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 St. Augustine Wild Reserve. Venture out of the city with trips to Daytona Beach (Veterans Museum & Education Center & Beach at Daytona Beach), Rivertown Park (in St. Johns) and Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (in Ponce Inlet). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, stroll around Little Talbot Island State Park, enjoy the sea views from St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., and immerse yourself in nature at Big Talbot Island State Park.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Jacksonville road trip planner.

Sacramento to Jacksonville is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Sacramento to Jacksonville is 3 hours. When traveling from Sacramento in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Jacksonville, with highs around 65°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 43°F.