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 beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
San Jose Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville
Secrets of the Forest Outdoor Escape Room Experience
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Jacksonville, From The Ashes
A1A Scenic Byway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
The staff were wonderful and the facility very good. Location was, for us, just right.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Clean room, staff was great and near lots of amenities, Dave & Busters and restaurants.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Midtown Lodge
Stay was great, I've stayed here multiple times and I would recommend this hotel for convenience to the highway, grocery store ( walmart, Aldi) and close to most places
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Great Experience all around.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
The area gave ma a.feeling of safety.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG
Not bad
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
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.
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.
Golden Glades - The Woods
While Golden Glades - The Woods isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
