Guidebook to some of our favorite restaurants, things to do and landmarks
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Things to do
For All of Your Jacksonville Beach Bicycle, Paddle Board, Kayak, Beach chairs and Surf Rentals, see them on the sand in front of the Margaritaville Hotel, Casa Marina Hotel and Best Western Oceanfront or call for Free Delivery. You have 5 beach chairs and one umbrella at the house but if you don't want to carry over they can have them all set out and ready for your day of fun in the sun. Beachliferentals.com
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Beach Life Rentals
102 6th Ave NFor All of Your Jacksonville Beach Bicycle, Paddle Board, Kayak, Beach chairs and Surf Rentals, see them on the sand in front of the Margaritaville Hotel, Casa Marina Hotel and Best Western Oceanfront or call for Free Delivery. You have 5 beach chairs and one umbrella at the house but if you don't want to carry over they can have them all set out and ready for your day of fun in the sun. Beachliferentals.com
Fabulous outdoor shopping center about 15 min drive away. Wonderful restaurants too.
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St. Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrFabulous outdoor shopping center about 15 min drive away. Wonderful restaurants too.
I haven't personally used it but heard it's fun for anyone wanting to learn to surf. You can do private lessons as well.
Thompson Surf School
429 1st St SI haven't personally used it but heard it's fun for anyone wanting to learn to surf. You can do private lessons as well.
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdAlways Fun!
Open to the public Golf just right down the road from the house
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Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 Penman Rd SOpen to the public Golf just right down the road from the house
Browse the shops at the Beaches Town Center, just steps away from the ocean!
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Beaches Town Center
0 Atlantic BlvdBrowse the shops at the Beaches Town Center, just steps away from the ocean!
Browse the stalls at the Riverside Arts Market, Jacksonville’s longest ongoing festival. It happens every Saturday downtown!
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Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveBrowse the stalls at the Riverside Arts Market, Jacksonville’s longest ongoing festival. It happens every Saturday downtown!
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyAlways fun for the kids!
Another great place that delivers bikes, electric bikes, surfboards, etc.
http://www.jaxbeachsurfshop.com/
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Jax Beach Surf Shop
102 1st StAnother great place that delivers bikes, electric bikes, surfboards, etc.
http://www.jaxbeachsurfshop.com/
Add this in to a day trip to St. Augustine for a fun adventure for the kids (and adults!)
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdAdd this in to a day trip to St. Augustine for a fun adventure for the kids (and adults!)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2050 3rd St SGreat nearby grocery store. Good selection of wine as well.
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Publix Super Market at Middle Beach Commons
408 Beach BlvdGreat nearby grocery store. Good selection of wine as well.
Hopefully you don't need to visit here but it's excellent care close by if you do.
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Baptist Medical Center Beaches
1350 13th Ave SHopefully you don't need to visit here but it's excellent care close by if you do.
Trader Joe's
4180 3rd St SJust 5 minutes South of the house.
One of the select few Top Medical facilities in the WORLD just 5 miles away and a 13 min drive.
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Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd SOne of the select few Top Medical facilities in the WORLD just 5 miles away and a 13 min drive.
Food scene
Fun hangout at the beach. The cherry lime-aid is great! Must be 21 and have your ID to enter.
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Lemon Bar
2 Lemon StFun hangout at the beach. The cherry lime-aid is great! Must be 21 and have your ID to enter.
This place has TV's EVERYWHERE! Great for watching the game and enjoying great food and beverages.
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Sneakers Sports Grille
111 Beach BlvdThis place has TV's EVERYWHERE! Great for watching the game and enjoying great food and beverages.
KAMIYA86
1286 3rd St SThis place has a great happy hour 4-6! Sushi and drink specials.
Kaiba Japanese Steak House
1227 3rd St SEasy to walk to or order in for great sushi or hibachi. No happy hour
This is a local favorite and has AMAZING sandwiches and soups. Call in or order online to pick up or order there - great for taking to the beach. They get a big lunch crowd. Not open for dinner
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Sun Deli
1011 3rd St SThis is a local favorite and has AMAZING sandwiches and soups. Call in or order online to pick up or order there - great for taking to the beach. They get a big lunch crowd. Not open for dinner
Brand new on the beach. Great views of the ocean for dining.
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Margaritaville Beach Hotel
715 1st St NBrand new on the beach. Great views of the ocean for dining.
Our absolute favorite Mexican food. Try the carnitas. Huge portion for $15 - take home leftovers or share.
