Southpoint 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.
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.
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.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Admire thousands of animals and plants across entertaining exhibits in this family-friendly zoo that also has a children’s play area and a 4-D experience.
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.
Things to do
Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide
CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Top hotels in Southpoint
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
Me and my wife loved the area along with the convenience to U.N.F. Campus. The previous clerk was more customer friendly and the one was on duty at check in was allegedly afraid of my two small service dogs. We were temporarily inconvenience and had to find another location. The clerk informed us ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville Butler Blvd
Everything was good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Tricove Inn & Suites
Front Desk person Debra was very nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Butler Boulevard
The front desk staff was amazing very friendly and helpful! House keeping came to do our room and they apparently don’t empty the garbages or anything tho so we cleaned our room our self and then they made the bed and gave us towels. The pool area was okay but most of the chairs on the pool deck ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG
This hotel is an extended-stay that is set up and feels like a true extended-stay place. The room was veey spacious to allow space for all your things. The kitchen was full stocked with all of the essentials needed if you had any plans to do any light cooking. Very well planned. Modern and fresh ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The room had a clump of hair in the bathroom upon arrival, as well as some crumbs on the couch, and was missing a robe. The staff quickly addressed these issues. Otherwise it was a lovely stay. Location by the beach is perfect, plenty of restaurants nearby. The drinks at the bar were wonderful, with ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southpoint
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.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
