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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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
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
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Top hotels in Mandarin
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
I left my phone in the restaurant and as I was walking into my room they called me at the front desk. Extremely clean rooms and hotel. Courteous staff. Will definitely be back. Restaurant is excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
The room was great with the river view, clean and the staff was great!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd
Room was excellent and spacious. No issues with check in and breakfast was available!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Room was ok. Parking was not clearly marked and there was a McDonald’s French fry on the floor in front of our room for the duration of our stay. We didn’t put it there, and legend says it’s still there to this day.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Toilet ran constantly, the microwave had dried food all in it, the TV did not work properly; kept losing the signal or the screen would freeze. Room could have been cleaner as well. There was something on the back of the bathroom door; looked like liquid dried all down the door. Bistro was not open ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Courteous, welcoming staff. Rooms, furniture were dated. Beautiful view of River. Stayed one night.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 St. Johns Town Center or The Avenues.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.
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.
