Food Scene
Local restaurants are the best way to enjoy a new city! Here are some of the area's most well known eats.
Excellent Southern style brunch in a cozy setting. Family owned and operated. Must try the chicken and waffles!
Southern Harvest Soul Food
2355 Western BoulevardExcellent Southern style brunch in a cozy setting. Family owned and operated. Must try the chicken and waffles!
Blend Nutrition Bar
109 Marine BlvdDelicious fresh and healthy! Also features amazing views of the river
The menu is excellent and you'll find something for everyone. the best restaurant in Jacksonville to have steak. I also highly recommend the Crab Dip and Duck Breast. For dessert you can't beat their tiramasu!
25 locals recommend
Ducks Grille & Bar
1207 Gum Branch RdThe menu is excellent and you'll find something for everyone. the best restaurant in Jacksonville to have steak. I also highly recommend the Crab Dip and Duck Breast. For dessert you can't beat their tiramasu!
Over the top ice cream creations can be had here! They have an abundance of Monster Shake creations to choose from and if you time it right you may even get to order a Girl Scout cookie ice cream taco. 🍦
YoBre’z Frozen Dessert Bar
715 Gum Branch RoadOver the top ice cream creations can be had here! They have an abundance of Monster Shake creations to choose from and if you time it right you may even get to order a Girl Scout cookie ice cream taco. 🍦
Shopping
Jacksonville's newest and nicest vendor market. Featuring over 100 unique vendors where you can shop for everything from home decor, boutique clothing, vintage and antique finds!
Antique 2 Chic Vendor Market
2501 Onslow DrJacksonville's newest and nicest vendor market. Featuring over 100 unique vendors where you can shop for everything from home decor, boutique clothing, vintage and antique finds!
Sightseeing
This is a hidden gem in the area. You will find excellent walking trails and the option to take a ferry to Bear Island - a 4 mile long undeveloped barrier island. Only a 20 minutes drive and an excellent way to spend the day!
66 locals recommend
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Rd 1511This is a hidden gem in the area. You will find excellent walking trails and the option to take a ferry to Bear Island - a 4 mile long undeveloped barrier island. Only a 20 minutes drive and an excellent way to spend the day!
Multiple excellent memorial sites including Beruit Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Montford Point Marines Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Walking paths through wooded gardens will take you through all these sites.
18 locals recommend
Beirut Memorial
911 Lejeune BlvdMultiple excellent memorial sites including Beruit Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Montford Point Marines Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Walking paths through wooded gardens will take you through all these sites.
Lots of fun activities for kids and families alike!
9 locals recommend
Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville
625 New Bridge StLots of fun activities for kids and families alike!