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 riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Morocco Shrine Center
After visiting Morocco Shrine Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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 lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Top hotels in Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
I’ll never stay again at this property. This property was loud. It had smokers who didn’t mind smoking cigarettes and weed all through the third floor. The check-in at check-in front desk agent made this loud announcement to everybody in the lobby so she wouldn’t have to repeat herself. it was just ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Excellent
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Nice!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG
Pool was small and closed at 5pm but it was good enough for the kids to swim around for a couple of hours. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was nice. Had a little hiccup at check in where one of my rooms were given to someone else which cause about a 30 minute delay in getting checked in but other ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Midtown Lodge
Clean hotel for not being upgraded in a while- only issues were loud guest in parking lot and the WiFi is really weak
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
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.
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.
Golden Glades - The Woods
While Golden Glades - The Woods isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
