The Jacksonville Aviation Authority operates Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the city’s three general aviation airports – Cecil Airport, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) and Herlong Recreational Airport. The Authority, funded through user fees and not local taxes, contributes over $6 billion annually to the local economy. For more information about the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s airports, please visit www.flyjacksonville.com.
Situated in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, right next to the Main Street Bridge, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is a premier destination for leisure, business and group guests. The hotel features 951 spacious guestrooms and luxury suites providing sweeping views of the city. With more than 116,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space, including a 27,984 square-foot ballroom and 20,000 square-feet of deck space overlooking the St. Johns River, the hotel provides the largest meeting facility in Northeast Florida. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool and 24-hour StayFit gym that provide aerial views of downtown. On-site restaurants include five-course dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse, fresh seafood and southern-inspired dishes at SHOR Seafood Grill, craft cocktails and gourmet snacks at Tavern, and grab-and-go options at Market. Guests have easy access to world-class museums, theaters, and national sporting events at the TIAA Bank Field and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. For more information, please visit hyattregencyjacksonville.com, or call (904) 588-1234.
YOUR RIVERWALK RETREAT IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
Situated in the heart of downtown, our luxury hotel connects you with Jacksonville’s most popular cultural and business districts. Relax poolside with dramatic views of the river and skyline or at the J Bar and Juliette’s Bistro. With convenient walking access to the Jacksonville Jazz Fest venues and other popular attractions, Marriott Jacksonville Downtown puts you in the midst of the excitement of the Festival.
Discover the Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk: A downtown hotel drawing inspiration from the St. Johns River, ports, and area bridges – providing an authentic Northeast Florida experience. Our centrally located hotel is nestled on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville near the trendy San Marco and Riverside historic districts. At Jacksonville’s uniquely independent hotel, you’ll enjoy the best-of-both worlds: big city amenities and boutique style. We offer savory onsite dining and lounges, a tranquil pool and courtyard, and 40,000 square feet of event space – making our downtown Jacksonville convention center hotel the ideal spot for professional meetings and lavish events in Northeast Florida. Experience the coastal undercurrents and feel the southern hospitality when you stay at the Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk.
DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Airport is the exclusive onsite hotel at the Jacksonville International Airport. DoubleTree is a departure from ordinary airport hotels, offering an upscale, resort-style oasis at the airport, featuring a lakeside lanai with saltwater pool, onsite dining and lounge, a 24/7 airport shuttle, and a location within walking distance to takeoff. Events take flight at the JAX airport DoubleTree, with their elegant ballroom and over 11,000 sq ft of event space. Warmly welcoming the Jacksonville community and travelers alike since 1972, the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Airport is a proud partner of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
The River Taxi is selling tickets in advance for transportation to the festival! Interested guests may purchase their River Taxi passes by visiting jaxrivertaxi.com and selecting the date desired. The River Taxi will have designated stop times and guests should select a dock for boarding online as well.
Price: $15 for an All-Day River taxi pass.
Pick-up docks are at Doubletree Hotel, Southbank Hotel and drop-off will be at the Riverfront Plaza dock.
The River Taxi will run multiple boats that night. Free public parking should be available on the Southbank in the city lot under the Acosta bridge and in the DCPS parking lot on Prudential Drive.