Host your next private party or social event at the Seawalk Hotel. Our expansive tropical garden courtyard provides a perfect location for wedding receptions, birthday parties, or  corporate social functions.

Food & Beverage catering, music and entertainment for any occasion can be arranged. For more details contact the General Manager at 904 249.9981

While you are visiting our area, check out the following sites:

In Jacksonville Beach

Pablo Historical Park

Nearer to home is Pablo Historical Park, 425 Beach Blvd. Among the buildings are a restored 19th century house which was once the home of the station master of the Florida East Coast Railroad terminal at Pablo Beach. Also on the premises are a railroad depot which was moved from Mayport and a 28-ton steam locomotive built in 1911 by H.A. Porter and Company. The buildings are open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; donations are accepted. For information call 246-0093. 

Lighthouse Maritime Museum | http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com 

William Trotter Lighthouse Maritime Museum in Jacksonville Beach. 1011 N. Third St. in Jacksonville Beach shows art of historic ships, Mayport ferry, lighthouses and Jacksonville waterfront scenes from the past. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information, 241-8845. 

Alhambra Dinner Theatre | http://www.alhambradinnertheatre.com 
At 12000 Beach Boulevard, 

Adventure Landing | Jacksonville Beach

On Beach Boulevard just east of the Intra-Coastal Waterway is Jacksonville Beach's newest attraction. The park includes a water park with slides and a riverway, a go-kart track, miniature golf, laser tag arena batting cage and an arcade with a wide variety of games. A full snack bar is available for refreshments. 
The park is open seven days a week from 10 am to 2 am. Prices vary for different activities. For information call 246-4386. 

Players-By-The-Sea Theatre | http://www.playersbythesea.org/ 
106 Sixth Street North Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 | For reservations call 904 249-2022

North on A1A from Jacksonville Beach

Mayport Naval Station

The fourth largest U.S. Naval Station in terms of personnel and ships has a designated visit ship every Saturday from IO AM a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4:30 P.M.. Tours are free and reservations are not required 

Visitors must check in at the pass office on Mayport Road and present a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of automobile insurance. For information call 270-NAVY 

Mayport Ferry

The crossing of the St. Johns River by AIA may be made aboard an auto ferry run by the St. Johns River Ferry Service a division of the Florida Department of Transportation. Everyone gets out o f their vehicle to watch the sea birds and an occasional group of porpoises in the river. The fare is $2.50 each way for automobiles and 50 ce nts for pedestrians. 

Across Ferry, North on A1A toward Amelia Island

Kingsley Plantation | http://www.jacksonvilleflorida.com/Parks/kingsleyplantation.asp 

The oldest plantation still in existence in Florida is located on Hecksher Drive just north of the Mayport ferry. Now a National Park Service historic site, the location includes the plantation house, which has ranger guided programs and extensive grounds, including the ruins of the slave quarters. The plantation is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there is no admission fee. For information call 904-251-3537. 

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Island State Parks

A1A north winds along the Intra-Coastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. You cross many bridges where fishing is good, and you can see both bodies of water. The State of Florida has several nature preserves along this road, there is horseback riding available (yes, on the beach), trails for hiking, and beach access for walking and swimming. 

Fort Clinch

Located in historic Fernandina Beach off AIA, Fort Clinch is a restored Civil War fort. The fort was built in 1847, and the tour guides pretend they are still living in that time. The first weekend of each month a platoon of "Civil War" soldiers sets up camp at the fort and gives demonstrations. On many weekend evenings there are candlelight tours available by reservation. 

In addition to the fort itself, Fort Clinch has campgrounds, oceanfront facilities for swimming and changing, nature trails, picnic areas and an ocean fishing pier. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sundown all year. Admission is $3.25 per vehicle (up to 8 people) and an additional $1 per person if you want to tour the fort. Camping is available for $17 per site per night with an additional $2 charge for electricity. For information call 904-277-7274. 

Amelia Island Museum of History

Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and offers museum tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach can be scheduled by appointment. Call 904-261-7378 for more information. 

Fernandina Beach

A quaint historic town on Amelia Island with a city dock on the St. Mary's River. Many antique stores, restaurants, and historic homes can be found. The drive up A1A from the ferry to Fernandina Beach takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is well worth the drive.

 
South on A1A from Jacksonville Beach

Guana River State Park | http://www.floridastateparks.org/guanariver/default.asp 

Located on Highway A1A in South Ponte Vedra Beach, this scenic and versatile 2,200 acre park offers hiking, bicycling, salt water and fresh water fishing, birdwatching, beach access and parking. The park is located on a barrier island that is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Intra-Coastal Waterway. The park contains a variety of habitats that are home to a diversity of wildlife. Over 240 species of birds have been identified, including bald eagle and osprey. 

The park is a popular fishing spot offering opportunity to catch red fish, black drum, flounder and trout as well as shrimp and blue crab. The park also offers 40 miles of trails for, biking and hiking in a hardwood hammock and pine flatwoods. 

