Lake Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake Forest
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
Capable of seating over 80,000 fans, this modern football stadium is the exciting home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, international soccer games and music events.
TPC Sawgrass
Enjoy a round of golf in Ponte Vedra Beach at TPC Sawgrass. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
A1A Scenic Byway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Lake Forest Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"The vibe was fantastic. Every detail was thought out in making it feel like a beach vacation instead of a typical hotel. Right on the beach. Direct access. Close to great restaurants as well."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"We were in town for a concert and got back to the hotel late and there was also an IronMan Marathon race in town and a lot of those folks got back to the hotel late and yet they quit delivering room service at 11:00 p.m. That was a complete disappointment. So we went to bed hungry."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
"Clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
"Ocean is walkable!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
"Darius was very helpful and friendly"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Villas of Amelia Island
"The room, stairs and balcony needs cleaning and repairs. Needs to have more linens and items for bathroom easily available. The pool immediately in area had algae growing and was dirty."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Forest
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.
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
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.
Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.
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.
