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Florida East Coast Vacations & Attractions

You'll love vacationing on Florida's East Coast. Rich in history, beauty, charm and sunshine, Florida 's East Coast is an excellent vacation destination. If you are adventurous consider visiting Daytona and watching a race, or going surfing at one of the East Coast's abundant beaches. These wonderful beaches are also a perfect place to relax.

Discover the East Coast

Amelia Island - Rich in history, natural beauty, and things to do, from Fort Clinch State Park on the north end of Amelia Island to the Amelia Island Plantation and the Ritz-Carlton on the south end.  Centre Street is the main artery at the heart of Amelia Island’s historic district, Fernandina Beach which is lined with Victorian homes, century-old brick buildings, palmetto trees and a recently restored colonial post office building

Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach, made famous as the "World Center of Racing" and home of NASCAR is filled with family-style recreation, attractions and entertainment. The Daytona Beach area offers 23 miles of beaches. Beyond the beach, visitors will find great downtown and oceanfront shopping, dining, entertainment options and festivals and special events.

Jacksonville - Jacksonville has miles of uncrowded beaches; ecological and nature based excursions; world-class golf courses; top-of-the-line tennis facilities and other recreation; historical sites and architecture; sporting, gaming and cultural activities; unique shopping and dining; nightlife and entertainment; festivals and events; a riverfront festival marketplace and river cruises.

St. Augustine - As "The Nation's Oldest City", St. Augustine is one of Florida's top vacation destinations. St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches' 42 miles of sun-drenched Atlantic coastline provide sunbathers, shell-seekers and nature lovers with unspoiled beauty. The area's delightful historic district, with cobblestone streets and its quaint cafes, bars, unique shops and bed-and-breakfast inns, gives it the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming cities.

Florida East Coast Attractions

Jacksonville Zoological Gardens - A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zooligical Gardens has the second largest animal collection found throughout the state, beaten only by Disney's Animal Kingdom. Here you'll see over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,500 varieties of plants.

St. Augustine Ghost Tours - St. Augustine is well known for its many ghost tours. Ghost tours give visitors exciting insights into the history of St. Augustine and its spooky past. There's the Haunted Lighthouse Walking Tour, Ancient City Tours and Sheriffsghostwalk.

 

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