Lauren’s Guide to JAX

Lauren
Lauren’s Guide to JAX

Neighborhoods

This neighborhood includes the Shoppes of Avondale with local eateries, bars and shops. You can also visit Boone park, a huge park with tennis courts (you must reserve ahead of time), walking trails and children's playground. Great spot to picnic!
77 locals recommend
Avondale
77 locals recommend
This neighborhood includes the Shoppes of Avondale with local eateries, bars and shops. You can also visit Boone park, a huge park with tennis courts (you must reserve ahead of time), walking trails and children's playground. Great spot to picnic!
Murray Hill has lots of quirky, fun restaurants and bars to visit. Want to experience a German Beer hall? Stop at Buchner's! Want delicious Vegan food? Stop at Murray's Hill Billy. Want locally sourced, made from scratch breakfast or lunch? Stop by Community Loaves. Want to drink from a DELICIOUS local brewery? Check out Fishweir, (for my coffee lovers, I highly recommend the Switch and Bait!).
21 locals recommend
Murray Hill
21 locals recommend
Murray Hill has lots of quirky, fun restaurants and bars to visit. Want to experience a German Beer hall? Stop at Buchner's! Want delicious Vegan food? Stop at Murray's Hill Billy. Want locally sourced, made from scratch breakfast or lunch? Stop by Community Loaves. Want to drink from a DELICIOUS local brewery? Check out Fishweir, (for my coffee lovers, I highly recommend the Switch and Bait!).
Bars, restaurants, parks and art museum... This is a great spot to barhop and more!
138 locals recommend
Five Points
1053 Park St
138 locals recommend
Bars, restaurants, parks and art museum... This is a great spot to barhop and more!
A historic neighborhood with beautiful, Victorian homes. Lots of great eateries and bars.
23 locals recommend
Springfield
23 locals recommend
A historic neighborhood with beautiful, Victorian homes. Lots of great eateries and bars.
San Marco is architecturally beautiful and actually based on the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Come check out a beautiful sunset in the park, have some tasty BBQ, New American food, or Carribean food!
105 locals recommend
San Marco
105 locals recommend
San Marco is architecturally beautiful and actually based on the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Come check out a beautiful sunset in the park, have some tasty BBQ, New American food, or Carribean food!

City/town information

This is the OLDEST city in the US! There are lots of things to do here from food and nightlife to historical forts. Columbia Restaurant is a must visit! If you come during the holidays, you can also see the entire city lit up with it's famous Christmas lights.
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
821 locals recommend
This is the OLDEST city in the US! There are lots of things to do here from food and nightlife to historical forts. Columbia Restaurant is a must visit! If you come during the holidays, you can also see the entire city lit up with it's famous Christmas lights.
This is a sleepy, beachside town with cute Victorian homes, Florida's oldest bar and tasty eateries. Check this area out during the holidays to see beautiful Victorian homes lit up and decorated to the nines!
98 locals recommend
Fernandina Beach
98 locals recommend
This is a sleepy, beachside town with cute Victorian homes, Florida's oldest bar and tasty eateries. Check this area out during the holidays to see beautiful Victorian homes lit up and decorated to the nines!

