Highlands Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
St. Johns Town Center
With a visit to St. Johns Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Jacksonville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mayport Naval Station
Mayport Naval Station is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
University of North Florida
Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
EverBank Stadium
Catch an event at EverBank Stadium during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens home during your holiday in Jacksonville? Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Highlands
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The property is fairly nice, and the staff is very helpful. However, I did not enjoy our stay at this property. This was our second visit, and I booked a pricey room with a balcony and ocean view. When I arrived at the property, I was told that Expedia overbooked the room and it was no longer available. ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Service was great. However, it was noisy but no fault of the management. It was the adult occupants.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Had no hot water even after the hours they notified on site about outages.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
The staff were wonderful with an emergency that I had to leave one day early for Thank you
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
great stay grits were bad
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Villas of Amelia Island
We were surprised that we were pretty far from the main buildings. But it was quiet in our area.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and River City Market Place.
Urban Core
While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
