Some more info about Jax
 

The host hotels are opposite sides of the river from the race village. From the host hotels there is a water taxi that runs between the race village and the Jacksonville landing, cost is $6 round trip, and depending on traffic, much quicker!

for more info:http://www.jaxwatertaxi.com/index.html

Thanks Pete. Already booked but had no idea where I was or where I was going other than in circles...................... hopefully the whole way around the race course this time.

With the 4th of july being on a wednesday, If you roll into jax for the 4th, they have a great fireworks display. and the host hotels are right where the action is!