Title: Southside Travel Guide: Best of Southside, Jacksonville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southside](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside-Jacksonville-Hotels.0-n553248635976480888-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Jacksonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jacksonville.d602997.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Jacksonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jacksonville.d602997.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Southside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southside.d553248635976480888.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southside.d553248635976480888.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southside Travel Guide ## Jacksonville ![Aerial view of Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida, highlighting its circular design, water jets, and surrounding park area in Duval County.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480888/77867c9e-3385-4a3e-baf2-07838e6f8f65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![famous blue main street bridge jacksonville florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480888/c49ade6c-6fdb-4e00-824a-57c364d3c264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the Mainstreet Bridge over the St Johns River and downtown Jacksonville from the Southbank Riverwalk in Duval County, Florida. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480888/fe7a1807-1d58-4ed3-ac8c-b2617235d1fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skyscrapers in the business district of Jacksonville, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480888/f7902c19-38cb-47dc-a555-b809fcb8e2d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jacksonville_UniversityofNorthFlorida_6127797_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127797/9e1315d6-b04b-4ea1-99f3-f6084eb55cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Jacksonville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville.dx602997) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jacksonville_StJohnsTownCenter_6127793_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127793/913df1f7-3a40-4368-8236-be5fab84b219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Johns Town Center 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Town-Center-Southside.d6127793.Attraction) ![Jacksonville_SaintVincentsMedicalCenterSouthside_6156516_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156516/aaab9acb-7e61-4bf8-9871-4add02e4d1cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Vincents-Medical-Center-Southside-Jacksonville.d6156516.Attraction) ![Jacksonville_MemorialHospitalJacksonville_6156513_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156513/ca599a0a-cf0d-4d3f-926e-66161e8f1f4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Hospital-Jacksonville-Jacksonville.d6156513.Attraction) ![Jacksonville_MoroccoShrineCenter_553248621532654546_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654546/8ebd8119-7558-4889-8798-ef4ffb496ee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morocco-Shrine-Center-Southside.d553248621532654546.Attraction) #### San Jose Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Country-Club-Jacksonville.d6295880.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orange-Park-Place-Shopping-Center-Jacksonville.d553248621558033690.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gummy Making Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3606843/331227cc-e50a-439b-b706-bf4f3759ad7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gummy Making Class £15 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gummy-making-class.a3606843.activity-details) ![Architecture and History Tour in San Marco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46083868/3e819f07-38df-487e-b4ad-cecf0a18978b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Architecture and History Tour in San Marco £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/architecture-and-history-tour-in-san-marco.a46083868.activity-details) ![Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Florida Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45688325/35bb0baf-ee7d-4c16-a6d4-ce83a110af32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle £27 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/floridas-must-see-sights-self-guided-driving-audio-tour-bundle.a45688325.activity-details) ![Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45013797/bff70b8e-dfc6-494a-9639-a19a435b0bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/specters-of-the-spanish-moss-jacksonville-ghost-tour.a45013797.activity-details) ![The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3098660/78c83ca9-27c1-4b9d-a349-c6a7bd81daf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville £31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-st-johns-town-center-in-jacksonville.a3098660.activity-details) ![Secrets of the Forest Outdoor Escape Room Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49451434/750fbd37-6207-4b40-81d1-64ab4f8f8cd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Secrets of the Forest Outdoor Escape Room Experience £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/secrets-of-the-forest-outdoor-escape-room-experience.a49451434.activity-details) [See all activities in Jacksonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jacksonville.d602997.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Southside ![Wyndham Garden Jacksonville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12900/12836/9a0874c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Jacksonville 4660 Salisbury Road Jacksonville FL £65 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,823 reviews) Room clean and lobby/ hallways were well maintained. Comfy beds Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=12836&PinnedHotelID=12836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) ![Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29850000/29846500/29846486/130353e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center 4742 Town Center Parkway Jacksonville FL £96 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) This was an amazingly diverse breakfast! There was something for everyone! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=29846486&PinnedHotelID=29846486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17100/17002/c0129880_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood 4700 Salisbury Rd Jacksonville FL £84 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (569 reviews) Friendly staff, comfortable beds. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=17002&PinnedHotelID=17002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) ![Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117200/117118/7f5ae077_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG 4699 Lenoir Avenue South Jacksonville FL £85 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions St. Johns Town Center ... 9/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews) Very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=117118&PinnedHotelID=117118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) ![Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/539500/539493/3ce130e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd 7030 Bonneval Road Jacksonville FL £60 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews) No esta mal, y buena ubicación. Pero puede mejorar mucho mas. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=539493&PinnedHotelID=539493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) ![Midtown Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101470000/101465300/101465269/16975a81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Midtown Lodge 4141 Philips Hwy Jacksonville FL £49 16 Apr - 17 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (618 reviews) Ok place. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=101465269&PinnedHotelID=101465269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480888) [See all 3,445 properties in Southside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976480888) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976480888&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Southside ![Panoramic view of Downtown Jacksonville from Friendship Fountain - Panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047895/048e173c-74be-4b7b-a902-9c65e1fe84fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Baymeadows 3.5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Baymeadows.dx6047895) ![Trio lobster](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/0659513b-ac3e-4a55-b4a9-36d5fc8ec2bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deerwood While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Deerwood.dx553248635976478676) ![creative](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976388775/d9cf38a5-e47e-4ea7-a7a6-80630abfdf6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arlington If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Arlington.dx553248635976388775) ![Beautiful aerial view of the St Augustine, the oldest town in USA. the castle of San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College and the Matanzas Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341885/98eac08f-e30d-40ac-a1ba-3db277d6d9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Marco Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-San-Marco.dx6341885) ![Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062931/82caaee2-0430-46af-8f11-db9f54a87ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Jacksonville 2.5/5(4 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Downtown-Jacksonville.dx6062931) ![Beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/8b491455-d907-40ef-b74f-9edc66a85642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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