If you've come to Florida for the beach, a 17-mile drive east of downtown Jacksonville will get you to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, home to 1.5 miles of clean, soft sand along the Atlantic coastline.

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Read full article: Jacksonville ... of orange and pink. The beach is free, and the peaceful morning air is priceless. 8:30 a.m. – Explore Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (Entry: $5/vehicle) A short ...