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Jacksonville is a buzzing coastal city in the northeastern corner of the state of Florida. It looks out over the North Atlantic Ocean, making it a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
With approximately 270 days of sunshine per year, your team will spend most of their time outdoors enjoying the pleasant climate. If you want an offsite retreat that promises plenty of sun and lots to see and do, Jacksonville is the place for you.
Jacksonville is one of the largest cities in the U.S. in terms of landmass and not an inch has been wasted. As you explore the city, you'll discover acres of beautiful green parks, breathtaking sandy beaches and numerous bars and restaurants.
The warm and sunny climate makes planning team-building activities easy, too. With such reliable weather, you can plan unique experiences such as pedal-powered boat tours, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and more!
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Jacksonville
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
With time along the St. Johns River, Riverside, and Jacksonville Beach, this 3-day retreat agenda combines focused sessions, a coastal team experience, and a relaxed final day.
Jacksonville is a solid option for teams that want a coastal setting with a more relaxed pace than larger Florida cities. A corporate retreat in Jacksonville can combine focused sessions with beach access, outdoor activities, and casual social experiences.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is about 20–25 minutes from downtown. It offers reliable domestic connections across the US, making travel relatively simple for most teams.
The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November, with temperatures around 70–85°F. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are mild and still suitable for outdoor plans.
Downtown Jacksonville is practical for meetings, Jacksonville Beach offers a more relaxed coastal atmosphere, and Riverside provides a mix of local character, restaurants, and walkability.
Teams often plan beach games, kayaking, boat tours, or group dinners by the water. In our experience, outdoor activities and waterfront settings work especially well here.
A 2 to 3 day retreat usually works well, giving enough time for work sessions, team activities, and some downtime without needing a longer schedule.
Jacksonville is generally more budget-friendly than cities like Miami. Accommodation, dining, and venue costs are often more moderate while still offering a strong overall experience.
Jacksonville stands out for its size and space. It offers beaches, rivers, and a less crowded environment, which can make retreats feel more relaxed and less hectic compared to busier destinations.
The city has a mix of seafood, Southern cuisine, and casual dining spots. Teams often organize group dinners near the beach, waterfront restaurants, or relaxed evenings in local neighborhoods.
Getting around usually requires short drives, as the city is quite spread out. Teams we’ve hosted in similar destinations often rely on rideshares or organized transport to move between locations.
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Our team offsite retreat was excellent - great food, weather and activities. Even the people that couldn't attend wished they could have made it. And the location was perfect. Surf Office - Thank you very much for your help and support with planning and organization - and Beatriz our retreat manager was fantastic - fast, efficient and always kept us informed. It really made the difference. It really did!
Surf Office helped us plan our 60 person staff retreat, scoping locations, venues, restaurants, activities, and more. Angela was really on top of it and paid close attention to all of the details. Definitely saved us time on research and back-and-forth with all of the various contact persons!
We went into talks with SurfOffice and hit it off with the founders to make this happen. Theres a team that will guide you through the choice and a platform for when you are to arrive with an agenda. Our team likes to bring in community members to these types of events and the crew is excited. The onboarding is going well and we paid the deposit, and we're looking forward to the trip. Our party had to reduce significantly due to constraints and the team has been accomodating so far. 5* everyone had a good time and Rayna on site made everyone feel comfortable.
The location was great, the areas dedicated to us were amazing and all things we asked for were there - also, I love the shared dashboard to organize.
I recently worked with Surf Office to organize an offsite retreat for my company in Gran Canaria, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Beatriz, the retreat planner, was incredible. From start to finish, she was exceptionally organized, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Planning a retreat for a team can be daunting, but Beatriz made the process seamless. She answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly, and her recommendations were spot-on. The offsite itself was beyond amazing – the accommodations and activities were perfectly tailored to our team’s needs. Surf Office took all the stress out of planning and delivered an unforgettable experience for our group. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan a work retreat. If you’re lucky enough to have Beatriz as your planner, you’re in great hands!
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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