Guidebook for Jacksonville
Drinks & Nightlife
Taverna is a local favorite for great wine, salads, sandwiches, cheeses and conversation. Reasonably priced with a lot of character.
56 locals recommend
Taverna
1986 San Marco BlvdTaverna is a local favorite for great wine, salads, sandwiches, cheeses and conversation. Reasonably priced with a lot of character.
Grape & Grain has a front retail location/bar with great wine list. Often has local talent playing music. Charming. Late at night the back opens to a fun Jazz bar with live bands and full bar.
44 locals recommend
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdGrape & Grain has a front retail location/bar with great wine list. Often has local talent playing music. Charming. Late at night the back opens to a fun Jazz bar with live bands and full bar.
Late night bar located in what is known as the "elbow" in downtown. Karaoke and seasonal drinks are always on the menu. Great DJ music in between.
28 locals recommend
Dos Gatos
123 E Forsyth StLate night bar located in what is known as the "elbow" in downtown. Karaoke and seasonal drinks are always on the menu. Great DJ music in between.
Aardwolf is a micro-brewery always with interesting beers for tasting made in the back! A local fav, they have different food trucks in the parking lot you can purchase food to bring inside to eat!
62 locals recommend
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveAardwolf is a micro-brewery always with interesting beers for tasting made in the back! A local fav, they have different food trucks in the parking lot you can purchase food to bring inside to eat!
Hurricane's is the closest place for super casual wings, salads, and a full bar. Kid welcome. Outdoor/indoor seating. Classic American cuisine.
12 locals recommend
Hurricane Grill & Wings
1615 Hendricks AveHurricane's is the closest place for super casual wings, salads, and a full bar. Kid welcome. Outdoor/indoor seating. Classic American cuisine.
Right on the water! Casual Southern & Caribbean seafood spot with an outdoor bar, deck seating & free boat docking. Family night Mondays, kids eat free.
Nippers Beach Grille
2309 Beach BoulevardRight on the water! Casual Southern & Caribbean seafood spot with an outdoor bar, deck seating & free boat docking. Family night Mondays, kids eat free.
Bar and Restaurant - Beaches version of Tex Mex. Everything tequila. Super friendly staff. Always busy!!
140 locals recommend
TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdBar and Restaurant - Beaches version of Tex Mex. Everything tequila. Super friendly staff. Always busy!!
Food Scene
Starbucks
1980 San Marco BlvdSTARBUCKS
Matthew is a VERY talented local chef who has several restaurants, Matthews, MShack(s), and Medure (beaches). This one is fine dining. One of our favorites.
32 locals recommend
Matthew's Restaurant
2107 Hendricks AveMatthew is a VERY talented local chef who has several restaurants, Matthews, MShack(s), and Medure (beaches). This one is fine dining. One of our favorites.
Everything you can think of on a homemade buttermilk biscuit. Nothing low-calorie here but worth every one. Home cooking at its finest.
57 locals recommend
Maple Street Biscuit Company- San Marco
2004 San Marco BlvdEverything you can think of on a homemade buttermilk biscuit. Nothing low-calorie here but worth every one. Home cooking at its finest.
Panera Bread
1440 Hendricks AvePanera Bread is just around the corner.
Jimmy John's delivers to our building within 5 minutes of placing your order. SUPER fast and simple when you need something simple and quick. Online orders also.
6 locals recommend
Jimmy John's
1725 Hendricks AveJimmy John's delivers to our building within 5 minutes of placing your order. SUPER fast and simple when you need something simple and quick. Online orders also.
Chart House is a Jacksonville landmark located riverfront restaurant. It's a Landry's restaurant with steak and seafood. Fun bar with nightly specials.
18 locals recommend
Chart House
1501 Riverplace BlvdChart House is a Jacksonville landmark located riverfront restaurant. It's a Landry's restaurant with steak and seafood. Fun bar with nightly specials.
One of the finest hidden gems in Jacksonville. Make a reservation because it is a small restaurant with elegant food and the best wines.
6 locals recommend
Wine Cellar
1314 Prudential DrOne of the finest hidden gems in Jacksonville. Make a reservation because it is a small restaurant with elegant food and the best wines.
San Marco Bookstore
1971 San Marco BlvdA landmark in Jacksonville.
Another landmark. Has been in this location for over 40 years. Famous for it's limeades.
Stan's Sandwich & Grill
1562 Hendricks AveAnother landmark. Has been in this location for over 40 years. Famous for it's limeades.
Hightide Burrito Co.
1538 Hendricks AvenueOrganic healthy options loaded with flavor.
Casual, health-focused cafe serving health-focused Middle Eastern eats with many vegan options. Great organics!
11 locals recommend
Green Erth Bistro
1520 Hendricks AveCasual, health-focused cafe serving health-focused Middle Eastern eats with many vegan options. Great organics!
A wonderful european style cafe with many varieties of soups, sandwiches, salads. There is also a shop in the building for interesting cheeses, jams, etc. A favorite of mine.
68 locals recommend
European Street Cafe
1704 San Marco BlvdA wonderful european style cafe with many varieties of soups, sandwiches, salads. There is also a shop in the building for interesting cheeses, jams, etc. A favorite of mine.
French cuisine on one side, a beautiful wine bar on the other. Great fish and salads. Reminds me of San Francisco. A favorite of ours!
37 locals recommend
Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco BlvdFrench cuisine on one side, a beautiful wine bar on the other. Great fish and salads. Reminds me of San Francisco. A favorite of ours!