Food scene

One of my favorite, made from scratch with local produce eatery! Enjoy your quiche or croissant in the garden while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere. If they have their white corn grits bowl available, I HIGHLY recommend them!
33 locals recommend
Community Loaves
1116 Edgewood Ave S
33 locals recommend
One of my favorite, made from scratch with local produce eatery! Enjoy your quiche or croissant in the garden while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere. If they have their white corn grits bowl available, I HIGHLY recommend them!
Looking for tasty pizza and great, chill, punk-rock vibes? This is the place for you. They have vegan options available as well!
59 locals recommend
Moon River Pizza
1176 Edgewood Ave S
59 locals recommend
Looking for tasty pizza and great, chill, punk-rock vibes? This is the place for you. They have vegan options available as well!
Craving authentic schnitzel and German beer? This is your place! The interior is decorated with impeccable, old world style with an outdoor space with fire pits and long tables for that beer hall experience!
15 locals recommend
Buchner's Bierhalle
1188 Edgewood Ave S
15 locals recommend
Craving authentic schnitzel and German beer? This is your place! The interior is decorated with impeccable, old world style with an outdoor space with fire pits and long tables for that beer hall experience!
Come here for brunch and you will not be disappointed. Their Bloody Mary's are one of my favorites!
100 locals recommend
Biscottis
3556 St Johns Ave
100 locals recommend
Come here for brunch and you will not be disappointed. Their Bloody Mary's are one of my favorites!
A little hungover or craving some comfort food? If you need quick, cheap and easy pho, this is a good place to grab some.
Pho 99 Vietnamese Grill Jacksonville
1921 Lane Avenue South
A little hungover or craving some comfort food? If you need quick, cheap and easy pho, this is a good place to grab some.
Great sports bar with tasty food located at the end of our street!
Lillian's Sports Grill (Thursday Night)
5393 Roosevelt Boulevard
Great sports bar with tasty food located at the end of our street!
This is a GREAT Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the panang curry! You will not be disappointed.
22 locals recommend
Pattaya Thai Grille
1526 King St
22 locals recommend
This is a GREAT Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the panang curry! You will not be disappointed.
Tasty Caribbean food you will love. They even have goat curry, (one of my favorite dishes and hard to come by)! Vegan options are available as well and yummy. It is a little pricier but I highly recommend!
9 locals recommend
Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar
1430 San Marco Boulevard
9 locals recommend
Tasty Caribbean food you will love. They even have goat curry, (one of my favorite dishes and hard to come by)! Vegan options are available as well and yummy. It is a little pricier but I highly recommend!
Located in Springfield, this is a local favorite! This is a must go if you want the Southern classic, fried chicken and waffles with champagne.
15 locals recommend
Silkie's Chicken and Champagne Bar
1602 Walnut Street
15 locals recommend
Located in Springfield, this is a local favorite! This is a must go if you want the Southern classic, fried chicken and waffles with champagne.
If you are craving some sushi, this is the place I would recommend.
11 locals recommend
Fuji Sushi West
4495 Roosevelt Blvd
11 locals recommend
If you are craving some sushi, this is the place I would recommend.
Yummy ramen.
Modu Ramen
8602 Baymeadows Road
Yummy ramen.
Great happy hour, tasty KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and delicious drinks!
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park St
137 locals recommend
Great happy hour, tasty KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and delicious drinks!
Great Tex Mex and cheap drinks! I highly recommend the tacos al pastor with corn tortillas.... YUM!
10 locals recommend
EL JEFE
947 Edgewood Ave S
10 locals recommend
Great Tex Mex and cheap drinks! I highly recommend the tacos al pastor with corn tortillas.... YUM!
Great pizza and great beer selection. Must I say more?
101 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns Ave
101 locals recommend
Great pizza and great beer selection. Must I say more?
Delicious Mediterranean food just minutes from the house, (you could walk, I just prefer to drive). Check out the menu's special dishes! The stuffed eggplant dish is one of my favorites.
Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen
5907 Roosevelt Boulevard
Delicious Mediterranean food just minutes from the house, (you could walk, I just prefer to drive). Check out the menu's special dishes! The stuffed eggplant dish is one of my favorites.
Want to smoke some hookah or eat some hummus while you listen to jazz at 12 am? This is the place for you! Sunday nights are jazz night, so come check them out!
35 locals recommend
Casbah Cafe
3628 St Johns Ave
35 locals recommend
Want to smoke some hookah or eat some hummus while you listen to jazz at 12 am? This is the place for you! Sunday nights are jazz night, so come check them out!
DELICIOUS margaritas and amazing guacamole!!!
14 locals recommend
Iguana on Park
3638 Park Street
14 locals recommend
DELICIOUS margaritas and amazing guacamole!!!
Another tasty ramen joint with a great bar! Vegan options available too!
7 locals recommend
DOMU
4852 Town Center Pkwy
7 locals recommend
Another tasty ramen joint with a great bar! Vegan options available too!
Love anime? Love ramen or asian noodle soups? This is the place for you! Even has arcade games available!
6 locals recommend
Soupa Noodle Bar
4549 Southside Boulevard
6 locals recommend
Love anime? Love ramen or asian noodle soups? This is the place for you! Even has arcade games available!
Tasty BBQ place... check out the burnt ends!
37 locals recommend
MOJO no.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar
3572 St Johns Ave
37 locals recommend
Tasty BBQ place... check out the burnt ends!
One of my favorite BBQ places in JAX. Even has vegetarian/vegan options so everyone can enjoy! Their brisket is a must have!
49 locals recommend
The Bearded Pig
1808 Kings Avenue
49 locals recommend
One of my favorite BBQ places in JAX. Even has vegetarian/vegan options so everyone can enjoy! Their brisket is a must have!
Want really good pho? This is the place to go! Vegetarian and vegan options available!
7 locals recommend
Phở Today
9700 Deer Lake Ct
7 locals recommend
Want really good pho? This is the place to go! Vegetarian and vegan options available!
A Springfield gem! Homemade soups and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for some hearty, home cooking!
31 locals recommend
1748 bakehouse
1748 N Main St
31 locals recommend
A Springfield gem! Homemade soups and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for some hearty, home cooking!

