Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Farm to table, locally owned, great for gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Our favorite restaurant! 10 minute walk from the cottage.
56 residents recomanen
Taverna
1986 San Marco BlvdFarm to table, locally owned, great for gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Our favorite restaurant! 10 minute walk from the cottage.
Farm to table community scene, innovative dishes, also have a bar.
37 residents recomanen
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
2012 San Marco BlvdFarm to table community scene, innovative dishes, also have a bar.
Good Dough
1636 Hendricks AveBest donut shop ever!
Locally owned coolest coffee shop in town. Also have great Kombucha!
17 residents recomanen
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters San Marco
1905 Hendricks AveLocally owned coolest coffee shop in town. Also have great Kombucha!
Our favorite Mexican restaurant! Two blocks from the cottage in the same corner area as Panera and Hyppo Pops.
10 residents recomanen
La Nopalera
1434 Hendricks AveOur favorite Mexican restaurant! Two blocks from the cottage in the same corner area as Panera and Hyppo Pops.
Awesome pizza and wings and they have gluten free pizza! Two blocks from the cottage.
47 residents recomanen
V Pizza - San Marco
1406 Hendricks AveAwesome pizza and wings and they have gluten free pizza! Two blocks from the cottage.
The Bearded Pig
1808 Kings AvenueThe best BBQ in town!
Great sandwiches and bakery items, generous portions. Gluten free sandwich buns. Try the roast beef and brie sandwich, yum!
68 residents recomanen
European Street Cafe
1704 San Marco BlvdGreat sandwiches and bakery items, generous portions. Gluten free sandwich buns. Try the roast beef and brie sandwich, yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sidecar Jax
1406 Hendricks Ave Two blocks from the cottage, next to V Pizza.
The place to have drinks and be seen in the Square! Have a speakeasy with music in the back. 10 minute stroll from the cottage.
44 residents recomanen
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdThe place to have drinks and be seen in the Square! Have a speakeasy with music in the back. 10 minute stroll from the cottage.
Awesome hang out to enjoy craft brews! Great party spot!
62 residents recomanen
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveAwesome hang out to enjoy craft brews! Great party spot!
Beer:30 - San Marco
1543 San Marco BlvdTons of choices of beer to choose from!
Arts & Culture
Hidden gem of a museum and gardens. Great Warhol collection! Check out the monster Oak tree in the garden.
328 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art i Jardins Cummer
829 Riverside AveHidden gem of a museum and gardens. Great Warhol collection! Check out the monster Oak tree in the garden.
Museum of Contemporary Art - great cafe there too!
129 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StMuseum of Contemporary Art - great cafe there too!
Parks & Nature
Great for mountain biking and hiking. Can see dolphins frolicking in the intercostal waterway.
48 residents recomanen
Deep Creek State Forest
Great for mountain biking and hiking. Can see dolphins frolicking in the intercostal waterway.
Great hiking trails. Also visit the Fort, some days you can see nuclear subs come in to Kings Bay.
43 residents recomanen
Fort Clinch State Park Main Entrance
2601 Atlantic AveGreat hiking trails. Also visit the Fort, some days you can see nuclear subs come in to Kings Bay.
Fort Caroline
Historic Fort Caroline is worth a look!
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood DrLovely beach with facilities.
Sightseeing
Visit the historic city of Saint Augustine. Walk the historic streets, dip into the Flagler Hotel (now Flagler College) and check out the architecture.
821 residents recomanen
St. Augustine
Visit the historic city of Saint Augustine. Walk the historic streets, dip into the Flagler Hotel (now Flagler College) and check out the architecture.
Shopping
Linda Cunningham Designer Boutique
1049 Kings AveGreat designer boutique that is full service.
Beau Outfitters
1972 San Marco BlvdMen's clothing and everything Yeti!
Arts and Farmers Market under the bridge in Riverside, near the Cummer Museum.
173 residents recomanen
Mercat d'Arts Riverside
715 Riverside AveArts and Farmers Market under the bridge in Riverside, near the Cummer Museum.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
150 Riverside AveJust across the river in Riverside.