Guidebook for Jacksonville

Brandon And Britany
Brandon And Britany
Guidebook for Jacksonville

Food scene

This place has some really tasty food! It's locally sourced, has great burgers, and lot of gluten free options and a few vegetarian. We recommend getting a roof top view!
132 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak St
132 locals recommend
This place has some really tasty food! It's locally sourced, has great burgers, and lot of gluten free options and a few vegetarian. We recommend getting a roof top view!
Brilliant French food with a touch of the coast! The breads are wonderful and most people rave about their Shrimp Po Boy sandwich.
23 locals recommend
The French Pantry
6301-1 Powers Ave
23 locals recommend
Brilliant French food with a touch of the coast! The breads are wonderful and most people rave about their Shrimp Po Boy sandwich.
Some of the most authentic Mexican food you will find in this area! It tastes great and they often have buy one get one margaritas. They are really good margaritas too! My personal favorite is the poblano Entree.
Los Loros Mexican Restaurant
5210 Baymeadows Rd
Some of the most authentic Mexican food you will find in this area! It tastes great and they often have buy one get one margaritas. They are really good margaritas too! My personal favorite is the poblano Entree.
Some really good Gelato and ice cream here. They are priced well and always have a line when we go. Lemon Basil is my favorite!
Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Mandarin
9891-6 San Jose Blvd
Some really good Gelato and ice cream here. They are priced well and always have a line when we go. Lemon Basil is my favorite!
I LOVE this place! They have small plates that are full of flavor and the menu changes as the seasons do. With locally sourced food that is plated perfectly, you truly can'y go wrong eating here. The wine selection is amazing!
37 locals recommend
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
2012 San Marco Blvd
37 locals recommend
I LOVE this place! They have small plates that are full of flavor and the menu changes as the seasons do. With locally sourced food that is plated perfectly, you truly can'y go wrong eating here. The wine selection is amazing!
Cute Vegan and organic cafe downtown. From local Kombucha and baked goods to breakfast/lunch and bulk filling stations. The food is reasonably prices and you know what is in your meal!
37 locals recommend
Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King St
37 locals recommend
Cute Vegan and organic cafe downtown. From local Kombucha and baked goods to breakfast/lunch and bulk filling stations. The food is reasonably prices and you know what is in your meal!
They moved!! The place is now vibrant and is owned by an amazing chef! A lot of vegan and vegetarian options. Great farm to table option really close.
9 locals recommend
Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar
1430 San Marco Boulevard
9 locals recommend
They moved!! The place is now vibrant and is owned by an amazing chef! A lot of vegan and vegetarian options. Great farm to table option really close.
We love this place because of their seasonal selection, vegan/vegetarian options and attention to healthy food. Wonderful drinks and perfect service every time.
9 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
5205 Big Island Drive
9 locals recommend
We love this place because of their seasonal selection, vegan/vegetarian options and attention to healthy food. Wonderful drinks and perfect service every time.
21 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4850 Big Island Drive
21 locals recommend
Great breakfast and lunch place with simple bagels to sandwiches. Locally sourced and made with love!! And you WILL love this place!
Jax Bread Co
8380 Baymeadows Rd
Great breakfast and lunch place with simple bagels to sandwiches. Locally sourced and made with love!! And you WILL love this place!
If you like Ramen, this is your place!
12 locals recommend
Crane Ramen Jacksonville
1029 Park Street
12 locals recommend
If you like Ramen, this is your place!
Some of the drinks are really good and other are just too sweet for my liking. The best one is the painkiller and the runner up is the French drink Britany had with the gin. The best thing about this place is the truffle fries. The sauce is THE best and you get A LOT!!
6 locals recommend
Escape Restaurant & Bar
1023 Park St
6 locals recommend
Some of the drinks are really good and other are just too sweet for my liking. The best one is the painkiller and the runner up is the French drink Britany had with the gin. The best thing about this place is the truffle fries. The sauce is THE best and you get A LOT!!
So worth the stop. Handcrafted and oh so good.
The Hyppo Gourmet Jacksonville
90 Riverside Ave
So worth the stop. Handcrafted and oh so good.
Great smoothies, juices and acai bowls.
Juice Paradise
5250 Baymeadows Road
Great smoothies, juices and acai bowls.
Great drinks and appetizers
22 locals recommend
Rue Saint Marc
2103 San Marco Blvd
22 locals recommend
Great drinks and appetizers
High end American food
17 locals recommend
Bellwether
117 W Forsyth St
17 locals recommend
High end American food
Beautiful atmosphere both inside and out. Great Appetizers, drinks, and music. Comfortable seating indoors and plentiful seating outside. Great staff!
28 locals recommend
The District
2026 Walnut St
28 locals recommend
Beautiful atmosphere both inside and out. Great Appetizers, drinks, and music. Comfortable seating indoors and plentiful seating outside. Great staff!
Roof top bar and eatery
108 locals recommend
River & Post
1000 Riverside Ave
108 locals recommend
Roof top bar and eatery
Dwight's Bistro a surprising delight of fresh pasta and food. A little pricey but worth it!
17 locals recommend
Dwight's Mediterranean Style
1527 Penman Rd
17 locals recommend
Dwight's Bistro a surprising delight of fresh pasta and food. A little pricey but worth it!
Great date night spot!
114 locals recommend
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park St
114 locals recommend
Great date night spot!