Entrance to the park is $2 per car and contains a variety of habitats. Boat launching is available in Guana River or Guana Lake with a 10 horsepower restriction. The park is open seven days a week. 

St. Augustine

The nation's oldest permanent settlement is a popular destination. While local folk sometimes stop to visit one of the many attractions there, the shopping, restaurants and cultural activities are also high on the lists of return visitors 

Among the attractions in St. Augustine are the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, the Fountain of Youth, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Castillo de San Marcos, the Lightner Museum, the Oldest House and the St. Augustine Sightseeing Train. Several boats offer sight-seeing trips around the harbor. 

The Visitors Information Center has a film about the city, brochures maps. Nearby is St. George Street, the restored area of St. Augustine, where streets are closed to traffic. To find the center, just stay on AIA South and you'll see it across the street from Ripley's. Info: 904/825-1000. 

Th e restored area contains a number of small shops and is a favorite browsing area for shoppers. During the year various skits, musical presentations and events are held in the restored area with a current listing, available at the Visitors Information Center. The restored Spanish Quarter is also located here. 

St. Augustine is a short ride south on A I A from the Beaches and is easily close enough to drive down for dinner or a brunch. Its wide variety of restaurants appeal to many tastes. 

Marineland | http://www.marineland.net 

A little farther south of St. Augustine on AIA is Marineland. The marine park is open seven days a week and has daily shows starring trained porpoises. A variety of other living sea creatures are on display as well. A three-dimensional marine film is shown in the Aquarius Theatre, and there is an extensive collection of shells from beaches all over the world. For information call 904-471-1111. 

Fort Matanzas

Fort Matanzas is between St. Augustine and Marineland on AIA and was the scene of a bloody clash between the French and Spanish in 1565. The park is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors can take a free boat ride to the restored fort on Rattlesnake Island. For information call 904/471-0116 

In Jacksonville

Cummer Museum & Gardens | http://www.cummer.org 

Located at 829 Riverside Ave., the Cummer Museum features changing exhibits of the works of the nation's and the world's top contemporary artists, and a fine and varied perma nent collection. The museum is also famous for its fabulous gardens. Hours are Sunday 2 to 5 p.m.,.Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for military and senior citizens and children. For information, call 356-6857. 

Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art | http://www.jmoma.org 

The museum is temporarily closed while its new facility in Hemming Plaza is under renovation. The new facility at 333 North Laura Stre et is expected to open in September 2001. In addition to galleries, it will have a cafe and museum shop. For museum and membership information, call (904) 366-6911. The art museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $3 adults, $2 for senior citizens and students, free for children under 6. For information on any exhibit or activity call 398-8336. 


Museum of Science and History | http://www.themosh.org 

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) which includes the Alexander Brest Planetarium, is a family-oriented facility at 1025 Museum Circle on the Southbank Riverwalk in Jacksonville. It features numerous exhibits of interest for all ages. Many are hands-on and change regularly. The planetarium presents a variety of education and entertainment shows daily. The museum is open Monday through Friday weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Information, 396-7062. 

Jacksonville Zoo

The Jacksonville Zoological Park is located on Heckscher Drive on the Northside of Jacksonville and has an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles. The zoo features a lion habitat, Petting Zoo, African Veldt with boardwalk, river cruises, rides, gift shop and much more. The zoo recently opened its Camp Safari Lodge, which is its new entrance and signature facility. 

The zoo is open daily from 9 am to 5 P.M. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Throughout the warm weather season, alligators and crocodiles are fed on Saturdays at 2 p.m.Admission is $6.50 for adults, $4.00 for children-3 to 12 and $4.50 for seniors 65 and over (plus sales tax). Free parking and free boat dockage are also offered. For more information call 757-4463 or 757-4462. 

Fort Caroline National Monument

Fort Caroline on the banks of the St. Johns River was settled by the French Huguenots in 1564 and is the site of the first Protestant colony in the New World. The 130-acre memorial is located in East Arlington off Fort Caroline Road. It features a replica of the original fort, a museum with French and Indian artifacts and several nature trails which provide excellent hiking. The nearby Roosevelt Area has addi tional nature trails 

Fort Caroline is open every day except Christmas from 9 am to 5 P.M.. There is no admission charge. For more information call 641-7155. 

Anheuser Busch Brewery

The Anheuser Busch Brewery in Jacksonville offers free tours of the plant, complete with hospitality room and gift shop. Tour hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. Reservations needed for groups of 15 or more information call 751-8118. 

Whetstone Chocolate

Northeast Florida's largest chocolate factory, Whetstone, offers free tours to the public. The tours are self-guided and a complimentary sample is given as part of the tour. The factory is located on Coke ,Road just off State Road 312 in St. Augustine. 

Tour hours are 10 am to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Saturday. Recommended times are between 10 am and 2:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Guided tours are available by reservation for groups. Call 904/825-1700 for information.