9 days in Jacksonville Itinerary

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

Kids will enjoy Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Rivertown Park (in St. Johns), St. Augustine (St. Augustine Wild Reserve, Lightner Museum, &more) and Daytona Beach (Veterans Museum & Education Center & Beach at Daytona Beach). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, explore the world behind art at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, trek along Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail, and immerse yourself in nature at Fort Clinch State Park.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Jacksonville day trip planning tool.

Sacramento to Jacksonville is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Sacramento to Jacksonville, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sacramento in January: highs in Jacksonville hover around 65°F, while lows dip to 43°F.