NAS Jacksonville, FL - Nearby Cities

Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville is the largest city in the state of Florida with a population of just under 800,000 people. The city is centered on the banks of the St. John River about 25 miles south of Georgia. The city was incorporated in 1822 and has since become a major military and civilian deep-water port. The Port of Jacksonville is the third largest seaport in Florida. Jacksonville has over 500 neighborhoods in six planned districts and offers a variety of parks, gardens, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Many well-known movies have been filmed in the area including G.I. Jane and The Devil's Advocate. Located just 19 miles from the Naval Station Mayport, the city offers a thriving community in which to live and work.

Houses for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $549 for a one bedroom, one bath unit. Hotels such as the Hyatt Regency and the Wyndham Jacksonville offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free wireless internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $89 a night.

Local attractions include Museum of Science and History which offers exhibits such as the underwater world that includes a permanent aquarium with live aquatic animals from the Florida area. The Body Within exhibit gives visitors a stroll down the inner workings of the human digestive system as well as offering interactive hands-on activities. History exhibits that highlight the Jacksonville area are also on display throughout the museum. A full scale planetarium for star gazing is also featured.

Middleburg, FL
Middleburg is a city in Clay County, Florida that is southwest of Jacksonville, Florida. The current population is 10,300 people. The city established in the early 1820s when city was first known as Clark's Ferry. The town covers 18 square miles and is located just 18 miles from the Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The moderate-sized community provides a laid-back place for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $187,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $515 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $107.

Local attractions include the Lynnwood Park Zoo which offers exhibits of over 50 animals, exotic birds, land mammals, and hoofed species. Very clean and educational, the zoo offers families a great outing place to enjoy nature in a preservation-conscious environment. The Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas is currently under construction that will display World War II artifacts from the Marine Corps and Sailors who served in the area. The exhibits will include the first Marine Division to train at Camp LeJeune.

Green Cove Springs, FL
Green Cove Springs is a city in Clay County, Florida with a current population of just under 6,000 people. The city is named after a part of the St. Johns River on which the city is built. The trees in the area are perennially green leading the "green cove" moniker. The town is home to the Gustafson's Farm dairy which is the largest privately-owned dairy farm in the Southeast United States. Located just 18 miles from the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs offers a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $284,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $540 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Green Cove Springs Inn and the Sleep Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $79.

Local attractions include the Lynnwood Park Zoo which offers exhibits of over 50 animals, exotic birds, land mammals, and hoofed species. Very clean and educational, the zoo offers families a great outing place to enjoy nature in a preservation-conscious environment. The Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas is currently under construction that will display World War II artifacts from the Marine Corps and Sailors who served in the area. The exhibits will include the first Marine Division to train at Camp LeJeune.

Orange Park, FL
Orange Park is a suburb of Jacksonville and has a current population of 9,000 people. The name came from the fact that the fast-growing fruit industry was taking over the region. The town had at one time been full of fruit orchards, but the Great Freeze of 1894 devastated most of the crops, and they never fully returned to the town. Located just 5 miles from the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the town offers a quiet community for those military personnel and civilian employees who are looking for a short commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $155,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $599 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Courtyard Marriott and the Sleep Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $79.

Local attractions include local golf clubs such as the Eagle Harbor Golf Club, the Country Club of Orange Park, and the Golf Club at Fleming Island. The clubs offer championship 18-hole golf courses along with lessons for every level of player. Golf equipment and cart rentals are available as well as a pro shop. A convenience snack bar or restaurant is also available at each club to provide the avid golfer with refreshment at the end of the challenging course.