Southside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southside
Southside
Photo by Cindy Simmonds
Photo by Cindy Simmonds
Photo by Amber Palmer
Photo by Amber Palmer
Photo by Amber Palmer
Photo by Amber Palmer

Popular places to visit

Mayo Clinic Florida

Mayo Clinic Florida

If Mayo Clinic Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.

Mayo Clinic Florida
The Avenues

The Avenues

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Avenues during your visit to Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

The Avenues

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 lively festivals.

St. Johns Town Center

University of North Florida

Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the golf courses.

University of North Florida

UNF Arena

Catch an event at UNF Arena during your trip to Jacksonville.

UNF Arena

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.

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Activities

Chocolate Bar Class

Chocolate Bar Class - Hands on class

AU$26
per adult
Chocolate Bar Class - Hands on class
Boozy Truffles

Boozy Truffles Chocolate Making Class

AU$39
per adult
Boozy Truffles Chocolate Making Class
Learn what lurks beneath the waves.

Jacksonville Ghosts and Ghouls Tour By US Ghost Adventures

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jacksonville Ghosts and Ghouls Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Architecture and History Tour in San Marco

Architecture and History Tour in San Marco

AU$146
per adult
Architecture and History Tour in San Marco
Murray Hill Walking Mural Tour

Murray Hill Walking Mural Tour

AU$38
per adult
Murray Hill Walking Mural Tour
3 Hour Coastal Fun Cruise

3 Hour Coastal Fun Cruise

AU$227
per adult
3 Hour Coastal Fun Cruise
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows

3.5 out of 5
9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL
The price is AU$203 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$203
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"Can’t beat the free cooked to order breakfast omelets. Had issue with noisy car outside and the hotel took care of it quickly. Recommended just wish it was a little less expensive."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville

3 out of 5
4660 Salisbury Road, I-95 Exit 344 (Butler Boulevard), Jacksonville, FL
The price is AU$120 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$120
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,743 reviews)
"For the money it was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

2.5 out of 5
2300 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL
The price is AU$70 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$70
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions EverBank Stadium and Theatre Jacksonville are ...
5/10 (936 reviews)
"You get what you pay for y'all. It's quite thou."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown
San Marco Inn East

San Marco Inn East

2 out of 5
3558 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
"Value for money. Outside tile work outside looks very nice. Room clean. Great night sleep. Lots of parking. Would stay again when I’m in Jacksonville."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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San Marco Inn East
Midtown Lodge

Midtown Lodge

2.5 out of 5
4141 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL
The price is AU$103 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$103
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this motel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (464 reviews)
"When I walked in the room it smelled great"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Midtown Lodge
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Jacksonville Deerwood Pk

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Jacksonville Deerwood Pk

2 out of 5
8895 Perimeter Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$174
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)
"Very quick and easy . Professional people that was gratefully helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Jacksonville Deerwood Pk
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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Baymeadows

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Baymeadows
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Mandarin

Visitors to Mandarin like its museums and parks, and Mandarin Museum is a sight worth a stop.

Mandarin
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Arlington

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

Arlington
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Palm Valley

If you're spending some time in Palm Valley, TPC Sawgrass and Cornerstone Park are top sights worth seeing.

Palm Valley
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San Marco

San Marco is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Jacksonville and San Marco Theatre.

San Marco
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Southbank

While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Museum of Science and History or Jacksonville Historical Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.

Southbank

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