Southbank Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of the Jacksonville skyline from across the St. John's River.
Never get tired of the sunsets in Jacksonville:)
Got to see some dolphins, just a few feet from the edge! What a pretty city:)
Friendship Fountain is a large fountain located in St. Johns River Park (also known as Friendship Fountain Park) at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction. The world's largest and tallest fountain when it opened, it has been one of Jacksonville's most recognizable and popular attractions. The fountain and park were designed by Jacksonville architect Taylor Hardwick in 1963 and opened in 1965. The fountain's three pumps could push 17,000 US gallons (64,000 L) of water per minute up to ten stories in height. Friendship Fountain remained one of Jacksonville's signature attractions through the 20th century, but severe corrosion and deterioration to the equipment resulted in periodic closures in the 2000s. In 2011 the city completed a $3.2 million renovation to the fountain and the surrounding park.
Jacksonville Skyline along St.Johns River

Our pick of the best Southbank Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

4 out of 5
1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$238 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$238
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,617 reviews)
Hotel rooms could really use an upgrade. No microwave, no fridge. Bathrooms are outdated. Rooms are outdated.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

2.5 out of 5
1331 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$172 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$172
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice room, comfortable beds, super clean, breakfast was delicious and staff was very friendly! Only complaints were that our a/c unit (room 426) kept knocking and rattling all night and they had Fox News on in the dining room during breakfast…not exactly relaxing, family friendly content. Other than ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is AU$272 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$272
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,749 reviews)
One of my favorites!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$247 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$247
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,532 reviews)
everything was great

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

3 out of 5
4660 Salisbury Road Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$134 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$134
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,822 reviews)
No free breakfast

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG

3.5 out of 5
14670 Duval Road Jacksonville FL
The price is AU$165 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$165
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,871 reviews)
The property was wonderful for the cost and location!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Southbank

Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

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.

Downtown Jacksonville
Beautiful aerial view of the St Augustine, the oldest town in USA. the castle of San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College and the Matanzas Bay

San Marco

Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

San Marco
Beauty

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.

Urban Core
Aerial view of Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida, highlighting its circular design, water jets, and surrounding park area in Duval County.

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund. Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great

Northwest

While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Edgewood Park.

Northwest
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve

Arlington

If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Arlington

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