Sightseeing

Beaches are white and soft! There is a lot of public parking for free on 7th street all the way to 19th street. There are also places to pay for parking but we have never needed to. 19th st N is where the public restroom is located. It is toilets and an outdoor place to rinse off.
322 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St S
322 locals recommend
Beaches are white and soft! There is a lot of public parking for free on 7th street all the way to 19th street. There are also places to pay for parking but we have never needed to. 19th st N is where the public restroom is located. It is toilets and an outdoor place to rinse off.
Cute Beach area that is a bit less crowded than JAX Beaches. There is a large area that is motor vehicle free. This area is very dog and bike friendly.
76 locals recommend
Neptune Beach
76 locals recommend
Cute Beach area that is a bit less crowded than JAX Beaches. There is a large area that is motor vehicle free. This area is very dog and bike friendly.
14 locals recommend
Little Talbot Island
14 locals recommend
Fort Caroline

Parks

Small but nicely updated park. It is mostly fenced in and has a cute butterfly garden as well. Ours girls like this one because of the large climbing apparatus and the different types of swings.
Landon Park
Landon Avenue
Small but nicely updated park. It is mostly fenced in and has a cute butterfly garden as well. Ours girls like this one because of the large climbing apparatus and the different types of swings.
Riverside Park has the largest playground we have seen in Jacksonville. There is a smaller section for smaller children and one for older children. There are fountains, a pond and always a lot of ducks.
23 locals recommend
Riverside Park
753 Park St
23 locals recommend
Riverside Park has the largest playground we have seen in Jacksonville. There is a smaller section for smaller children and one for older children. There are fountains, a pond and always a lot of ducks.
A truly amazing place to take Fido! A large pond, open spaces to run and trails just for the pup! It does cost money though!
8 locals recommend
Dog Wood Park
7407 Salisbury Rd
8 locals recommend
A truly amazing place to take Fido! A large pond, open spaces to run and trails just for the pup! It does cost money though!
This is a very small park with some foliage and benches. What makes this place so beautiful is that is site next to the waterway that goes into the river. There is a let in for kayaks and so a quite and free area to explore.
Nathan Krestul Park
2001-2099 La Vaca Rd
This is a very small park with some foliage and benches. What makes this place so beautiful is that is site next to the waterway that goes into the river. There is a let in for kayaks and so a quite and free area to explore.
Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park
8419 San Ardo Dr
Burnett Park
3740 Burnett Park Rd
Verona Park
2901 San Fernando Rd
Baker Skinner Park
7641 Powers Ave
Hiking, splash pad, huge playground, picnic spots, benches, restrooms, water fountains, and a lot of running space!
7 locals recommend
Losco Regional Park
10931 Hood Rd
7 locals recommend
Hiking, splash pad, huge playground, picnic spots, benches, restrooms, water fountains, and a lot of running space!

