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 riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
If HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
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 great live music 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 lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
1 Hour Jet Ski Rental in Jacksonville, FL Evolution Jetsports
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Staff was very accommodating and pleasant!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Room was clean. 1 less star because the coffee maker was broken.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
It was a great and productive stay and the staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
excellent experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Midtown Lodge
Staff is nice
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
Pool was nice wish it was heated as an option. Room AC was older unit so struggling to keep room cool. Older door lock with swipe instead of tap.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 St. Johns Town Center or The Avenues.
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.
Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.
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.