Parks and Beaches

This is my FAVORITE park in Jacksonville. If you want to enjoy the city skyline or a beautiful sunset in a peaceful waterfront park, this is your place. You can also launch kayaks or boats from this park. Also has a children's playground for the kiddos!
8 locals recommend
Stockton Park
4021 Ortega Blvd
8 locals recommend
This is my FAVORITE park in Jacksonville. If you want to enjoy the city skyline or a beautiful sunset in a peaceful waterfront park, this is your place. You can also launch kayaks or boats from this park. Also has a children's playground for the kiddos!
Enjoy nature trails that lead to pristine beaches in a beautiful state park.
41 locals recommend
Little Talbot Island State Park
41 locals recommend
Enjoy nature trails that lead to pristine beaches in a beautiful state park.
HUGE park with lots to do! Located in Avondale, there are tennis courts, a children's playground, walking trails and great spots to picnic.
25 locals recommend
Boone Park
3700 Park St
25 locals recommend
HUGE park with lots to do! Located in Avondale, there are tennis courts, a children's playground, walking trails and great spots to picnic.
Natural park with a trail head within walking distance from our house. Enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of our city!
10 locals recommend
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
Norman Street
10 locals recommend
Natural park with a trail head within walking distance from our house. Enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of our city!
The closest beach with lots of nearby eateries.
16 locals recommend
JAX Beach
6 Beach Blvd
16 locals recommend
The closest beach with lots of nearby eateries.

Coffee

Owned by a Jax football player and his wife, this is a local favorite! One of my favorite places to work while I sip on an iced oat latte. Also has tasty breakfast sandwiches including vegetarian options!
6 locals recommend
SOCIAL HOUSE COFFEE
4204 Herschel St
6 locals recommend
Owned by a Jax football player and his wife, this is a local favorite! One of my favorite places to work while I sip on an iced oat latte. Also has tasty breakfast sandwiches including vegetarian options!
Another local favorite for coffee!
25 locals recommend
Vagabond Coffee
934 Edgewood Ave S
25 locals recommend
Another local favorite for coffee!
Tasty vegan cafe with delicious coffee and vegan breakfast options and sandwiches!
37 locals recommend
Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King St
37 locals recommend
Tasty vegan cafe with delicious coffee and vegan breakfast options and sandwiches!

Bars and Brewhouses!

A brewery with one of my favorite beers... Bait and Switch! Check this local favorite out and enjoy the chill vibes. You can bring in your own food too!
16 locals recommend
Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave S
16 locals recommend
A brewery with one of my favorite beers... Bait and Switch! Check this local favorite out and enjoy the chill vibes. You can bring in your own food too!
Love breweries? Here is a hidden gem located in Fernadina!
12 locals recommend
Mocama Beer Company
629 South 8th Street
12 locals recommend
Love breweries? Here is a hidden gem located in Fernadina!
Come checkout the most popular brewery in Jax! Duke's Brown Ale is a must try.
49 locals recommend
Bold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle St
49 locals recommend
Come checkout the most popular brewery in Jax! Duke's Brown Ale is a must try.
Located in San Marco, they have great beers. What more do I have to say?
62 locals recommend
Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks Ave
62 locals recommend
Located in San Marco, they have great beers. What more do I have to say?

Things to Do, Entertainment and Sports!

Come catch a Jag's game!
134 locals recommend
TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium Dr
134 locals recommend
Come catch a Jag's game!
Our MiLB team!
31 locals recommend
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club
301 A Philip Randolph Blvd
31 locals recommend
Our MiLB team!
Historic, two screen cinema and a local favorite!
101 locals recommend
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park St
101 locals recommend
Historic, two screen cinema and a local favorite!
Takes place every Saturday! Come check out local artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more!
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave
173 locals recommend
Takes place every Saturday! Come check out local artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more!