Southside Travel Guide
Jacksonville
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.
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.
Morocco Shrine Center
After visiting Morocco Shrine Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Mayo Clinic Florida
If Mayo Clinic Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
After visiting Jacksonville Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jacksonville. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Southside
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Excellent for the price and access to restaurants. Friendly personnel. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Great water pressure.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Midtown Lodge
Staff is nice
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Great clean hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
very friendly staff!! i love staying here!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville/Butler Blvd
The staff was great!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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.
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.
