Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

St. Johns Town Center
With a visit to St. Johns Town Center, a favourite shopping spot in Jacksonville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
If HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.

Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside
If Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.

Morocco Shrine Center
After visiting Morocco Shrine Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Orange Park Place Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Orange Park Place Shopping Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Activities

Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville

Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour

Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Room was very clean, staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Midtown Lodge
Staff is nice
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
very friendly staff!! i love staying here!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
It was a great and productive stay and the staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Great clean hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
Good location, dining in area, safe
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside

Baymeadows
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and beaches, Baymeadows is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Jacksonville. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out St. Johns Town Center or The Avenues.

Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art are top sights in Downtown Jacksonville, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more sights in the area.

Urban Core
While you're in Urban Core, take in top sights like Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.


