Hip Historic
Food scene
Handcrafted Italian. Outdoor seating, full bar. Jacksonville native chef, husband and wife team.
56 residents recomanen
Taverna
1986 San Marco BlvdHandcrafted Italian. Outdoor seating, full bar. Jacksonville native chef, husband and wife team.
Our absolute favorite dining. Now limited outdoor seating makes this place a perfect happy hour.
52 residents recomanen
bb's restaurant and bar
1019 Hendricks AveOur absolute favorite dining. Now limited outdoor seating makes this place a perfect happy hour.
Great eclectic American Eatery from award winning husband and wife team, Chef Tom Gray & Sarah Marie Johnson. Weekend brunch & dinner, happy hour with beer, wine & cocktails.
37 residents recomanen
Town Hall Restaurant Jacksonville
2012 San Marco BlvdGreat eclectic American Eatery from award winning husband and wife team, Chef Tom Gray & Sarah Marie Johnson. Weekend brunch & dinner, happy hour with beer, wine & cocktails.
French Bistro, full. Covered outdoor seating, very cozy. Menu changes several times a year, so always worth checking out.
22 residents recomanen
Rue Saint Marc
2103 San Marco BlvdFrench Bistro, full. Covered outdoor seating, very cozy. Menu changes several times a year, so always worth checking out.
Spectacular dining experience by local celebrity chef, Matthew Medure. Modern upscale bar.
32 residents recomanen
Matthew's Restaurant
2107 Hendricks AveSpectacular dining experience by local celebrity chef, Matthew Medure. Modern upscale bar.
Family friendly, reliable and tasty. Burgers, salads, pizza, shakes, beer/wine.
42 residents recomanen
The Loop Restaurant
869 Sadler RoadFamily friendly, reliable and tasty. Burgers, salads, pizza, shakes, beer/wine.
Hip bar with secret "club" in the rear, The Parlour (speakeasy).
44 residents recomanen
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdHip bar with secret "club" in the rear, The Parlour (speakeasy).
Tasty toppings, biscuits for all. Relaxed dining.
57 residents recomanen
Maple Street Biscuit Company- San Marco
2004 San Marco BlvdTasty toppings, biscuits for all. Relaxed dining.
BBQ & Beer garden. Relaxed environment, great place to grab a beverage with tasty food.
49 residents recomanen
The Bearded Pig
1808 Kings AvenueBBQ & Beer garden. Relaxed environment, great place to grab a beverage with tasty food.
Persian specialties with vegan options with focus on enjoyable healthy food.
11 residents recomanen
Green Erth Bistro
1520 Hendricks AvePersian specialties with vegan options with focus on enjoyable healthy food.
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveCraft beer, brewery and taproom with food trucks.
Good Dough
1636 Hendricks AveBoutique donuts made daily.
Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveThe original! Seen on 'Diners, drive-ins & dives.'
The original dive Mexican in the neighborhood. Good, fast, inexpensive.
10 residents recomanen
La Nopalera
1434 Hendricks AveThe original dive Mexican in the neighborhood. Good, fast, inexpensive.
Trendy, modern cafe with health-minded options for breakfast and lunch. Open kitchen. Great food. In the Brooklyn neighborhood.
15 residents recomanen
First Watch
192 Riverside AveTrendy, modern cafe with health-minded options for breakfast and lunch. Open kitchen. Great food. In the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Located in the neighborhood of Avondale, another one of our favorites. The desserts are locally baked down the street and an absolute must have.
100 residents recomanen
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveLocated in the neighborhood of Avondale, another one of our favorites. The desserts are locally baked down the street and an absolute must have.
Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park StReliable, fun, always friendly and the the food is fantastic!!
Another neighborhood favorite, locally owned and operated, in the heart of historic San Marco district.
French Fusion cuisine, with eclectic decor. Great for Happy Hour at the onyx bar with live music (call to confirm entertainment).
37 residents recomanen
Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco BlvdAnother neighborhood favorite, locally owned and operated, in the heart of historic San Marco district.
French Fusion cuisine, with eclectic decor. Great for Happy Hour at the onyx bar with live music (call to confirm entertainment).
In the thriving area known as St Johns Town Centre. Serves Italian-inspired lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and craft cocktails. Freshly milled wheat is used to create breads, pasta and pizza.
Midtown Table
5016 Gate PkwyIn the thriving area known as St Johns Town Centre. Serves Italian-inspired lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and craft cocktails. Freshly milled wheat is used to create breads, pasta and pizza.
Go hungry and take your time, worth every minute! In the heart of the St Johns Town Centre.
9 residents recomanen
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
4784 Town Center PkwyGo hungry and take your time, worth every minute! In the heart of the St Johns Town Centre.
Grocery Stores
Quaint little market, full of charming gourmet cheeses, beer, wine, ready made eats with outdoor seating.
31 residents recomanen
Grassroots Natural Market
2007 Park StQuaint little market, full of charming gourmet cheeses, beer, wine, ready made eats with outdoor seating.
Boutique grocery shopping, specializes in precooked meals, gourmet snacks.
50 residents recomanen
The Fresh Market
150 Riverside AveBoutique grocery shopping, specializes in precooked meals, gourmet snacks.
Publix Super Market at Shoppes East San Marco
Now a Publix within the San Marco neighborhood.
Neighborhoods
Well known historical neighborhood with boutique shopping, art galleries, movie theatre, and many outdoor dining options.
