint shops, horse carriage rides, and of course the beaches.