Things to do

A great small theater! Tickets are always affordable and most people who in these plays are volunteers. It's a great way to support the arts but also get a great show!
50 locals recommend
San Marco Theatre
1996 San Marco Blvd
50 locals recommend
A great small theater! Tickets are always affordable and most people who in these plays are volunteers. It's a great way to support the arts but also get a great show!
This place has is all for not just children but the whole group! If your kids are interested In space, you can spend hours here and still have more to do. (We recently went and a few things weren’t working) The cost is reasonable but it can add up when you have a group. They often have a company support a free day or a discounted rate a few times a month. It changes often so you'll have to check it out.
211 locals recommend
MOSH
1025 Museum Cir
211 locals recommend
This place has is all for not just children but the whole group! If your kids are interested In space, you can spend hours here and still have more to do. (We recently went and a few things weren’t working) The cost is reasonable but it can add up when you have a group. They often have a company support a free day or a discounted rate a few times a month. It changes often so you'll have to check it out.
There is usually food, vendors, and live music under the bridge every Saturday from 10am-3pm
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave
173 locals recommend
There is usually food, vendors, and live music under the bridge every Saturday from 10am-3pm
Beautiful Gardens and mesmerizing art! Don't miss out on Weaver First Saturdays Free!
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Ave
328 locals recommend
Beautiful Gardens and mesmerizing art! Don't miss out on Weaver First Saturdays Free!
140 locals recommend
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Dr
140 locals recommend
72 locals recommend
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
1860 Starratt Rd
72 locals recommend
Lots of great hiking trails, butterfly gardens, and just simply peaceful place to spend the day.
61 locals recommend
Jacksonville Arboreteum & Gardens
1445 Millcoe Rd
61 locals recommend
Lots of great hiking trails, butterfly gardens, and just simply peaceful place to spend the day.
321 locals recommend
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo Pkwy
321 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
iFLY Jacksonville
10579 Brightman Blvd
45 locals recommend
134 locals recommend
Topgolf
10531 Brightman Blvd
134 locals recommend

Day Trips

Manatees, history, alligators, beautiful clear swimming water. Day trip anyone? Bring a cooler and some suits and do a day trip. You can rent kayaks and canoes, swim with manatees, grill out, catch up on some history, walk the trails and a lot more. Usually $6 per vehicle.
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French Ave
407 locals recommend
Manatees, history, alligators, beautiful clear swimming water. Day trip anyone? Bring a cooler and some suits and do a day trip. You can rent kayaks and canoes, swim with manatees, grill out, catch up on some history, walk the trails and a lot more. Usually $6 per vehicle.
The scenery is magnificent. Whole trees now drift wood, beautiful beaches, great place to spot dolphins, and just an overall unique experience.
59 locals recommend
Jekyll Island
59 locals recommend
The scenery is magnificent. Whole trees now drift wood, beautiful beaches, great place to spot dolphins, and just an overall unique experience.
18 locals recommend
Ichetucknee River
18 locals recommend
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27
179 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl Rd
39 locals recommend
Monkeys!!
218 locals recommend
Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard
218 locals recommend
Monkeys!!
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
821 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

This is one of our favorite places to just walk and see what we happen upon. The area is very artsy and eccentric. It has a mixture of vintage/historical and modern. You can browse a vintage "junk" store, end up at a local restaurant, the Cummer Museum or the river. We always enjoy our time here.
99 locals recommend
Riverside
99 locals recommend
This is one of our favorite places to just walk and see what we happen upon. The area is very artsy and eccentric. It has a mixture of vintage/historical and modern. You can browse a vintage "junk" store, end up at a local restaurant, the Cummer Museum or the river. We always enjoy our time here.

For Fury Friends

For your pups
Kanine Social
580 College St
For your pups
9 locals recommend
BrewHound Dog Park + Bar
1848 Kings Cir S
9 locals recommend