I have never been on a car ferry and now I can check that off of my list ;)…read more You drive up and get in line as you are being loaded onto the ferry in the order you lined up. Try to get in first couple of lines as the ferry is small and can fit only the first fifteen cars. We paid $8 for a truck on a Saturday.

If you're driving from Jacksonville to Amelia Island, this ferry is well worth it. It cuts about 30…read moreminutes off the drive, and the scenic views along the way are beautiful. The ferry ride itself is short--only about 10-15 minutes--and costs between $5 and $15, depending on your vehicle. It's an inexpensive, convenient, and enjoyable way to make the trip.

Follow up on review, Never was rude here is the actual email message…read more... The date we needed the van was for Sat the 19th we needed it to pick us up and drop us off 50 miles away for a wedding and pick us back up about 4 hours later and take us back home there would be 9 people and we are looking to pay $150 and tipping the driver If this is something you do please let me know if not Thanks! Never nude just asked if this service was avl. here is the response I got actual email again.... This would be an hourly charter with 4 hour minimum rental. $150 seriously? Where did you pull that number from? Just looking for a ride not sarcastic response. Called Gator Cab in Jax $2.00 per mile for a total of $196.00.

Matt Ford himself answered the phone.. right off the bat I was impressed... we were flying in from…read morethe West Coast and between the weather and the airlines foul up with our reservations, the worst I have ever experienced... Matt pulled the rabbit out of his hat! Our adventure was as follows... We had scheduled Jax Elite Charters to pick us up at 5 pm on Thursday to drive us up to Brunswick GA.. Weather intervened and we had to leave the next day... so we scheduled to get picked up at 5 pm on Friday... Well we arrived at the Airport at 5:30 am to leave and the rescheduled ticket in the computer for was not for March 8th but November 8th... Well there were no seats available anywhere because of spring break and the bad weather... so we had to reschedule with Jax Elite Charters again as we were now not arriving now until 11 pm on Friday after a zig zag excursion across the country ... so we called again and Matt worked out a couple of options for us. Ultimately he personally drove us up to Brunswick on Saturday before he went forward with his full day in Jacksonville. I work in the entertainment industry and have worked with hundred of car services around the world. I do not know if I will ever be back to Jacksonville but I guarantee you I will not delete Jax Elite Charters number out of my phone. Without question the cleanliness of the vehicle and quality of service puts him in the top 3 - I have ever worked with world wide and the top in the USA! Janos

I went on a free tour of Sally Dark Rides and left feeling like my mind was blown. First of all - I…read morehad no idea this was a huge warehouse in Downtown Jacksonville. Nor did I realize most of the dark rides across the whole world are created and developed here! It was amazing!! Our tour guide led us through the building while showing us all of the stages of creating an epic dark ride. This made me think about amusement parks in a whole different way. The tour was about an hour and was very informative. We asked lots of questions and met people from different departments along the way. Highly recommend booking a free tour and checking this out. It would be great for kids as well!

I need to start b my saying that this part of our trip to Florida was not planned! My 11 yo LOVES…read moreanimatronics, most especially, Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF). He originally wanted to visit a much smaller place in Orlando, which is a one man operation charging $375. It was a bit too far and too expensive for what it was so I decided to do my own research of places he would love, Sally Corporation became the place. I filled out the reservation form online and was told there were no spots available during our time in Florida. I couldn't take no for an answer. I emailed back explaining how much my son wants to be a Robotics Engineer and that we would wait as long as we needed to snag a spot. We got an email back the next day that two spots opened up!!! We made our way downtown and parked for free in the back. We entered to learn that the tour was also FREE...FREE! This facility is HUGE! They are arguably the largest producer of Dark Ride Amusements in the US and don't just make the robotic aspect of the animatronics, but they handle EVERY aspect of the creation and completion. From make up, costumes, design, voices, all of that! We were thrilled to see they had a...yep...FIVE NIGHTS OF FREDDY'S attraction! If you've ever been to he Ripley's in San Antonio, you will see one of their biggest sellers there, a ginormous T-Rex, that's their baby that sells for $90,000! The tour takes you to each department and you are truly immersed in their production. It is an working operation so you get to see the people behind the scenes at work, which was SO DAMN INSPIRING for my 11 yo who has told me for 4 TM years that this is what he wants to do in life. He got to see what his future could be like, which is absolutely priceless. The staff, facilities, location, displays, animatronics, all were 5 stars! Hands down a MUST when in Jacksonville! Come for a 10 or 11am tour and then take the FREE Skyway (Tram) to Hemming Park and Check our Sweet Peet's. Your kids will have the best day ever!

In A Nutshell: -If…read moreyou live in one of the surrounding townhomes, condos or apartments, then you have direct access to Harbortown Marina. -This is one of many the marinas in Jacksonville's intercoastal. -Luckily my aunt owns a couple properties here, so it was quite lovely to wake up to see water every morning. -Head down to the open grass area & you see hundreds of fiddler crabs & other crustaceans like the hermit crab, giant-fast moving sowbugs. -You will also see lots of small lizards. -A bonus is you get a clear view of shuttle launches from Cape Canaveral. Overall, can't forget if you own a jet ski or boat you can pay a fee to park it here.