La Nopalera
1434 Hendricks AveMEXICAN. Good food, great prices, simple menu.
Higher end Bar and Restaurant with beautiful seafood. A sister restaurant of North Beach Fish Camp in Atlantic Beach.
57 locals recommend
Marker 32
14549 Beach BlvdHigher end Bar and Restaurant with beautiful seafood. A sister restaurant of North Beach Fish Camp in Atlantic Beach.
In the center of the Atlantic/Neptune Beach square this is a favorite for fresh catch and steaks.
99 locals recommend
North Beach Fish Camp
100 First StIn the center of the Atlantic/Neptune Beach square this is a favorite for fresh catch and steaks.
Live music every night. Large location with bar & music on one side and restaurant on the other.
67 locals recommend
RagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille
207 Atlantic BlvdLive music every night. Large location with bar & music on one side and restaurant on the other.
BEST GOURMET BURGERS! Named after Edgar Allan Poe, each burger is a gourmet feast.
59 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Atlantic Beach
363 Atlantic BlvdBEST GOURMET BURGERS! Named after Edgar Allan Poe, each burger is a gourmet feast.
Entertainment & Activities
Hands On Children's Museum
8580 Beach BlvdJust what it says, Hands On!
Museum of Science and History - Great fun for kids and adults is located very close to us.
211 locals recommend
MOSH
1025 Museum CirMuseum of Science and History - Great fun for kids and adults is located very close to us.
Friendship Fountain is a favorite for local families. Many events happening here throughout the year.
60 locals recommend
Friendship Fountain
1015 Museum CirFriendship Fountain is a favorite for local families. Many events happening here throughout the year.
Treaty Oak Park is the home to one of the largest oak trees I have ever seen. Very close to our location and unique.
41 locals recommend
Treaty Oak Park
1207 Prudential DrTreaty Oak Park is the home to one of the largest oak trees I have ever seen. Very close to our location and unique.
PUBLIC LIBRARY San Marco Branch. Located across from Hurricane Grill and Wings. Walking distance to our property.
1513 Lasalle St
1513 Lasalle StreetPUBLIC LIBRARY San Marco Branch. Located across from Hurricane Grill and Wings. Walking distance to our property.
Family fun center, laser tag, go carts, water slides, video games, miniature golf - the list is endless.
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdFamily fun center, laser tag, go carts, water slides, video games, miniature golf - the list is endless.
Family fun center, laser tag, go carts, water slides, video games, miniature golf - the list is endless.
15 locals recommend
Adventure Landing
4825 Blanding BoulevardFamily fun center, laser tag, go carts, water slides, video games, miniature golf - the list is endless.
KIDS - FAMILIES - http://jax4kids.com - http://fun4firstcoastkids.com These websites tell you what's going on for kids in the Jacksonville area.
1848 Naldo Ave
1848 Naldo AvenueKIDS - FAMILIES - http://jax4kids.com - http://fun4firstcoastkids.com These websites tell you what's going on for kids in the Jacksonville area.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jax Beach & Ponte Vedra Beach are minutes from our place. You MUST see if you can make the time. Many great seafood restaurants and things to do.
26 locals recommend
The Beaches
Beautiful Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jax Beach & Ponte Vedra Beach are minutes from our place. You MUST see if you can make the time. Many great seafood restaurants and things to do.
Shopping
THE CONSIGNMENT BARN is a local favorite for antiques and consignment shopping. Two large buildings, one with antiques and the other where you will find high- end furniture & accents on consignment.
5121 San Jose Blvd
5121 San Jose BoulevardTHE CONSIGNMENT BARN is a local favorite for antiques and consignment shopping. Two large buildings, one with antiques and the other where you will find high- end furniture & accents on consignment.
Trophy shop and great place to get something engraved. Has been a neighborhood favorite for 4 decades.
Awards Unlimited
2115 University Blvd STrophy shop and great place to get something engraved. Has been a neighborhood favorite for 4 decades.
My girlfriends' absolute "go to" shop for all things lady. Great prices!
8 locals recommend
Rosie True
1949 San Marco BlvdMy girlfriends' absolute "go to" shop for all things lady. Great prices!
Mimi's specializes in Victorian majolica and offers a large inventory of majolica and porcelain oyster plates. A specialist in Victorian, art deco silver and has a large selection of transferware.
Mimi's of San Marco
1984 San Marco BlvdMimi's specializes in Victorian majolica and offers a large inventory of majolica and porcelain oyster plates. A specialist in Victorian, art deco silver and has a large selection of transferware.
Target
10490 San Jose BlvdTarget Store
Essentials
Publix has a liquor store next door and is just a mile or so from the Winn-Dixie grocery store.
19 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at University Square
2875 University Blvd WPublix has a liquor store next door and is just a mile or so from the Winn-Dixie grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
10601 San Jose BlvdOrganic and healthy groceries.
1648 University Blvd
1648 University Boulevard SouthWINN DIXIE - Groceries, Pharmacy and Deli - just 3 miles away
Arts & Culture
Love that this unique theater serves food and wine/beer/drinks to enjoy during the movie.
50 locals recommend
San Marco Theatre
1996 San Marco BlvdLove that this unique theater serves food and wine/beer/drinks to enjoy during the movie.
Check out what's playing at the historic, renovated, Florida Theatre. Live shows and concerts! Across from Dos Gatos and other bars in the "elbow."
99 locals recommend
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth StCheck out what's playing at the historic, renovated, Florida Theatre. Live shows and concerts! Across from Dos Gatos and other bars in the "elbow."