105 residents recomanen
San Marco
Well known historical neighborhood with boutique shopping, art galleries, movie theatre, and many outdoor dining options.
Super trendy hip residential neighborhood, bohemian vintage shops and eclectic eateries. As well as an art-house movie theater. Great for walking.
138 residents recomanen
Five Points
1053 Park StSuper trendy hip residential neighborhood, bohemian vintage shops and eclectic eateries. As well as an art-house movie theater. Great for walking.
Parking can be challenging, best chance is to start at 3rd Ave N-5th Ave N. Driving is not permitted on the beaches here, but cars are still allowed on the beach Huguenot Memorial Park, 10980 Heckscher Drive.
322 residents recomanen
Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St SParking can be challenging, best chance is to start at 3rd Ave N-5th Ave N. Driving is not permitted on the beaches here, but cars are still allowed on the beach Huguenot Memorial Park, 10980 Heckscher Drive.
Atlantic Beach
800 Beach AveGreat area for walking around, shops, dining and drinks
"Local art, delicious food, craft beer, and passionate makers have transformed Murray Hill into one of the coolest neighborhoods in Jacksonville. ... This old yet new again ... spot for young entrepreneurs to open innovative restaurants, boutiques, bottle shops and businesses."
21 residents recomanen
Murray Hill
"Local art, delicious food, craft beer, and passionate makers have transformed Murray Hill into one of the coolest neighborhoods in Jacksonville. ... This old yet new again ... spot for young entrepreneurs to open innovative restaurants, boutiques, bottle shops and businesses."
Endless hours of shopping and dining. Fun for the entire day.
418 residents recomanen
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrEndless hours of shopping and dining. Fun for the entire day.
City on the river; night life is more about specific venues, but nevertheless, worth touring during the day.
Downtown
City on the river; night life is more about specific venues, but nevertheless, worth touring during the day.
Fitness
Winston Family YMCA
221 Riverside AveClean, professional staff
Hot Spot Power Yoga
1533 San Marco Blvd
Row House Fitness
Fun and Entertainment
Super hip, group of creative minds, good fun food and music, art, vegetables and fruit straight from the farm. Be sure to check out Jacksonville's first shared usage pathway, which is a walkway over the river.
173 residents recomanen
Mercat d'Arts Riverside
715 Riverside AveSuper hip, group of creative minds, good fun food and music, art, vegetables and fruit straight from the farm. Be sure to check out Jacksonville's first shared usage pathway, which is a walkway over the river.
There are over 6 galleries distributed over 5 floors of diverse works and media. Events are often, check the website for more details.
129 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StThere are over 6 galleries distributed over 5 floors of diverse works and media. Events are often, check the website for more details.
Renamed James Weldon Johnson Park, it is Jacksonville's 1st and oldest park. Located in the heart of downtown, and right next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Would advise visiting during the day, the homeless tend to congregate heavily at night.
13 residents recomanen
Parc Hemming
135 W Monroe StRenamed James Weldon Johnson Park, it is Jacksonville's 1st and oldest park. Located in the heart of downtown, and right next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Would advise visiting during the day, the homeless tend to congregate heavily at night.
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyFun for anyone, all ages.
Local and handmade, delicious snacks and fun gift ideas.
17 residents recomanen
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
363 Atlantic BlvdLocal and handmade, delicious snacks and fun gift ideas.
Beer:30 - San Marco
1543 San Marco BlvdLocal favorite for craft beer.
Great fun for all ages of life! Restaurant on the 1st floor has an eclectic menu.
67 residents recomanen
Sweet Pete's Candy
400 N Hogan StGreat fun for all ages of life! Restaurant on the 1st floor has an eclectic menu.
Built between 1871 and 1874, stands at over 165 feet with only 219 steps to get to the top.
313 residents recomanen
Museu Marítim i del Fanal de St. Augustine, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrBuilt between 1871 and 1874, stands at over 165 feet with only 219 steps to get to the top.
MOSH
1025 Museum CirA chance to spend some bonding time with the kids.
Founded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, she donated her gardens and personal art collection to the new museum.
328 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art i Jardins Cummer
829 Riverside AveFounded in 1961 after the death of Ninah Cummer, she donated her gardens and personal art collection to the new museum.
Re-opened to the public, docked at 610 E Bay St,
Jacksonville, FL 32202 at the old shipyard Pier 1. Please review the website as the hours are limited.
USS Orleck Naval Museum
Re-opened to the public, docked at 610 E Bay St,
Jacksonville, FL 32202 at the old shipyard Pier 1. Please review the website as the hours are limited.
Sightseeing
Historical city with a plethora of shops and dining. The fort is a neat place to walk through. A great place for kids to run around.
Checkout city's website for information on goings-on. 30-45 minute drive South of Jacksonville.
821 residents recomanen
St. Augustine
Historical city with a plethora of shops and dining. The fort is a neat place to walk through. A great place for kids to run around.
Checkout city's website for information on goings-on. 30-45 minute drive South of Jacksonville.
First settled in 1685. Quaint neighborhood, full of shops, something for everyone. About 45-50 minute drive north of Jacksonville, but worth it if you have the time.
Amelia Island
First settled in 1685. Quaint neighborhood, full of shops, something for everyone. About 45-50 minute drive north of Jacksonville, but worth it if you have the time.