Mandarin 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 beautiful beaches 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.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
University of North Florida
Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Mandarin
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Glass sliding door doesn’t lock, the entire toilet seat fell on the floor, water draining in the bathroom sink was terribly slow. Oh and the taco salad was horrible, no meat!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Booked this for a guys trip for my husband and friends and they loved it
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Clean room nice staff the restaurant was not opened on Sunday to order breakfast and the microwave has a safety loc on it had to call for help but this was still a nice place I will go here again
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
We had a pool side view from our room. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good and your standard. The tiki restaurant was dirty. The tables and chairs weren’t really clean and smelled. The staff were all so friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Amazing facility… The rooms and facilities was clean. The breakfast 10/10. Pool 100/10.. Bar 10/10
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Absolute misrepresentation of what the pictures look like or the acclaimed 4-Star hotel classification. The entire property is old and could use a total renovation (particularly the scary-old elevators). Rooms are tiny and look so old as well. The restroom sink is outdated in size and style (a tiny ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mandarin
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 Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Deerwood
While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
