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 great live music.
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.
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.
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.
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 Mandarin
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Crean room
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Service was great. However, it was noisy but no fault of the management. It was the adult occupants.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Had no hot water even after the hours they notified on site about outages.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
The staff were wonderful with an emergency that I had to leave one day early for Thank you
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
great stay grits were bad
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Weekly Inn
Good
Reviewed on 12 May 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.
