Title: Westside Travel Guide: Best of Westside, Jacksonville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westside](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside-Jacksonville-Hotels.0-n553248635976384838-0.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)[Westside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westside.d553248635976384838.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside.d553248635976384838.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westside Travel Guide ## Jacksonville ![Empty Docks on the River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384838/7ab17de3-c551-480d-b6ee-ebdf76bb7df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Empty Docks on the River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384838/7ab17de3-c551-480d-b6ee-ebdf76bb7df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I have thing for poses and flamingos. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/0c7f21ec-0496-401f-b750-b350350a8aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jacksonville_WestsideRegionalPark_6069311_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069311/218e7024-5c98-4795-bb20-0589b599251b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One with nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/b42e9ce0-6197-4791-8783-66ae5884b0da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Westside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Jacksonville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville.dx602997) --- ### Popular places to visit ![F/A-18 Hornets at NAS Jacksonville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127789/90a6a7f2-1db2-4154-a2b1-536b60eb9d1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Naval-Air-Station-Jacksonville.d6127789.Attraction) ![Jacksonville_WestsideRegionalPark_6069311_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069311/218e7024-5c98-4795-bb20-0589b599251b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westside Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at Westside Regional Park, a lovely green space in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside-Regional-Park-Westside.d6069311.Attraction) #### Jacksonville Equestrian Center You can take time to visit Jacksonville Equestrian Center during your travels to Jacksonville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Equestrian-Center-Westside.d553248621558034095.Attraction) #### Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center You can search for that perfect souvenir at Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center during your visit to Jacksonville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Normandy-Lane-Plaza-Shopping-Center-Westside.d553248621563220145.Attraction) #### Florida Yacht Club Marina Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Florida Yacht Club Marina. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florida-Yacht-Club-Marina-Westside.d553248621558033364.Attraction) #### Crystal Springs Park After visiting Crystal Springs Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-Springs-Park-Jacksonville.d553248621532654094.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) ![1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50197421/75f32792-dd4d-4af7-a47c-de8e30a7b76e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports £104 per traveller **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-jet-ski-rental-in-jacksonville.a50197421.activity-details) ![Legend of the Yeti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3098660/33d34bdd-e6d1-451e-8a03-802f2a73572e.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) ![Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3571393/612eead4-7e26-4e69-9ddd-7579dd66cb66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville £72 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-city-tour-in-downtown-jacksonville.a3571393.activity-details) ![Murray Hill Walking Mural Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46136630/89138f95-f41f-4306-ba27-69298fc32a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murray Hill Walking Mural Tour £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murray-hill-walking-mural-tour.a46136630.activity-details) [See all activities in Jacksonville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jacksonville.d602997.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Westside ![Comfort Inn & Suites Jacksonville - Orange Park Near Naval Air Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64450000/64441900/64441817/7e95cff5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Jacksonville - Orange Park Near Naval Air Station 8001 PARRAMORE ROAD Jacksonville FL £96 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews) The front desk lady was so kind. I wish all hotels were this clean with nice staff. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=64441817&PinnedHotelID=64441817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) ![Quality Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park near Naval Air Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27800/27799/b95633d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park near Naval Air Station 4580 Collins Road Jacksonville FL £52 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 6.6/10 (1,001 reviews) Very nice, the staff, very clean, everything and the spectacular breakfast Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=27799&PinnedHotelID=27799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Jacksonville, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/474500/474448/925c325c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Jacksonville, FL 5945 Youngerman Cir E Jacksonville FL £88 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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 in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Five stars. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=474448&PinnedHotelID=474448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) ![Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51270000/51266300/51266293/863d9eb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach 715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL £112 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,601 reviews) Yes room was spotless and staff was amazing! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=51266293&PinnedHotelID=51266293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) ![Hyatt Regency Jacksonville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/563200/563167/639b17f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL £179 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,460 reviews) Staff and amenities were as expected but the breakfast wasn’t the Hyatt standard . Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=563167&PinnedHotelID=563167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) ![Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28500/28403/c90424b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Baymeadows Near Butler Blvd 8277 Western Way Cir Jacksonville FL £84 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) clean room, great front desk staff. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=28403&PinnedHotelID=28403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384838) [See all 3,071 properties in Westside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976384838) 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 Westside hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976384838&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Westside ![Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund. Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/1abf5ec1-aa59-4f52-baf1-5c5ea9e4f9ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest.dx553248635976394976) ![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) ![View of the Jacksonville skyline from across the St. John's River. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1674/e38eef92-a03c-4e91-972c-365321742a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Southbank.dx553248635976480044) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacksonville-Urban-Core.dx553248635976480952) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southside If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing. 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