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Anejo Cocina Mexicana Ponte Vedra
330 A1A NorthOur absolute favorite Mexican food. Try the carnitas. Huge portion for $15 - take home leftovers or share.
Seating right on the intercoastal. Watch boats go by and sometimes even dolphins. Excellent Food. Recommend reservations if you want to sit outside.
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Palm Valley Fish Camp
299 Roscoe Blvd NSeating right on the intercoastal. Watch boats go by and sometimes even dolphins. Excellent Food. Recommend reservations if you want to sit outside.
One of THE TOP restaurants in Jacksonville just a block walk from the house. I Recommend reservations.
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Eleven South
216 11th Ave SOne of THE TOP restaurants in Jacksonville just a block walk from the house. I Recommend reservations.
Great food all day long with Brunch on the weekend. Great outdoor patio seating available. Close to the beach!
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The Local
301 Atlantic BlvdGreat food all day long with Brunch on the weekend. Great outdoor patio seating available. Close to the beach!
Our new all time favorite BBQ place. Love the atmosphere inside and out and SO good!
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The Bearded Pig Jax Beach
1700 3rd Street SouthOur new all time favorite BBQ place. Love the atmosphere inside and out and SO good!
Feel like you are in Paris - The BEST pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches, crepes and more! Right near the beach at Atlantic. Call in order available otherwise wait in line. It's worth the wait.
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Le Petit Paris Café Atlantic Beach
363 Atlantic BoulevardFeel like you are in Paris - The BEST pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches, crepes and more! Right near the beach at Atlantic. Call in order available otherwise wait in line. It's worth the wait.
This new hip restaurant is right across from the beach and offers water views from the rooftop dining which is first come first serve. Reservations recommended for the main dining room. The sushi is terrific but a little pricey.
O-Ku
This new hip restaurant is right across from the beach and offers water views from the rooftop dining which is first come first serve. Reservations recommended for the main dining room. The sushi is terrific but a little pricey.
SoNapa Grille
Newly opened this place has great food!
YUM! Best breakfast and brunch. Custom coffees, brunch cocktails, Vegan menu and all the regular and unique breakfast items you can imagine.
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Jax Beach Brunch Haus
610 3rd St SYUM! Best breakfast and brunch. Custom coffees, brunch cocktails, Vegan menu and all the regular and unique breakfast items you can imagine.
The line gets long but you can walk past the line and put in a to go order and take with you. The view is nice to watch the boats come in and out of the marina so worth the wait. I recommend and of their fresh catch fish baskets blackened or grilled.
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Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave NThe line gets long but you can walk past the line and put in a to go order and take with you. The view is nice to watch the boats come in and out of the marina so worth the wait. I recommend and of their fresh catch fish baskets blackened or grilled.
Sightseeing
Famous Golf course of the TPC Golf Tournament in March. It is a private course but beautiful area to see and if you're here during the tournament a great event to attend.
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TPC Sawgrass
110 Championship WayFamous Golf course of the TPC Golf Tournament in March. It is a private course but beautiful area to see and if you're here during the tournament a great event to attend.
Cross the St. Johns River over to Fort George Island on the Mayport Ferry for a nominal charge. ferry.jtafla.com
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Mayport Ferry Landing
Cross the St. Johns River over to Fort George Island on the Mayport Ferry for a nominal charge. ferry.jtafla.com
Pier will be finished with construction in Spring 2022. The area often has fun festivals, concerts, and outdoor movies
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Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St NPier will be finished with construction in Spring 2022. The area often has fun festivals, concerts, and outdoor movies
Browse the fine art and European-inspired gardens at the Cummer Museum of Arts and Garden. It’s home to more than 5,000 pieces of art!
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Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveBrowse the fine art and European-inspired gardens at the Cummer Museum of Arts and Garden. It’s home to more than 5,000 pieces of art!
Take a trip back in time on a guided tour at the Kingsley Plantation. Built-in the 1790s, Kingsley is the last remaining plantation house in Florida.
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Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveTake a trip back in time on a guided tour at the Kingsley Plantation. Built-in the 1790s, Kingsley is the last remaining plantation house in Florida.
Just 30 minutes drive South this oldest city in the US is worth the drive. See the historic fort and buildings. Tons of fun shops and restaurants right at the marina.
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St. Augustine
Just 30 minutes drive South this oldest city in the US is worth the drive. See the historic fort and buildings. Tons of fun shops and restaurants right at the marina.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Beach Buggy gives free rides locally.
Great way to not worry about parking. They only operate during certain days of the week so check first. They even have an app to reserve your ride. www.beachbuggyapp.com