Southbank Travel Guide
Jacksonville





Popular places to visit

Friendship Park
Friendship Park is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the lively festivals in this vibrant area.

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 beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Mayport Naval Station
Mayport Naval Station is just one of the places to see in Jacksonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

University of North Florida
Explore the campus of University of North Florida during your stay in Jacksonville. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

EverBank Stadium
Catch an event at EverBank Stadium during your trip to Jacksonville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southbank

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
"There was a lot of construction on the property and the staff were frustrated. Check in was slow."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
"Hotel needs updates"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
"Very clean. Great breakfast with a great hostess."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"Room was very clean, air conditioner was very loud at night so couldn’t get a good night’s rest. Garbage cans around property were full of garbage, to the point there was no room to throw away garbage. Staff was kind."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
"We were in town for a concert and got back to the hotel late and there was also an IronMan Marathon race in town and a lot of those folks got back to the hotel late and yet they quit delivering room service at 11:00 p.m. That was a complete disappointment. So we went to bed hungry."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
"Clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southbank

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.

San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

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.

Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest
While visiting Northwest, you might make a stop by sights like Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.

Arlington
If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
