Just off the interstate by Jacksonville International Airport on the north side of the city, the SureStay by Best Western Jacksonville Airport makes a handy base in Jacksonville, Florida, near the river and the coast. Airport terminals sit close by for early flights, the riverfront, museums and stadiums of downtown Jacksonville lie a short drive south, and the Atlantic beaches, the marshes of the Timucuan preserve and the ferry to Amelia Island spread to the east. A free breakfast and quick highway access round out the stay, with dining and the interstate close by. Airport terminals and rental counters sit close by for early flights, the riverfront, museums and football stadium of downtown Jacksonville line the St. Johns a short drive south, and the surf, piers and seafood shacks of the Atlantic beaches spread to the east. The marshes and shell mounds of the Timucuan preserve and the ferry to quiet Amelia Island draw nature lovers nearby. Historic St. Augustine and its beaches lie about an hour south.