north florida destination suggestions?

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I have an oppurtunity to head for north florida early next month for a much needed vacation. I need suggestions for where the wife can go sit on the beach and I can maybe sneak off for a day of shore bound light tackle adventure. No boat this trip, its wading or shore bound. Trout and redfish sound interesting. Maybe a destination with a backwater bay or accessible inlet where I could hit the tide changes. Probably cant range much beyond 7 hours of drive time due to time constraints, so I am thinking east coast north of Jacksonville. Any input is greatly appreciated! J -