Guidebook for Jacksonville Beach
Food Scene
Local favorite - great breakfasts, including omelets, pancakes, French toast, Riders, and the Southern favorite, grits Open for breakfast and lunch, close at 2.
36 locals recommend
Beach Hut Cafe
1281 3rd St SLocal favorite - great breakfasts, including omelets, pancakes, French toast, Riders, and the Southern favorite, grits Open for breakfast and lunch, close at 2.
Caps is right on the water. You can watch the boats go by or just gaze at the water. It's really beautiful. And the sunsets can be magnificent! There are indoor and covered areas in the event of bad weather (but it's best if the weather is nice and you sit on the open deck).
246 locals recommend
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StCaps is right on the water. You can watch the boats go by or just gaze at the water. It's really beautiful. And the sunsets can be magnificent! There are indoor and covered areas in the event of bad weather (but it's best if the weather is nice and you sit on the open deck).
Right on the water. Watch the boats go by, and boats will often dock and dine in the restaurant. They have outdoor (covered) dining areas as well as indoor dining areas. Large walkway right by the water.
16 locals recommend
LuLu's Waterfront Grille
301 Roscoe Blvd NRight on the water. Watch the boats go by, and boats will often dock and dine in the restaurant. They have outdoor (covered) dining areas as well as indoor dining areas. Large walkway right by the water.
Within walking distance, local coffee shop. Popular coffee shop offering artisanal espresso drinks & craft beers in a stylish, minimalist venue. On the weekends, they often have live music to go with your coffee or beer. The Bold Bean franchise is locally run and operated here in Jacksonville.
62 locals recommend
Bold Bean
2400 3rd St SWithin walking distance, local coffee shop. Popular coffee shop offering artisanal espresso drinks & craft beers in a stylish, minimalist venue. On the weekends, they often have live music to go with your coffee or beer. The Bold Bean franchise is locally run and operated here in Jacksonville.
Roy's Restaurant
2400 3rd St SUpscale dining, very good food.
Whit's Frozen Custard of Jax Beach
1232 Beach BlvdFabulous frozen custard!
Al’s Pizza
635 A1A NFavorite local pizza place.
Great Barbeque! Onion rings are amazing. They have live blues music on weekends (check their website).
24 locals recommend
MOJO Kitchen, BBQ Pit & Blues Bar
1500 Beach BlvdGreat Barbeque! Onion rings are amazing. They have live blues music on weekends (check their website).
A local favorite for burgers, fries, tacos, salads, milkshakes, beer and more. Casual, beach themed restaurant with outdoor seating available.
26 locals recommend
Cruisers Grill
319 23rd Ave SA local favorite for burgers, fries, tacos, salads, milkshakes, beer and more. Casual, beach themed restaurant with outdoor seating available.
A contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
33 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
2400 3rd St SA contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
A more casual, counter-serve chain serving various Southwestern dishes, including burritos, enchiladas, nachos, etc. Outdoor dining is available.
9 locals recommend
Moe's Southwest Grill
2400-107 3rd St SA more casual, counter-serve chain serving various Southwestern dishes, including burritos, enchiladas, nachos, etc. Outdoor dining is available.
A nationwide bakery-café chain which offers baked goods, breakfast items, salads, soups and sandwiches. Outdoor seating available.
18 locals recommend
Panera Bread
2104 3rd St SA nationwide bakery-café chain which offers baked goods, breakfast items, salads, soups and sandwiches. Outdoor seating available.
A local chain, serving pit-smoked barbecue & Southern sides such as fried okra, cole slaw, baked beans, Brunswick stew, as well as fries and onion rings.
15 locals recommend
Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q
1266 3rd St SA local chain, serving pit-smoked barbecue & Southern sides such as fried okra, cole slaw, baked beans, Brunswick stew, as well as fries and onion rings.
A casual chain serving pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches, shakes and other favorites, including their famous blue cheese chips.
10 locals recommend
Loop Pizza Grill
211 3rd StA casual chain serving pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches, shakes and other favorites, including their famous blue cheese chips.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hiking trails, camping. Tour the old Fort Clinch fort, build in the 1800's.
43 locals recommend
Fort Clinch State Park Main Entrance
2601 Atlantic AveBeautiful hiking trails, camping. Tour the old Fort Clinch fort, build in the 1800's.
Sightseeing
St. Augustine, the oldest European established city in the U.S., established by the Spanish in the 17th century. There are so many things to do here - take a train ride tour of the city, visit the Old Fort (kids love this), visit a shop that creates beautiful hand-blown glass items, the "Old Jail,", Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. There is even a place that makes wine and gives samples....a ton of things to see and do in Old St. Augustine. Some great restaurants too.
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
St. Augustine, the oldest European established city in the U.S., established by the Spanish in the 17th century. There are so many things to do here - take a train ride tour of the city, visit the Old Fort (kids love this), visit a shop that creates beautiful hand-blown glass items, the "Old Jail,", Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. There is even a place that makes wine and gives samples....a ton of things to see and do in Old St. Augustine. Some great restaurants too.
Entertainment & Activities
Great water park with water activities for all ages. Also has mini-golf, laser tag, an arcade and places to refuel (food and drink). The water park is great- it has a lazy river and slides for kids and adults. You can spend the entire day here, easily. (Just remember the sunscreen)
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdGreat water park with water activities for all ages. Also has mini-golf, laser tag, an arcade and places to refuel (food and drink). The water park is great- it has a lazy river and slides for kids and adults. You can spend the entire day here, easily. (Just remember the sunscreen)
– Ride the Mayport Ferry across the St. Johns River. Located at 780 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, (904) 241-9969, the Mayport Ferry is both a vehicle and passenger ferry which takes you between Mayport and Fort George Island. Fees vary with vehicle size and weight. Pelicans, gulls, egrets and more are typical sights from the ferry, as well boats and larger ships.
17 locals recommend
Mayport Ferry Landing
– Ride the Mayport Ferry across the St. Johns River. Located at 780 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, (904) 241-9969, the Mayport Ferry is both a vehicle and passenger ferry which takes you between Mayport and Fort George Island. Fees vary with vehicle size and weight. Pelicans, gulls, egrets and more are typical sights from the ferry, as well boats and larger ships.
Essentials
Great grocery store just a few minutes away. They have a deli with fresh meats and cheeses, an olive bar, an in-house bakery with several freshly made breads and pastries. They can prepare made-to-order sandwiches and usually have chicken (roasted and fried) as well as soups available daily.
24 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at South Beach Parkway
670 Marsh Landing PkwyGreat grocery store just a few minutes away. They have a deli with fresh meats and cheeses, an olive bar, an in-house bakery with several freshly made breads and pastries. They can prepare made-to-order sandwiches and usually have chicken (roasted and fried) as well as soups available daily.
For more organic foods, as well as freshly prepared salads (including a salad bar), lunch and dinner items, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, and most other groceries, try The Fresh Market. Follow the directions above for Publix/Target but continue south on AIA for about 5 miles. The Fresh Market will be in a small shopping area on the right
11 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
840 A1A NFor more organic foods, as well as freshly prepared salads (including a salad bar), lunch and dinner items, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, and most other groceries, try The Fresh Market. Follow the directions above for Publix/Target but continue south on AIA for about 5 miles. The Fresh Market will be in a small shopping area on the right