• Surfing is just one of the activities you can enjoy in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.surfing image by bacalao from Fotolia.com
  
  Jacksonville Beach, located on a barrier island east of Jacksonville along A1A in the northeast corner of Florida, began as a center for activity in the 1500s. Today, Jacksonville Beach offers opportunities for boating, fishing, surfing and other beach activities along with tennis, golf, theater, music, festivals and arts. You can find many accommodations on the beach east of A1A.
  
  

One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa

• With ocean views and a choice of rooms ranging from a double to a balcony suite, the child-friendly One Ocean Resort offers activities that range from photography classes to sand-castle building. Lounge on the beach or take a break and play golf at the Queen´s Harbour Yacht & Country Club just minutes away. Take advantage of the resort's docent services for a fee of $25 a day. The average daily rate in September ranges from $180 to $300 a day.
  
  One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa
  
  One Ocean Blve
  
  Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
  
  904.249.7402
  
  oneoceanresort.com
  
  

Quality Suites Oceanfront

• Located on the oceanfront, this hotel is both child- and pet-friendly with nightly rates beginning at $149 in September. Hotel amenities include a free hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool and hot tub. Nearby attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Southbank Riverwalk, or other activities such as golf, fishing, canoeing or bowling. Restaurants adjacent to the property include Bukkets, Joe's Crab Shack, Campeche Bay and Carraba's Italian Grill.
  
  Quality Suites Oceanfront
  
  11 N. 1st Street
  
  Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  
  904-435-3535
  
  qualitysuitesjacksonvillebeach.com
  
  

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

• The Ponte Verdra Inn and Club, 20 miles southeast of Jacksonville, includes a gym, conference center, beach house, golf club, historic house and spa. This hotel offers 250 guest rooms and suites and a multilingual staff of approximately 700. Special fall rate packages through November 30 include a beach escape starting at $199, a tennis escape at $219 and a golf escape at $239.
  
  Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
  
  200 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
  
  Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
  
  904-285-1111
  
  pontevedra.com