Girvin Travel Guide
Jacksonville
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.

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

Mayport Naval Station
Mayport Naval Station is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

EverBank Stadium
Capable of seating over 80,000 fans, this modern football stadium is the exciting home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, international soccer games and music events.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Admire thousands of animals and plants across entertaining exhibits in this family-friendly zoo that also has a children’s play area and a 4-D experience.
Things to do

CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach

Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour

St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

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

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

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
All good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Great service. Only problem we ran into was communication. Got a turndown I did not ask for that resulted in missing items in the room. Cannot prove customer misplaced items or employee theft. However, housekeeping was informed personally they were not needed that morning when they knocked on the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
The property looks and smells very nice. The desk staff, dining staff and even the gift shop attendant were all very friendly. Very pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Overall amazing stay, right on the beach, beautiful pool, hot tub, rooms are nice, and free breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
We usually love staying at Embassy suites however this location significantly let us down. Staff were not very helpful and check in process/reception took a very long time. Atmosphere was much more chaotic than we are used to with non-stop noise coming in through the walls into the room.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Weekly Inn
I stayed at The Weekly Inn in Jacksonville, Florida, after flying for 2 days, and my experience was frustrating overall. I arrived about 15–20 minutes before check-in and was charged an early check-in fee, which started things off on a disappointing note. My first room, located at the back of the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Girvin

Golden Glades - The Woods
While Golden Glades - The Woods isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mayport
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Mayport. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayport Naval Station or Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve.

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

Atlantic Shores
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Atlantic Shores and surrounding area, you can visit Pablo Plaza Shopping Center and Oceanfront Park.

Old Ponte Vedra Beach
While visiting Old Ponte Vedra Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Ponte Vedra Beach and Mickler Beach.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

