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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.
We got incredibly positive feedback. Many people said it was the best offsite we've ever had. So that's obviously the most important thing from like an organizational point of view. It was super nice working with you guys. I really enjoyed it. It was the first year we had an agency like you guys on board and it did really help, especially now having a much bigger team.
We did send a survey to everyone after the event. And the feedback was very positive. Everyone loved the hotel. People were saying that the food at the venue was very good, which I agree with. The rooms were great. The meeting space was perfect for us. Obviously the beach and the area were perfect. I think it was a great location for our team. There were some people that said this was the best summit they’ve attended.
The feedback has been impeccable. Everybody loved the hotel, loved the staff, loved the support from Surf Office, everything. All the expectations were, you know, not even just met, but went beyond. We loved the way we were taken care of.
The overall feedback was really fantastic. Everybody really liked the venue. They really liked being in the same location. We had a wonderful partnership and we’d love to work with you again.
We walked into it anxious. We walked away from it absolutely amazed by the results. It was so well organized. I would never have been able to do that alone, you pulled that off entirely. It was amazing. The team is buzzing! It blew people away. It definitely blew us away.
I was stressed out before the retreat cause I never did the planning. As soon as we arrived to the hotel, they knew everything and I didn’t have to worry about anything. Big thumbs up to the Surf Office team for the general flexibility, and for the communication.
It was absolutely perfect. There wasn’t one thing that I can criticize. We had a fantastic time, really really good. It went so smoothly, everybody was very happy. Anybody that asked now about how the offsite went, I just say: “It was amazing, you only can use 1 company, you don’t need to use anybody else”.
Amazing. It was I think a really lifelong memory. I think the whole team had a really great time. I never could do this without Surf Office.
It was an awesome experience. It went super smooth, the drivers were on time, food was great, and the flexibility of the hotel was great. We had a truly amazing time and all because of your great work and preparations – you were like the magic fairies that organised everything so beautifully!
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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