When you want to head out on the water in Jacksonville, you should know the best places to take your boat. There are many great boating destinations throughout the area. Let's look at a few of the top spots for boating in the Jacksonville area.

The Salt Marsh

You can enjoy a relaxing place to explore when you head to the salt marsh and wetlands in the Jacksonville area. It's found at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. With plenty of wildlife, lots of birds, and all kinds of unique plants, this is certainly a place you'll want to explore.

Kingsley Plantation

A cool place to visit, this historic site can be reached by boat. you can enjoy plenty of fun when you tour the property and learn all about it. It's found at Fort George Island and it's a part of the National Park Service. You will be able to access the Kingsley Plantation by using the Fort George Inlet

St. Johns River

Of course, one of the most popular places for boating is the St. Johns River. This is an area where you can relax or you can head out for water skiing, tubing, and more. There are several places along the river where you can enjoy all kinds of activities. Even if you want to spend some time fishing, you can.

You can even reach Doctors Lake off the St. Johns River. This is one of the most popular places for water skiing in the area.

Nassau Sound

If you want to enjoy one of the top spots for fishing in Jacksonville, take your boat to the Nassau Sound. The bridge found here is one of the best places to fish. It's found off the Intracoastal waterway. You can catch all kinds of fish here including whiting, tarpon, jack, and drum.

St. Augustine

If you want to explore this historic city, you can take your boat to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. It will provide easy access to several great attractions. The marina will also provide several amenities.

St. Augustine is known as a very old and historic city. It's filled with popular places to visit, eat, and shop.

Cumberland Island

Another cool place to take your boat in Jacksonville is Cumberland Island. It's actually found just to the north in Georgia and offers a very beautiful spot. You will find undeveloped beaches, marches, and forests here with plenty of areas to discover.

It's even possible to get a guided tour or enjoy camping on the island. It's the largest barriers island in Georgia and features some of the most amazing beaches.

A few more places you can take your boat in Jacksonville include:

• Fernandina Harbor Marina

• Bird Island Anchorage

• The Jetties

• Jacksonville Landing

• And more!

There are several restaurants you can enjoy when you're out on the water in Jacksonville, too. Check out the entire cruising areas for the Jax Boat Club and plan out your next trip today!