Where to Stay in Northeast Florida: Find the Best Area for Your Trip
Planning a Northeast Florida getaway starts with one big question: Where should you stay? The answer depends on the kind of trip you want. Maybe your group…
Aug 2026
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Beach days on the First Coast: where to go, when to go and what to bring.
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From the wide, firm sand of Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach to the St. Johns County Pier at St. Augustine Beach, the First Coast has a beach for every kind of day. These stories cover where to set up, when the sand is quietest and what to pack for a full day out.
Planning a Northeast Florida getaway starts with one big question: Where should you stay? The answer depends on the kind of trip you want. Maybe your group…
Aug 2026
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