Southside 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.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
If HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside
If Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Morocco Shrine Center
After visiting Morocco Shrine Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Orange Park Place Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Orange Park Place Shopping Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
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 Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Room was very clean. They had a restaurant on site
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Midtown Lodge
Staff is nice
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG
Clean room, loved the kitchen and table with seats
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Spacious rooms, clean, great breakfast , friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
The staff was very Courteous and friendly!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
We loved this property! Great location with everything you want or need right outside property, clean and attractive rooms, friendly staff, and an above average complimentary breakfast. We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens 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.
