Lashonda’s guidebook
A litte taste of JAX
Here are a few places that I would recommend to eat, live and play.
Uptown Kitchen And Bar
1303 N Main StGreat breakfast/ Brunch
Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveGreat Breakfast....there will be a wait
Brick Restaurant
3585 St Johns AveGreat Brunch or Dinner sometimes live jazz
River & Post
1000 Riverside AveGood food and rooftop bar with great view, bring your camera!
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StOpen till 3am and a full bar
AMC Regency 24
9451 Regency Square Blvd$5 movie on Tuesday if a Stubbs member
River City Marketplace
725 City Center BlvdWal-Mart, Ross, Movie and more
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrOutdoor mall with higher end stores and nice resturants
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyNice place to spend time with the family
Painting with a Twist
1525 San Marco BlvdSip and paint with family and friends
Main Event Entertainment
10370 Philips HwyAdult fun
Think Your swing is great?! Try a round of golf here. If you are good at it then head out to World Golf village. The food here is great too.
134 locals recommend
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdThink Your swing is great?! Try a round of golf here. If you are good at it then head out to World Golf village. The food here is great too.
Have you had your car parked for you at a taco joint? Well, try this place and go hang out at the beach a few steps away
140 locals recommend
TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdHave you had your car parked for you at a taco joint? Well, try this place and go hang out at the beach a few steps away
Wingstop
5290-10 Norwood AveI think the best wings in town and $.50 boneless on Mondays
Seafood Kitchen
31 Royal Palms DrLittle mom and pop seafood
Boiling Crawfish
5149-1 Normandy BlvdBest seafood boil ever...in my opinion...try it you'll love it !
Dave & Buster's
7025 Salisbury RdJust a little adult fun
Relax/Undwind
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside AveThings to do
This is a great way to spend a day! Historical must see! 45 min. drive
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
This is a great way to spend a day! Historical must see! 45 min. drive
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdFamily Fun
Free admission for all, each Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveFree admission for all, each Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Little History Admission is free You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, plantation house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden.
58 locals recommend
Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveLittle History Admission is free You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, plantation house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden.
MOSH
1025 Museum CirFamily science fun place 5 miles from home
Get in touch with nature on this trail and have the kids learn about the great outdoors
19 locals recommend
Tree Hill Nature Center
7152 Lone Star RdGet in touch with nature on this trail and have the kids learn about the great outdoors
Food Scene
Boiling Crawfish
5149-1 Normandy BlvdOne of the best seafood joints with oysters, crawfish, mussels ect.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around/Transportation
Here are a few options for you to get around Jacksonville. Our city is very large land wise and it may that 30 minutes/miles to get from one side to another.
JTA- This is our public transportation system
Uber/Lyft
Zip Trip- taxi service
Your Airbnb host- transportation may be available through your host with a two hour notice and 12 mile maximum (one way) for a minimal fee