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 The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jacksonville: Rivertown Park (in St. Johns), St. Augustine (St. Augustine Wild Reserve, Lightner Museum, &more) and Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (in Ponce Inlet). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, immerse yourself in nature at Fort Clinch State Park, enjoy the sand and surf at St. Augustine Beach, and walk around Little Talbot Island State Park.

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Sacramento to Jacksonville is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sacramento to Jacksonville due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sacramento in January, expect nights in Jacksonville to be about the same, around 43°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 65°F.