Shopping
Best places to shop in and around Jacksonville.
If you aren’t into the St. John’s Town Center you may want to check out The Avenues. It is more of a traditional mall within a short distance to the property. A few stores and restaurants to choose from.
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The Avenues
10300 Southside BlvdIf you aren’t into the St. John’s Town Center you may want to check out The Avenues. It is more of a traditional mall within a short distance to the property. A few stores and restaurants to choose from.
Orange Park Mall
1910 Wells RdLots of retail stores to choose from along with a large food selection. Dine and shop in one location.
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St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrLots of retail stores to choose from along with a large food selection. Dine and shop in one location.
Food scene
A multitude of restaurants to choose from; 2 star to 5 star establishments. High end shopping selections as well. You can’t go wrong with St. John’s.
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St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrA multitude of restaurants to choose from; 2 star to 5 star establishments. High end shopping selections as well. You can’t go wrong with St. John’s.
III Forks
9822 Tapestry Park CircleHigh end, romantic, elegant dining, great steaks!
The Melting Pot
7860 Gate PkwyUnique dining experience. Romantic, fun and delicious.
The tacos 🌮 are bomb! Try birria tacos and the Mexican street corn. It’s located right up the block.
El Agave Azul Jacksonville
8763 Old Kings Road SouthThe tacos 🌮 are bomb! Try birria tacos and the Mexican street corn. It’s located right up the block.
If you want good authentic Caribbean food this is the spot to go! Their Jamaican curry chicken and oxtails are AMAZING!
Mad O Seafood
9735 Old Saint Augustine RoadIf you want good authentic Caribbean food this is the spot to go! Their Jamaican curry chicken and oxtails are AMAZING!
Lovely rooftop bar/restaurant with top notch steaks. If you are a steak lover Cowford is a great choice. Dress accordingly for this establishment as it’s a bit upscale.
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Cowford Chophouse
101 E Bay StLovely rooftop bar/restaurant with top notch steaks. If you are a steak lover Cowford is a great choice. Dress accordingly for this establishment as it’s a bit upscale.
Sightseeing
Perfect for sightseeing. Great food, tons of culture, great wine and lovely vibes. If you can make the short drive to St. Augustine it will be well worth it!
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St. Augustine
Perfect for sightseeing. Great food, tons of culture, great wine and lovely vibes. If you can make the short drive to St. Augustine it will be well worth it!
Just a few minutes down the road and worth the visit. Learn about Mandarin, one of Jacksonville’s most historic neighborhoods. Romantic, quiet and great photo ops as well. One of my favorite tranquil hideaways.
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Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
11964 Mandarin RdJust a few minutes down the road and worth the visit. Learn about Mandarin, one of Jacksonville’s most historic neighborhoods. Romantic, quiet and great photo ops as well. One of my favorite tranquil hideaways.
Entertainment
You can play ping pong, beer pong, chess and other board games while having a meal. It’s a pretty cool spot. They also host ping pong tournaments weekly.
Smash
8206 Philips HwyYou can play ping pong, beer pong, chess and other board games while having a meal. It’s a pretty cool spot. They also host ping pong tournaments weekly.
Fun escape room to challenge yourself and your friends/family. My friends loved it and had a ball!
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One Way Out Escape Room
8011 Philips HwyFun escape room to challenge yourself and your friends/family. My friends loved it and had a ball!
I didn’t realize how much fun ax throwing was. You can enjoy this activity with friends and family. They accept reservations and provide beer and snacks too. Good times.
Class Axe Throwing
9230 Arlington ExpyI didn’t realize how much fun ax throwing was. You can enjoy this activity with friends and family. They accept reservations and provide beer and snacks too. Good times.
Happy Hour
I visit Black Sheep rooftop bar during happy hour Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm. They have some amazing drink specials. The views from the rooftop are breathtaking.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak StI visit Black Sheep rooftop bar during happy hour Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm. They have some amazing drink specials. The views from the rooftop are breathtaking.
One of my personal favorites for weekend brunch, or weekday happy hour. This place has a nice rooftop bar with cool views of the city.
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Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StOne of my personal favorites for weekend brunch, or weekday happy hour. This place has a nice rooftop bar with cool views of the city.
Wicked Barley Brewing Company
4100 Baymeadows RdAmazing Craft Beers! Must check it out!
I truly don’t want to tell anyone about this place as it is my favorite hidden gem. The Tiki Lounge is an a awesomely decorated happy hour joint. Unique special touches, Asian appetizers and specialty cocktails. I love the vibes here.
Pagoda Restaurant
8617 Baymeadows RdI truly don’t want to tell anyone about this place as it is my favorite hidden gem. The Tiki Lounge is an a awesomely decorated happy hour joint. Unique special touches, Asian appetizers and specialty cocktails. I love the vibes here.
Grocery Stores
Grocery stores close to the condo
Trader Joe's
11112 San Jose BlvdGreat grocery store to pick up organic, fresh, specialty foods.
Whole Foods Market
10601 San Jose BlvdWinn-Dixie
8775 Old Kings Rd SPublix Super Market
10500 San Jose Blvd