Water is a major attraction and plays a large role in the Jacksonville economy. In addition to the oceanfront and Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns River continues for 310 miles before connecting with the Atlantic Ocean near Mayport Naval Station. The St. Johns River is one of only 12 rivers in the U.S. that flows north and is designated as one of 10 American Heritage Rivers. The longest river sailboat race in the world is the Annual Mug Race, held each spring, and runs 42 miles from Palatka to Jacksonville along the St. Johns River. Among the areas approximate 215 bridges, the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, Dames Point Bridge, is the longest concrete cable-stayed bridge in the United States and is two miles long rising 175 feet above the St. Johns River. Country club enthusiasts will appreciate the exclusive communities of Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club, Sawgrass Country Club, The Plantation at Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Jax Golf & Country Club, Marsh Landing Country Club, Serenata Beach of South Ponte Vedra Beach and the custom homes found in the coastal communities of Coquina/Tradewinds, Broadwater, Pablo Bay and Amelia View.

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