First time being back since whiteys ownership switched and I really enjoy it! They kept the charm…read moreof whiteys but incorporated the Harry's Seafood menu I love so much. Calamari was crispy with a good balance of breading and meat. We got the pistachio crusted grouper and the andouille crusted chicken which was super delicious! You're able to ask for hush puppies as a secret side which I highly recommend alongside their mashed potatoes (very well seasoned). We had about a 30 minute wait for a group of 9 at about 8:30pm on a Friday. Our waitress was very attentive though. We sat nearby the live band which made it hard to converse but the music was lovely.

May 2026 new ownership review/update : Still the same old…read moreplaces, a few subtle changes, looks like a restaurant on the inside now, but the outside is still the same fish Camp atmosphere... nice menu, some new things, some of the old things are gone, but that's apples and oranges. Overall, I think anytime you get new management in and they're willing to freshen up things, in the long run it's a good thing. You can't keep what's old old forever, everything's got to be refreshed. Now, all you need to do is get rid of those tiny drinking glasses and get the largER plastic restaurant glasses... I know there's value (for the owners and nobody else) in having a waitress continually run back-and-forth to your table to refill your drink (yeaaaa, good service!) but that's not for me, give me a good size drink and everybody's happy! Don't take away too much of what this place used to be, don't refresh too much, and don't try to add or subtract too much... Remember, this was a successful business and most of us like it just the way it was... Most of it. And oh, get some big boy french fries, these little half size things don't work... Also, still no shrimp and catfish Poboys on the menu? Original review: Good place to eat, one of my favorites, on weekdays, I have never had any problems with the food or service here, so rest assured. I've only been here a couple of times when it was super busy. However, aside from a little bit long wait to be served, everything was always good. The star of the show at Whiteys is being able to have a good meal, while looking at the beautiful scenery along the river, that really brings out what the place is all about. The wait, staff is always friendly there, they go out of their way to make you feel at home. The menu here is excellent, it is what it is for this type of joint, and they go above and beyond just standard bar food fair.

Our school used Graham Tours for our 8th-grade graduation trip to Universal this year, and we had a…read morewonderful experience. Shawn, the general manager, was extremely professional, responsive, and prompt with every email and question throughout the planning process. Our driver, Desmond, was also professional, personable, and did his best to keep us on schedule despite traffic delays along the way. The charter bus was very comfortable, and the charging outlets were especially convenient for keeping student and staff devices powered throughout the trip. Overall, the experience was smooth, organized, and enjoyable from start to finish. We will definitely be using Graham Tours again in the future and highly recommend them to others.

Sunny Oaks RV Park in Jacksonville, FL is a simple, no-frills campground, but it was exactly what…read morewe needed for our trip. If you're just looking for a clean, quiet place to park and rest your head, this spot does the job well. The facilities were clean, the sites were a nice size, and they offer washers and dryers along with two dog parks, which was a nice bonus. The park is located right off New Kings Road, so you will hear some traffic noise, but it wasn't anything too bothersome. For a short stay or overnight stop, I'd definitely recommend it. For a longer stay with kids, it may not be the best fit, but everyone's camping style is different.

We stayed one night at Sunny Oaks. It is very clean, has large pull throughs and back ins. You are…read morenot on concrete slabs, but rocks. There is a small bark park, laundry room, kids playground, and showers. Their other location has more amenities that you can use, but you would need to walk or drive about a block to it.

A group of us decided to rent out Kracken (which I strongly recommend doing, if possible, and I…read morethink that was for the best; as I don't think we would have had as much fun if it was mixed company. There were 16 of us and only 10 or so "pedals"; however, once we learned that there really wasn't a point in pedaling we quickly turned our pedal tavern into a karaoke & bar on the water. Our time was from 6:30-8:30pm, it wasn't too hot and we were able to see the sunset. We all brought our own coolers and cups; however, the boat had their own cups, as well. We also brought a garbage bag, but there was a bucket in the back and a trash can up front near the Captain. Prior to the event, I would just double check where you are set to meet. Originally we were supposed to meet at Met Park and then visit River City Brewing Company during our half-way point, but the day prior our launch location had changed. So we ended up taking off at Friendship Fountain (next to River City Brewing Company) and then this also served as our half-way point - which we took some pre & mid-way shots :) I am glad that I did it and loved the people that joined in on the fun, we would definitely do it again (if we could fill it up) even if only to enjoy a two hour boat cruise on the river. They have CashApp for tips - you just have to make sure the correct sign is up but they also have a jug for cash tips.

We booked the Kraken Peddle Boat for a double birthday party celebration. You can bring your own…read moredrinks and snacks. They provided the ice and cups and music system. Get your playlist ready! Greg and his crew expertly navigated the St Johns River while we reveled in frivolity. It was an awesome time had by all. One house keeping note: the boat launch site is now at Friendship Fountain near MOSH.