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.
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 great live music 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.
Dog Wood Park of Jacksonville
After visiting Dog Wood Park of Jacksonville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
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 Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Room was clean, staff were friendly. The area was very quiet. Will stay again
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
A/C wasn't working
Reviewed on 2 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
Pretty loud place
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
Staff was great, room was comfortable & reasonably priced for a quick overnight stay on the way down to southern FL with kids (12, 15,17) My daughter left her wallet in the room & they called us in time to turn around & get it before we lost too much time. It’s an older hotel they’ve done a nice ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG
It was a good place to stay for a family wedding.
Reviewed on 2 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.
Deerwood
While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 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 Florida Theatre or VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.
