Food Scene
The Local
301 Atlantic BlvdCasual restaurant close to the house. Great food, beer and wine!
V Pizza - San Marco
1406 Hendricks AveGreat pizza joint close to San Marco!
Southern Grounds & Co.
1671 Atlantic BlvdAmazing coffee shop with even better food.
Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns AveAmazing pizza and great bar!
Great brunch and dinner. Can get quite noisey, but worth it for a piece of their cake.
100 locals recommend
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveGreat brunch and dinner. Can get quite noisey, but worth it for a piece of their cake.
Brick Restaurant
3585 St Johns AveGreat for brunch or dinner.
One of our favorite restaurants in Jacksonville. Amazing food, drink menu, wine, ambiance... everything. Pretty pricey, so save this for a special night.
114 locals recommend
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StOne of our favorite restaurants in Jacksonville. Amazing food, drink menu, wine, ambiance... everything. Pretty pricey, so save this for a special night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with (I think) over 50 beers on taps. Also great bar food. German inspired! They also have a fantastic rooftop!
84 locals recommend
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StGreat bar with (I think) over 50 beers on taps. Also great bar food. German inspired! They also have a fantastic rooftop!
Keg and Coin
1271 King StSuper fun game bar in a very fun part of town!
Great for dinner, but even better for drinks on the rooftop! Super hot spot right now, so getting a spot to sit could be a challenge.
108 locals recommend
River & Post
1000 Riverside AveGreat for dinner, but even better for drinks on the rooftop! Super hot spot right now, so getting a spot to sit could be a challenge.
One of our all time favorite breweries! Great food and beer and even better views! Amazing outdoor seating and yard games.
25 locals recommend
Wicked Barley Brewing Company
4100 Baymeadows RdOne of our all time favorite breweries! Great food and beer and even better views! Amazing outdoor seating and yard games.
Go to king street if you want a rowdier night out. Tons of bars (The Loft, Rogue, Dahlia's, The Garage... I know I'm missing more).
King Street
King StreetGo to king street if you want a rowdier night out. Tons of bars (The Loft, Rogue, Dahlia's, The Garage... I know I'm missing more).
Parks & Nature
Quite a drive from our house, but worth it if you have time. Rent kayaks, hike, go to the beach!
58 locals recommend
Big Talbot Island State Park
Quite a drive from our house, but worth it if you have time. Rent kayaks, hike, go to the beach!
Shopping
We are huge fans of being active, so this is our favorite shop in town. But, I am mostly posting this, because this part of town, San Marco, is so cute for dinner, small boutiques or just a stroll!
1st Place Sports Running: San Marco
2018 San Marco BlvdWe are huge fans of being active, so this is our favorite shop in town. But, I am mostly posting this, because this part of town, San Marco, is so cute for dinner, small boutiques or just a stroll!
Basically has all of the shops and restaurants you could ask for, but it gets crazy congested during the day, so just prepare for a lot of people!
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrBasically has all of the shops and restaurants you could ask for, but it gets crazy congested during the day, so just prepare for a lot of people!
Essentials
Awesome sub sandwiches with a liquor store attached!!
19 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at University Square
2875 University Blvd WAwesome sub sandwiches with a liquor store attached!!
Sightseeing
St. Augustine
St. Augustine is a must if you're new to this area!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura St