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Public boat ramp is less than 5 minutes away in the neighborhood. There is a great local seafood restaurant….Safe Harbour. If you time it right try to catch the sunset before or after dinner. A favorite is the fried mayport shrimp.
Mike McCue Boat Ramp
2nd Avenue NorthPublic boat ramp is less than 5 minutes away in the neighborhood. There is a great local seafood restaurant….Safe Harbour. If you time it right try to catch the sunset before or after dinner. A favorite is the fried mayport shrimp.
TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium DrTIAA Bank Field is about a 30 minute drive.
Our Jacksonville Zoo is about 30 minutes away. A great way to spend the day especially in cooler weather.
321 locals recommend
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyOur Jacksonville Zoo is about 30 minutes away. A great way to spend the day especially in cooler weather.
Nice roof top bar. Great weekend brunch. Supposedly HAUNTED. Major piece of Jax Beach history... it has been many things since it opened it's doors in 1925.
82 locals recommend
Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NNice roof top bar. Great weekend brunch. Supposedly HAUNTED. Major piece of Jax Beach history... it has been many things since it opened it's doors in 1925.
Publix Super Market at Middle Beach Commons
408 Beach BlvdSmaller publix .
Publix Super Market at Intracoastal Plaza
14444 Beach BlvdLarger publix
St. Johns Town Center Town Square
Look up St.Johns town center for list of stores and restaurants.
Cinemark Jacksonville Atlantic North and XD
Mind Bender Escape Rooms
1500 Beach Blvd5 minutes from house
Target
Whole Foods Market
2050 3rd St SBeaches Town Center
0 Atlantic BlvdChildren and Teens
GREAT for kids of all ages. Indoor arcade w/ pricey snack bar. However, if you're looking for some family fun with less than a 5 minute drive check it out. They also have go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, and seasonal water park. Check out groupon for a deal.
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdGREAT for kids of all ages. Indoor arcade w/ pricey snack bar. However, if you're looking for some family fun with less than a 5 minute drive check it out. They also have go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, and seasonal water park. Check out groupon for a deal.
A fun place to wear out the kids that won't break the bank.
Altitude Trampoline Park - Jacksonville Beach
1214 Beach BoulevardA fun place to wear out the kids that won't break the bank.
Hands On Children's Museum
8580 Beach BlvdSplash pad and really great playground for the Little’s! Skateboard park also in same location. Parking can be tricky but, don’t give up bc you can’t find a spot…drive around and you will find one. Almost always an ice cream truck on the grounds 🍦
33 locals recommend
South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground
2514 S Beach PkwySplash pad and really great playground for the Little’s! Skateboard park also in same location. Parking can be tricky but, don’t give up bc you can’t find a spot…drive around and you will find one. Almost always an ice cream truck on the grounds 🍦
Tall Pines Park
Gonzales Park
1001 2nd Ave NJarboe Park
510 Florida BlvdiFLY Jacksonville
10579 Brightman BlvdMOSH
1025 Museum CirAutobahn Indoor Speedway & Events - Jacksonville, FL
6601 Executive Park Ct NHospitals
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd SA short 10 minute drive to Mayo Clinic.
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
1350 13th Ave SCloses hospital
City/town information
Also, known as the "Nation's Oldest City" St.Augustine is a short 1 hr drive south down beautiful A1A. Walk down historic St. George St. and do some shopping, get an ice cream, and tour the oldest wooden school house. Have a picnic on the huge green lawn of Castillo de San Marcos (locals call it The Fort not to be confused with Fort Matanzas) and then enjoy a tour of the Fort (free during National Park Month). St.Augustine is the oldest inhabitated city in the United States full of history. Be sure to take a famous ghost tour !! Ripley's Believe it or Not , The City's old Jail and The Fountain of Youth are within minutes of each other. Further south The St.Augustine Amplitheater is host to MANY great live shows and events while the St.Augustine Alligator Farm is host to albino baby alligators and much more!
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
Also, known as the "Nation's Oldest City" St.Augustine is a short 1 hr drive south down beautiful A1A. Walk down historic St. George St. and do some shopping, get an ice cream, and tour the oldest wooden school house. Have a picnic on the huge green lawn of Castillo de San Marcos (locals call it The Fort not to be confused with Fort Matanzas) and then enjoy a tour of the Fort (free during National Park Month). St.Augustine is the oldest inhabitated city in the United States full of history. Be sure to take a famous ghost tour !! Ripley's Believe it or Not , The City's old Jail and The Fountain of Youth are within minutes of each other. Further south The St.Augustine Amplitheater is host to MANY great live shows and events while the St.Augustine Alligator Farm is host to albino baby alligators and much more!
Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St NGolf
A great golf course open to the public. Only a short 5 minute drive.
25 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 Penman Rd SA great golf course open to the public. Only a short 5 minute drive.
World renowned TPC sawgrass golf course is a 20 minute drive down A1A.
83 locals recommend
TPC Sawgrass
110 Championship WayWorld renowned TPC sawgrass golf course is a 20 minute drive down A1A.
The Locals Favourite
Great local Irish bar with really good food located on 1st street. There are other bars in walking distance from LIP such as The Ritz, Mangos, Shim Sham Room, Casa Marina and Margaritaville.
47 locals recommend
Lynch's Irish Pub
514 1st St NGreat local Irish bar with really good food located on 1st street. There are other bars in walking distance from LIP such as The Ritz, Mangos, Shim Sham Room, Casa Marina and Margaritaville.
Penman Diner
1289 Penman RdEverything is good on the menu!
Sliders Oyster Bar
218 First StReally good food! Great brunch on Saturday and Sunday's. Family friendly. Parking is mostly behind RPs.
RP's Fine Food & Drink
1183 Beach BlvdReally good food! Great brunch on Saturday and Sunday's. Family friendly. Parking is mostly behind RPs.
Sunrise Surf Shop
834 Beach BlvdTacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdFancy Sushi
1478 Sadler RdGreat sushi
Amy's Nails
Parlor Doughnuts
Aqua East Surf Shop
696 Atlantic BlvdEngine 15 Brewing Co.
1500 Beach BlvdHanna Park is a state park that costs $5.00 to get in. There are biking trails, beach access w a bathroom and shower (last access on your left), a cool playground and splash pad for the kids.
36 locals recommend
Hanna Park Campground
500 Wonderwood DrHanna Park is a state park that costs $5.00 to get in. There are biking trails, beach access w a bathroom and shower (last access on your left), a cool playground and splash pad for the kids.
Food scene
Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd Street NorthMellow Mushroom
410 Anastasia BlvdDaruma Japanese Steak House
13799 Beach BlvdHibatchi tables great food !
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
715 1st St NTiki Bars... seating outside... decent food .
Cruisers Grill
319 23rd Ave SRagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille
207 Atlantic BlvdKaiba Japanese Steak House
1227 3rd St SSandbar Jax Bch
O-Ku
Fantastic sushi. Recommend making a reservation.
Amazing food!!!!! Head chef is incredible. Recommend making a reservation.
57 locals recommend
Marker 32
14549 Beach BlvdAmazing food!!!!! Head chef is incredible. Recommend making a reservation.
Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StGreat place to buy fresh seafood.