Westside Travel Guide
Jacksonville





Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
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 lively festivals and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Ortega Yacht Club Marina
Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Ortega Yacht Club Marina. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville

Fun 2-Hour Dumpling Cooking Class in Jacksonville

1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports

Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Top hotels in Westside

Comfort Inn & Suites Jacksonville - Orange Park Near Naval Air Station
Breakfast was good. The room was very clean and neat.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Quality Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park near Naval Air Station

Sleep Inn & Suites Jacksonville West
Nice staff
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
We love Margaritaville hotels, and this may be one of our favorites! One thing we did not like is that there were rooms available, but they still don’t check you in until 4 o’clock! We were there on a day that was not busy, the place may have been half full. We really did love staying there, the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Great service. Only problem we ran into was communication. Got a turndown I did not ask for that resulted in missing items in the room. Cannot prove customer misplaced items or employee theft. However, housekeeping was informed personally they were not needed that morning when they knocked on the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Whole stay was terrible. Not worth the price. Room was terrible, staff was terrible, everything smelled or was dirty , the elevators sucks. Will not recommend or stay here again ever.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.

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.

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.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.


