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GETTING TO VYSTAR VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

If you are traveling from the south, please click on the link below:


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Getting to the Arena from The North (I-95)

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

If you are traveling from the north, please click on the link below:


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Getting to the Arena from The West (I-10)

Getting to the Arena from The South (I-95)

Getting to the Arena from The West (I-10)

If you are traveling from the west, please click on the link below:


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ACCOMMODATIONS IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE

ATTENTION

Please make reservations as early as possible. Lodging availability is limited and may change quickly as CPO Heritage Week approaches. Participants are responsible for contacting lodging facilities, confirming eligibility requirements, securing reservations, and verifying cancellation policies.


We look forward to welcoming Chiefs and Chief Selectees from across the region to Jacksonville!


📅 Recommended Lodging Dates: 

Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 4, 2026 if attending all of CPO Heritage Week.

⚓ CPO Pride Day JAX:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
📍 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — Jacksonville, Florida


Rates listed below are typical estimates and may change based on availability, taxes, eligibility, and hotel policies. Contact each location directly to request current pricing and available group rates.


🚨 ON-BASE LODGING INFORMATION


When calling an on-base lodging facility, select the automated prompt for the Front Desk and ask to be transferred to the Group Coordinator for assistance. Eligibility requirements may apply. Please make reservations as early as possible. Lodging availability is limited and may change quickly as CPO Heritage Week approaches. Participants are responsible for contacting lodging facilities, confirming eligibility requirements, securing reservations, and verifying cancellation policies.

We look forward to welcoming Chiefs and Chief Selectees from across the region to Jacksonville!


Back to the Future: A Chief’s Legacy
Honoring Our Past. Leading Our Present. Shaping Our Future.



A few lodging options with diffErent price points

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

A 9-minute walk from the Museum of Science & History, this unpretentious all-suite hotel is a mile from live entertainment at Jacksonville Landing and 10 miles from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.


The laid-back suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes.

A grab-and-go breakfast is complimentary. There's also a coin-operated laundry. Parking is available (surcharge). Pets are welcome (fee).


https://maps.app.goo.gl/DruJLntWK38zGWGe7



Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

This upscale hotel near the St. John's River is a 2-minute walk from the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and a 6-minute walk from Jacksonville Landing shopping center.


The posh rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as 24/7 room service. Some rooms have city or river views, while suites add living and dining areas. Room service is available.


https://maps.app.goo.gl/dRoUdqTgiL7hkdZx9

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Extended Stay America - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

On the banks of St. Johns River, this upscale hotel is 2 miles from both Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and sporting events at EverBank Field. Modern rooms and suites include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and work areas. Upgraded options have skyline views. Some have access to a private lounge offering perks such as breakfast and evening snacks. 


Suites feature kitchenettes, separate living areas and pull-out sofas.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, a steakhouse and a 24/7 cafe, as well as a rooftop pool and a hot tub. There's also a 24-hour fitness center and 110,000 sq ft of meeting/exhibit space.


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🏟️ HOTELS CLOSEST TO VYSTAR ARENA

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

$210–$330

 📱(904) 588-1234

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

$160–$250

📱(904) 355-6664

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

$118–$250

 📱(904) 398-8800

Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

$110–$115

📱(904) 396-5100

⚓ NAVAL STATION KINGS BAY AREA

🏨 Navy Lodge Kings Bay

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Kings Bay

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Kings Bay

Approximately 18 rooms listed as available for September 1–5

Typical rate: $110–$170

Group rates available for eligible guests

📱 (912) 319-5919

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Kings Bay

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Kings Bay

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Kings Bay

Typical rate: $90–$150

Group rates available for eligible guests

📱 (912) 573-4871

Additional Kings Bay and Kingsland-area hotels

• SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St. Marys Cumberland — $80–$120 — (912) 882-6250
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingsland — $120–$170 — (912) 217-3929
• Best Western Plus Kingsland — $100–$150 — (912) 510-0202
• Hampton Inn Kingsland — $120–$180 — (912) 729-1900
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingsland — $130–$190 — (912) 729-6900
• Fairfield Inn & Suites Kingsland — $120–$180 — (912) 729-1717
• Wingate by Wyndham Kings Bay — $90–$140 — (912) 217-3799
• Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Kingsland — $90–$145 — (912) 882-4170


🚐 RV and Camping Options


• Eagle Hammock — $33–$35 — (912) 573-5262
• Jacksonville North/St. Marys KOA Holiday — RV sites $50–$85; cabins $110–$180 — (912) 729-3232

⚓ NAVAL STATION MAYPORT AREA

📷 Navy Lodge Mayport

Approximately 8 rooms listed as available for September 1–5

Typical rate: $110–$170

Group rates available for eligible military and government travelers

📞 (904) 247-3964

Additional Mayport, Atlantic Beach, & MORE!

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlantic Beach — $130–$190 — (904) 435-0700
• Best Western Mayport Inn & Suites — $138–$170 — (904) 435-3500
• Quality Inn Atlantic Beach–Mayo Clinic Area — $90–$140 — (904) 867-7029
• Town Place Suites Jacksonville Mayport — $150–$220 — (904) 339-6060
• Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach — $170–$260 — (904) 435-3000
• Element Jacksonville Beach — $180–$270 — (904) 435-2260
• Hampton Inn & Suites Beach Blvd/Mayo Clinic Area — $160–$240 — (904) 223-0222
• Residence Inn Jacksonville–Mayo Clinic Area — $180–$270 — (904) 992-2040
• Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic — $200–$320 — (904) 929-9000


🚐 RV and Camping Options


• Riverfront RV Park and Marina — $55–$75 — (904) 251-3191
• Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Campground — approximately $30 — (904) 255-6767
• Pelican Roost — $34–$38 — (904) 270-7808
• Osprey Cove — RV sites $33–$35; cabins $72–$74 — (904) 270-7808

⚓ NAS JACKSONVILLE AREA

🏨 Navy Lodge Jacksonville

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Jacksonvillee

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Jacksonvillee

Approximately 43 rooms listed as available for September 1–5

Typical rate: $110–$170

Group rates available for eligible guests

📞 (904) 772-6000

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Jacksonvillee

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Jacksonvillee

🏨 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Jacksonvillee

Typical rate: $90–$160

Group rates available for eligible guests

📱(904) 586-3311

Additional Jacksonville and Orange Park-area hotels

• Comfort Inn & Suites Orange Park near NAS Jacksonville — $110–$160 — (904) 932-0096
• Quality Inn Orange Park near NAS Jacksonville — $90–$140 — (904) 323-3275
• Country Inn & Suites Jacksonville–Orange Park — $115–$165 — (904) 404-2966
• Courtyard Jacksonville Orange Park — $145–$210 — (904) 854-1500
• Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Park — $140–$210 — (904) 278-7442
• Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Park — $140–$205 — (904) 854-1500
• Holiday Inn & Suites Orange Park — $135–$195 — (904) 562-7400
• StudioRes by Marriott Jacksonville Orange Park — $120–$180 — (904) 579-8150


🚐 RV and Camping Options


• St. Augustine Beach KOA Holiday — RV sites $65–$100; cabins $85–$220 — (904) 471-3113
• Manatee Cove — $25–$40 — (904) 542-5898

This event would not be possible without the support and backing of the JHNSA. JHNSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.


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