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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
San Jose Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Activities
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
It was a lovely stay. Just had an issue with the shower. Water was all over the bathroom floor after showers but workable.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
The staff here are phenomenal, friendly, and welcoming! They remembered us from staying with them 4 months ago during their busy season. They were wonderful to work with when my mother-in-law was on life support. We needed to extend our stay twice, and they were more than accommodating! This time, ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
Room was clean and nice linen, bed was quite comfortable and staff were very friendly. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Clean, convenient location, good breakfast. Staff is friendly and helpful. Have stayed here several times, never had any issues.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Baymeadows
This was a great hotel for the price. Clean in the areas you see, however, my daughter dropped her toy and I had to move the couch to grab it and found someone else's glass, a whole bunch of food and crumbs and other items. There's no telling how long it's been since someone cleaned behind the couch ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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.
Deerwood
While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
