Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
I love their fish sandwich! And when the weather is nice the outside deck is GREAT!
25 locals recommend
Sandollar Restaurant
9716 Heckscher DrI love their fish sandwich! And when the weather is nice the outside deck is GREAT!
Newest restaurant in town and boy is it great! Outside deck looking out over a peaceful, Clapboard Creek. Great pizza and all the fish is locally sourced!!
19 locals recommend
Palms Fish Camp Restaurant
6359 Heckscher DrNewest restaurant in town and boy is it great! Outside deck looking out over a peaceful, Clapboard Creek. Great pizza and all the fish is locally sourced!!
A local favorite but make sure you carry CASH ONLY! Always check out the special as Ted picks the best fish and runs out quickly!
9 locals recommend
Chowder Ted's
5215 Heckscher DrA local favorite but make sure you carry CASH ONLY! Always check out the special as Ted picks the best fish and runs out quickly!
AWESOME fresh ingredients and the tap beer is always cold. Our favorite.
15 locals recommend
Moon River Pizza
925 S 14th StAWESOME fresh ingredients and the tap beer is always cold. Our favorite.
Metro Diner
1534 3rd St NBest place in town for a great breakfast. Worth the drive!
Ride the ferry before or after eating at the best and freshest seafood place in all of Jacksonville! Pick your fish and they will cook it any way you want! Amazing food!
63 locals recommend
Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StRide the ferry before or after eating at the best and freshest seafood place in all of Jacksonville! Pick your fish and they will cook it any way you want! Amazing food!
Cinotti's Bakery-Sandwich Shop
1523 Penman RdMost amazing sweets.
Best cupcakes in the area!! And her cakes are to die for!!!!
15 locals recommend
Nana Teresa's Bake Shop
13 N 3rd StBest cupcakes in the area!! And her cakes are to die for!!!!
Starbucks
1980 San Marco BlvdMaple Street Biscuit Company- JAX Beach
410 3rd Street NorthTheir breakfast is awesome!
Parks & Nature
Ribault Club
11241 Fort George RoadCheck out the museum and walk the hiking trails on the island.
Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveHistoric old plantation. Worth the trip!
Little Talbot Island State Park
12157 Heckscher DrPristine beaches!
Only drive on beach in this area. Beautiful bird nesting area! Great view of ships entering and leaving the Port of Jacksonville.
89 locals recommend
Huguenot Memorial Park
10980 Heckscher DrOnly drive on beach in this area. Beautiful bird nesting area! Great view of ships entering and leaving the Port of Jacksonville.
Best pier in the area for walking and viewing the ocean! The fort is worth the extra fee! Love, love the hiking in the park.
43 locals recommend
Fort Clinch State Park Main Entrance
2601 Atlantic AveBest pier in the area for walking and viewing the ocean! The fort is worth the extra fee! Love, love the hiking in the park.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
4800 1st Coast HwyNewly renovated! Great place to shop!
Publix Super Market at Dames Pointe
7117 Merrill RdBest chain grocery in FL!!!
Walmart Supercenter
11900 Atlantic BlvdIt's a Walmart, what else can I say.....
Arts & Culture
Only Dinner Theater in the Southeast! Great show and so much fun!
37 locals recommend
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
12000 Beach BlvdOnly Dinner Theater in the Southeast! Great show and so much fun!
The best of the best play here. Check out what off broadway shows are in town at their website.
47 locals recommend
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water StThe best of the best play here. Check out what off broadway shows are in town at their website.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Regency 24
9451 Regency Square BlvdClosest and has stadium and reclining chairs!
Don't miss this Zoo! It is superbly kept and the animals are all in great shape and the gardens are beautiful!
321 locals recommend
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyDon't miss this Zoo! It is superbly kept and the animals are all in great shape and the gardens are beautiful!
Amazing concerts and shows play here along with the circus and any other show that needs inside space.
62 locals recommend
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph BlvdAmazing concerts and shows play here along with the circus and any other show that needs inside space.
TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium DrHome of the Jaguars!!! DUUUUUUUUUVVVVAAAALLLL!!!!
Shopping
Outdoor shopping at its finest! Yet be prepared for some crazy drivers and crowds.
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrOutdoor shopping at its finest! Yet be prepared for some crazy drivers and crowds.
Be prepared to do some of the finest clothing clearance shopping of your lifetime! SAVINGS GALORE!!! But the dressing rooms can be crazy. I wear a tight undershirt or sports shirt and leggings and try shirts and dresses on at the rack to avoid the sometimes long wait at the dressing area.
Dillard's Clearance Center
9501 Arlington ExpyBe prepared to do some of the finest clothing clearance shopping of your lifetime! SAVINGS GALORE!!! But the dressing rooms can be crazy. I wear a tight undershirt or sports shirt and leggings and try shirts and dresses on at the rack to avoid the sometimes long wait at the dressing area.
Outlet Mall Boulevard
Outlet Mall BoulevardSo many shops, not enough time to see them all!!!!!
Outside market EVERY SATURDAY, 10 to 2pm. Worth the trip for local produce and arts!!!
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveOutside market EVERY SATURDAY, 10 to 2pm. Worth the trip for local produce and arts!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
RagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille
207 Atlantic BlvdBest ROOF TOP view of the beach! Drinks are amazing!
82 locals recommend
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NBest ROOF TOP view of the beach! Drinks are amazing!