Guidebook for Beaches Area
Drinks & Nightlife
Really neat bar with great drinks usually have live music on weekends downstairs and DJ upstairs
55 locals recommend
Surfer [The Bar]
200 1st St NReally neat bar with great drinks usually have live music on weekends downstairs and DJ upstairs
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
333 1st St NExtensive draft beer menu
Green Room Brewing
228 3rd St NFun time!
Great atmosphere but it’s a little on the Smokey side if you don’t mind must check it out!
47 locals recommend
Lynch's Irish Pub
514 1st St NGreat atmosphere but it’s a little on the Smokey side if you don’t mind must check it out!
Penthouse bar has breathtaking ocean views must have a cocktail here during happy hour!!!
82 locals recommend
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NPenthouse bar has breathtaking ocean views must have a cocktail here during happy hour!!!
Lemon Bar
2 Lemon StSeasonal oceanfront bar with great frozen drinks
The Shim Sham Room
333 1st St NUnique bar upstairs dance floor with DJ on the weekends
Neat bar with pool tables, foosball, several other games to play. Can be a lot of fun!
36 locals recommend
Pete's Bar
117 First StNeat bar with pool tables, foosball, several other games to play. Can be a lot of fun!
The Ritz
185 3rd Ave NOldest bar in Jax Beach usually very busy
Mango's Beach Bar & Grille
602 1st St NNeat dive bar
Brix Taphouse
300 2nd St NGreat happy hour drinks!!!
Food Scene
Angie's Grom
204 3rd Avenue SouthFood is good and local spot
Cinotti's Bakery-Sandwich Shop
1523 Penman RdSo yummy
Jax Beach Brunch Haus
610 3rd St SUnique breakfast/lunch with vegan options
Southern Grounds & Co.
200 First StOutdoor courtyard and great coffee
TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdTrendy taco spot with extensive tequila options
Eleven South
216 11th Ave SClosest fine dinning restaurant
Sun Deli
1011 3rd St SOnly open for lunch with best subs in town
Best local fast casual Mexican spot in town. You will not be disappointed!
10 locals recommend
Sierra Grille
331 Marsh Landing PkwyBest local fast casual Mexican spot in town. You will not be disappointed!
North Beach Fish Camp
100 First StOne of my favorite seafood restaurants in town
Beach Hut Cafe
1281 3rd St SFast cheap breakfast and very convenient
Delicomb
102 6th Ave NAçaí bowl, great coffee and many vegan options
Yummy pizza great spot to watch football plenty of tvs everywhere
116 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
410 Anastasia BlvdYummy pizza great spot to watch football plenty of tvs everywhere
Graffiti Junktion - Jax Beach
265 5th Ave NSports bar with plenty of tvs
Fresh seafood on intracoastal reasonably fast casual spot
106 locals recommend
Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave NFresh seafood on intracoastal reasonably fast casual spot
Marker 32
14549 Beach BlvdFine dining with Intracoastal views. Food is very good!
Cruisers Grill
319 23rd Ave SGet the cheese fries and ranch! Highly RECOMMEND!!!
Metro Diner
1534 3rd St NPopular breakfast spot known for their chicken and waffles!
Fancy Sushi
1478 Sadler RdBest sushi in town and service is always excellent!
Cool atmosphere with great tapas. Beer and wine only!
15 locals recommend
Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas
296 Royal Palms DrCool atmosphere with great tapas. Beer and wine only!
Fantastic street food!!! Also great brunch spot on the weekends.
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StFantastic street food!!! Also great brunch spot on the weekends.
Bold Bean
2400 3rd St SLocal coffee spot
BBQ restaurant with outside area for kids to play. Food is also good!
7 locals recommend
ABBQ Meat & Drink
461 Atlantic BlvdBBQ restaurant with outside area for kids to play. Food is also good!
Sago Coffee
318 7th Ave NNeat new coffee spot with some breakfast items
Maple Street Biscuit Company- JAX Beach
410 3rd Street NorthBiggie's Pizza
311 3rd Street NorthCookies and Creme Jax Beach
241 13th Ave NYummy!!!!
Essentials
FREE Transportation service to and from the Beaches area however tips are encouraged. Check out their site Beachbuggyapp.com. You must download their app to use their services.
11 locals recommend
Beach Buggy [headquarters]
1420 3rd St NFREE Transportation service to and from the Beaches area however tips are encouraged. Check out their site Beachbuggyapp.com. You must download their app to use their services.
Parks & Nature
Cradle Creek Preserve
900 S 15th StNeat trail on intracoastal/ marsh
Best children’s park in the beaches area with a splash pad
33 locals recommend
South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground
2514 S Beach PkwyBest children’s park in the beaches area with a splash pad
Castaway Island Preserve
2885 San Pablo Rd SJarboe Park
510 Florida BlvdChildren’s park
$5 car to enter trails, beach access and a Splash Pad for kids
140 locals recommend
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Dr$5 car to enter trails, beach access and a Splash Pad for kids
Jack Russell Park
850 Seminole RdNice Park
Shopping
Beaches Green Market
321 Penman RoadSmall farmers market every Saturday 2-5 at Jarboe Park
Publix Super Market at South Beach Parkway
670 Marsh Landing PkwyClosest full sized Publix
Located in the Southside area of Jax a 20 minute drive. Best shopping mall in Jax and outdoors! Plenty of high end shops and dinning!
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrLocated in the Southside area of Jax a 20 minute drive. Best shopping mall in Jax and outdoors! Plenty of high end shops and dinning!
Trader Joe's
4180 3rd St SLove shopping here!
Whole Foods Market
2050 3rd St SArts & Culture
Jax Beach has an Art Walk second Tuesday of each month from 5-9. It takes place in front of businesses along 1st St from Beach Blvd north to 5th Ave N. The Atlantic Beach Art Walk is on the third Thursday of each month from 5-9 where Atlantic Blvd meets Ocean Blvd.
Beaches Museum
381 Beach BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Located in the Northside of Jax about a 30 minute drive. Beautiful zoo not the largest but the exhibits we do have are nice and the gardens and landscaping are what makes it!
321 locals recommend
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyLocated in the Northside of Jax about a 30 minute drive. Beautiful zoo not the largest but the exhibits we do have are nice and the gardens and landscaping are what makes it!
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 Penman Rd SNewly renovated golf course!
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdWater park, go karts, putt putt, arcade
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdLocated in the Southside area of Jax about a 20 min drive. Fun spot!
Located in the Southside area of Jax about a 20 min drive. Indoor skydiving
45 locals recommend
iFLY Jacksonville
10579 Brightman BlvdLocated in the Southside area of Jax about a 20 min drive. Indoor skydiving
Hands On Children's Museum
8580 Beach BlvdFun place for toddlers to explore