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.
Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
San Jose Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
Half-Day City Tour in Downtown Jacksonville
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
The bathroom had hair on the tissue box and dust in the corners where it hadn't been cleaned. The air condition didn't work very well, it felt more like a fan. The room was spacious and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
The room was clean and staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Room was great. Bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was perfect. I came in late and front desk was. We accomodating. Will go backp
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
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Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Midtown Lodge
It was a fantastic state
Reviewed on 29 Dec 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 Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
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.
Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.
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.
