San Marco Travel Guide
Jacksonville
Popular places to visit
Theatre Jacksonville
You can get tickets for a performance at Theatre Jacksonville on your trip to Jacksonville. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Mayo Clinic Florida
If Mayo Clinic Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the great live music 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.
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
Architecture and History Tour in San Marco
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Jacksonville to St. Augustine Outlets
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Top hotels in San Marco
Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown
Parking is ok. The price for the room is understandable, you get what u pay for right. They don't charge you a deposit, an you just basically paying for the price of the room... over all, i will book them again. And they do have smoking rooms too...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank
Regular breakfast. Pet friendly. Clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank
Rooms are nice. Friendly staff. 3 am fire alarm was not good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Magnuson Hotel Jacksonville Downtown
Was not allowed to check in. Scottish inn was happy to have another black Earlier this month Magnusson did not allow the same exact black man access They are literally next door to each other. They are literally owned and managed by the same group ...Similar to black and white water fountains. I ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
When we got there, we had to wait 20 minutes because our reservation had not transferred over into their system. There were only a few spots for parking so you had to valet and pay $32 a day for the service. Water pressure in our room was nonexistent. The room was clean and the AC worked well.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Convenient location and clean room
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Marco
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.
Riverside
Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and 5 Points West Shopping Center.
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
