Food Scene
Beach Hut Cafe
1281 3rd St SGood breakfast, ok lunch.
Beachside Seafood Restaurant & Market
120 3rd St SGreat seafood - simple, but good!
Good Mexican food right on the beach. Downstairs is on the boardwalk with bands, upstairs is a great view.
Parking is included, although they may ask you to pay, get your money back on exit.
26 locals recommend
The Pier Cantina and Sandbar
412 1st St NGood Mexican food right on the beach. Downstairs is on the boardwalk with bands, upstairs is a great view.
Parking is included, although they may ask you to pay, get your money back on exit.
Best Mexican - Nice courtyard to sit outside.
Located in the middle of the building.
16 locals recommend
Casa Maria
2429 3rd St SBest Mexican - Nice courtyard to sit outside.
Located in the middle of the building.
Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd Street NorthA fun local eatery with a beachy theme!
Best subs in Jax Beach! Try my favorite, the Peruvian on wheat. Great brownies too!
Not a quick place, just come and relax and enjoy the beach life!
38 locals recommend
Angie's Subs At Jax Beach
1436 Beach BlvdBest subs in Jax Beach! Try my favorite, the Peruvian on wheat. Great brownies too!
Not a quick place, just come and relax and enjoy the beach life!
Wet Burrito! Yes, wet. $5 on wednesday.
Unique breakfasts, sliders and burritos.
35 locals recommend
Angie's Grom
204 3rd Avenue SouthWet Burrito! Yes, wet. $5 on wednesday.
Unique breakfasts, sliders and burritos.
Deerwood Diner
9934 Old Baymeadows RdAcross the ditch (intracoastal waterway), but a good diner breakfast.
Cinotti's Bakery-Sandwich Shop
1523 Penman RdBeaches best bakery!
This restaurant is located on the St. Johns River and at high tide you can watch the cruise ships & other huge ships come in. You may also see a shrimp boat come in.
28 locals recommend
Singleton's Seafood Shack
4728 Ocean StThis restaurant is located on the St. Johns River and at high tide you can watch the cruise ships & other huge ships come in. You may also see a shrimp boat come in.
Drinks & Nightlife
RagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille
207 Atlantic BlvdGood Beer, nice entertainment, good food.
The food is OK, but the rooftop bar overlooking the beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the view!
Lots of weddings occur here!
Groupon has a deal most of the time for Casa Marina $40 voucher for $20.
82 locals recommend
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NThe food is OK, but the rooftop bar overlooking the beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the view!
Lots of weddings occur here!
Groupon has a deal most of the time for Casa Marina $40 voucher for $20.
Entertainment & Activities
We enjoy this historic American movie theater that was opened in 1927. The acoustics are great so here is a link for current events: http://floridatheatre.com/events.
99 locals recommend
Florida Theatre
128 E Forsyth StWe enjoy this historic American movie theater that was opened in 1927. The acoustics are great so here is a link for current events: http://floridatheatre.com/events.
This outdoor showcase features live entertainment & an arboretum with walking trails. http://www.ticketmaster.com/St-Augustine-Amphitheatre-tickets-St-Augustine/venue/279079
166 locals recommend
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1340C A1A SThis outdoor showcase features live entertainment & an arboretum with walking trails. http://www.ticketmaster.com/St-Augustine-Amphitheatre-tickets-St-Augustine/venue/279079
The mecca for golfers! Play this PGA course and be the envy of all your friends. This is where the Tournament Players Championship is held in May each year.
7 locals recommend
Sawgrass Country Club - Beach Club
10034 Golf Club DrThe mecca for golfers! Play this PGA course and be the envy of all your friends. This is where the Tournament Players Championship is held in May each year.
The city's golf course is very good, and less than 3 minutes away. Experience a true Florida golf course without high costs. Watch for wildlife!
25 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 Penman Rd SThe city's golf course is very good, and less than 3 minutes away. Experience a true Florida golf course without high costs. Watch for wildlife!
Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18
14051 Beach BlvdNice theatre.
Essentials
They have a huge variety of foods, beer & wine available at reasonable prices.
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4180 3rd St SThey have a huge variety of foods, beer & wine available at reasonable prices.
3 blocks away is a great hospital. Complete with a life flight helicopter pad for trauma. Most of my family has spent some time here, including myself.
10 locals recommend
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
1350 13th Ave S3 blocks away is a great hospital. Complete with a life flight helicopter pad for trauma. Most of my family has spent some time here, including myself.
Target
490 Marsh Landing PkwyTarget Super Store. Essentials, with pharmacy and groceries.
Walmart Supercenter
11900 Atlantic BlvdWal-Mart Super store - 24 hours! Closest Wal-Mart.
Publix Super Market at South Beach Parkway
670 Marsh Landing PkwyThe everything grocery store.
The best hospital if you have a difficult to treat condition. Less than 10 minutes drive.
Stop ID 346 Mayo Clinic Jax. 2
The best hospital if you have a difficult to treat condition. Less than 10 minutes drive.
Samuel Fern, DO
900 Beach BlvdMy doctor for many years. No nonsense!
Parks & Nature
This preserve offers 2 trails that take you to the Intracoastal Waterway. We have seen eagles feeding their young & many other birds.
11 locals recommend
Cradle Creek Preserve
900 S 15th StThis preserve offers 2 trails that take you to the Intracoastal Waterway. We have seen eagles feeding their young & many other birds.
Sightseeing
Jax Beach's fishing pier. Although there is a charge for just walking, you might see sharks, rays and other interesting catches. A great place to fish!
Jax Beach Pier
Jax Beach's fishing pier. Although there is a charge for just walking, you might see sharks, rays and other interesting catches. A great place to fish!
Shopping
Aqua East Surf Shop
696 Atlantic BlvdNice surf shop! They rent surfboards and kayaks.
This retail store has many beautiful, colorful choices of beach clothing & other souvenirs.
Salt Life
240 3rd St SThis retail store has many beautiful, colorful choices of beach clothing & other souvenirs.