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Bridging the Discipline

2008

AP-LS Conference

Jacksonville, Florida

 

Jacksonville Beaches

Jacksonville Beach, one of the city of Jacksonville’s closest beaches is located on the Atlantic Ocean, just east of Jacksonville. In addition to sand and sun, the beaches also offer a variety of entertainment and special events. Jacksonville Beach also features restaurants, bars, golf courses, fishing piers, lodging options and Florida's famous A1A. Public access points are clearly marked with several near the Sea Turtle Inn. Click here for a map from the Hyatt to the Sea Turtle. The trip will take you about 30 minutes or more depending on the traffic.

Little and Big Talbot Island State Parks is north on A1A. There is horseback riding available (yes, on the beach), trails for hiking, and beach access for walking and swimming. The beach is known for its abundance of sharks' teeth you can find on the shore. For more information, call (904) 251-2320.

Hanna Park is a beach that features a water playground, camping, bike trails, and hiking trails. Admission is $1 per person or $3 per car. This beach access is about 35 minutes from the Hyatt downtown, click here for directions. .

Fishing in Jacksonville

Home of the Annual Kingfish Tournament, Jacksonville residents love to fish. With fresh and saltwater opportunities both in the same city, this is the town to experience some excellent fishing. There are a number of fishing charter companies in Jacksonville. You will need a fishing license to fish in Jacksonville, but most of the charter companies supply the licenses and all of the gear. Here are a selection of companies and their web sites:

Big River Fishing Charters
This company specializes in freshwater fishing.

Captain Jim's
This company specializes in deep sea fishing (saltwater).

The Miss Content with Captain David Burns
Offshore saltwater fishing is this company's specialty.

The Mayport Princess
Captain George Strate will take you out on his Mayport Princess equipped with an air conditioned cabin, color TV, and restrooms. This company specializes in Deep Sea Bottom Fishing.

Go Fish Jax
This company specializes in freshwater fishing all along the river and also do fly fishing and eco-tours.