Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Orange Park Place Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Orange Park Place Shopping Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside
If Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
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.
San Jose Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Merill Road Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Merill Road Shopping Center. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Hand Pulled Lollipop - Hard Candy Class
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
The Escape Game at St. John's Town Center in Jacksonville
A1A Scenic Byway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
On arrival the staff were courteous and had great energy for it being 5-6 pm. The room was great wasn't expecting to have a balcony so it was a great surprise. The last time we stayed at a Hilton the bed was hard as a rock but the bed here was so comfy. Breakfast was top notch best we've ever had ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Room was great, clean and staff we're friendly!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Loved our stay, staff were nice and hotel was clean.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Baymeadows
Great staff. Very nice room. Great location
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Jacksonville Deerwood Pk
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Baymeadows
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 St. Johns Town Center or The Avenues.
Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Riverside
Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and 5 Points West Shopping Center.
