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 lively festivals.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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
Top hotels in Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Great staff and property
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Midtown Lodge
The room was very nice but the roaches were really bad.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Clean room and amenities
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
What hotel in 2026 does not have hot water in the morning? It took 20 minutes for the hot water to appear in my room the second morning I stayed there. On the third morning, hot water never appeared. Absolutely ridiculous in 2026 for a namebrand hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG
Anna was lovely! clean good breakfast only downside is lack of subscriptions (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Room was clean. Staff courteous, especially front desk staff. Continental breakfast was good with plenty of choices.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
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
EverBank Stadium and Florida Theatre 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 EverBank Stadium or Florida Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.
