Brown Island Travel Guide
Jacksonville
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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.
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.
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.
University of North Florida
Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.
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.
TPC Sawgrass
Enjoy a round of golf in Ponte Vedra Beach at TPC Sawgrass. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide
Amelia Island Guided Kayak Tour of Lofton Creek
Amelia Island Floating Tiki Boat Cruise with BYOB Option
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Top hotels in Brown Island
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"The room was adequate. Could really use an update/refresh. Really not a lot to see and do, or places to eat once you get to the property."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
"This was our 3rd stay at this hotel. Clean. Basic hotel. People slamming doors on our floor wasn't ideal. Outside could stand to be cleaned up. Otherwise, we would stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
"While the property was nice, the desk manager that we encountered was so incredibly rude, condescending and unprofessional, gave us the absolute runaround and would not allow us to check in at 3:20pm when check-in is at 3. He stated our room was not ready, he had no idea when it would be ready, and ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Amelia Hotel at the Beach
"Being charged for parking 15.00 a night plus they taxed 2.26 taxes with the parking Was not aware of the parking fee and I feel it was unreasonable to pay for parking especially the rate they charged. Will never stay there again."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
"Carpet in room torn, couch cushions torn, had an older building smell in hallway and room, breakfast and coffee were not ready on time, might stay again but it would have to be a much lower price"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brown Island
Northside
While visiting Northside, you might make a stop by sights like Oceanway Community Center and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
Mayport
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Mayport. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayport Naval Station or Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
