Margaritaville Beach Hotel — Jacksonville Beach
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 222-0222 Website
Jacksonville is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible experience for visitors with disabilities.
With accessible hotels, museums, attractions, parks, restaurants and more, travelers of all abilities have options in Jacksonville. Visitors are encouraged to contact an attraction, hotel or restaurant directly for any specific needs, requests and/or questions.
Information in this guide is a starting point to assist travelers who are planning a visit and will be updated regularly.
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The Cummer Museum & Gardens offers large print guides, pre-scheduled ASL services, touch tours for those who are blind or have low vision and more.
iFLY Jacksonville features All Abilities Night the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m., offering individuals with physical or cognitive challenges the opportunity to indoor skydive.
The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) can provide weighted wraps, noise reducing headphones, a sensory map, pre-scheduled ASL services, raised versions of sky maps and more.
Other attractions with accessible offerings include Catty Shack Ranch, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens and the St. Johns Town Center.
Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the nation with 80,000 acres of parks, gardens and arboretums. Travelers with disabilities will find many outdoor activities are open to them, offering opportunity for exploration and adventure.
The City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division works closely with many local rehabilitation and non-profit agencies to provide adaptive recreation, including kayaking. The Parks & Recreation Division website offers a directory that can be filtered for accessible amenities and wheelchair access.
Popular local State Parks Little Talbot Island and Big Talbot Island both have a paved pathway, among other accessible offerings. Other State Parks have accessible features, including Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve. Each of the seven local State Parks is different, and it’s recommended that visitors check individual pages for details.
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve National Park features two sites offering self-guided audio tours, Kingsley Plantation and Fort Caroline.
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens and Tree Hill Nature Center have accessible walkways and trails.
The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail offers a 12-foot wide paved trail.
Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach offer beach wheelchairs at no cost.
Jacksonville’s special event venues offer accessible accommodations. Visit the links below to learn more about the accessible offerings at each specific venue.
Jacksonville International Airport strives to provide services that make travel easier for those with disabilities. Learn more about accessibility services at the airport.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable service accessible to persons with disabilities. Transit hubs, shelters and most bus stops are accessible. In addition to bus service, JTA offers The Skyway, a free, elevated monorail system above Downtown that crosses the St. Johns River to Kings Avenue on the Southbank.
Downtown Jacksonville – Those with a clearly displayed disabled parking permit are allowed 4 hours of parking at no charge.
Jacksonville Beach – People who have a license plate with a permanently affixed handicap designation do not pay to park.
Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach – Those who properly display handicapped-parking credentials are allowed to park for free up to 4 hours in any public parking space.
The City of Jacksonville offers a directory of services for persons with disabilities.
Looking for some assistance while traveling? GOMO Travel is a locally started company providing compassionate travel companions lending a helping hand to those who could use a little help when getting from destination to destination.
HEAL Foundation, Helping Enrich Autistic Lives Foundation, offers a directory of resources in Jacksonville.
The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association offers a searchable database by county of parks, pools, beaches, attractions and events for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
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715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 222-0222 Website
4670 Salisbury Road I-95 & J.Turner Butler Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 296-2222 Website
245 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 355-6664 Website
13200 International Airport Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 741-4911 Website
4141 Philips Highway Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 737-3200 Website
5214 New Kings Road Jacksonville, Florida 32209 (904) 765-4481 Website
8285 Philips Highway Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 448-0021 Website
6107 Youngerman Circle Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 777-6100 Website
3201 Philips Hwy. Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 396-7782
6099 Mustin Road Bldg. 802 Jacksonville, Florida 32212 (904) 772-6000 Website
204 4th Ave South Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 297-3932 Website
1746 E Adams St. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 316-4849 Website
1 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 (904) 249-7402 Website
650 Pecan Park Road Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 751-6770 Website
2062 Bon Homme Richard Street Jacksonville, Florida 32228 (904) 270-7808 Website
8333 Dix Ellis Trail Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 516-9245 Website
1351 Airport Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 741-0094 Website
2401 Mayport Road A1A Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 (904) 249-0313 Website
6135 Youngerman Circle Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 777-5313 Website
9150 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 701-0702 Website
3130 Hartley Road I-295 & San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32257 (904) 268-8080 Website
1063 Airport Rd Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (904) 741-4488 Website
1088 US-301 Baldwin, Florida 32234 (904) 266-9759 Website