Angie’s Listings of GREAT PLACES
City/town information
Localities that are within 10 to 30 minutes away from where you are staying.
The City of Atlantic Beach has two miles of white sandy beach with 18 ocean beach accesses. It is about 10 minutes from our home. In addition to the beach, the City has sixty-five acres dedicated to parks, including the Dutton Island Preserve on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Bull Memorial Park has a tennis court (first come-first served), a playground, and an open serene park setting to kick back and relax, play with the kids in the open grass area, home of Acoustic Nights, just 2 blocks from the beach.
Jack Russell Park, one of Atlantic Beach’s most frequently used parks, rests on 12 acres and consists of a large picnic pavilion (available by reservation), 6 tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, 2 playground areas, 2 baseball diamonds, a full basketball court, and soccer field. Home of Family Fun Day & Campout.
Donner Park has a full basketball court, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, picnic pavilion (available by reservation), soccer/football field and playground. Home of Flag Football and Fall Festival.
Johansen Park is a tree lined/canopy serene park with benches to enjoy serenity and peacefulness under the canopy of beautiful trees. Home of Shakespeare in the Park, Arts in the Park and Jazz Festival.
Jordan Park has a beautiful playground, basketball court, and large picnic pavilion (available by reservation). Home of the City’s Egg Hunt.
The Oceanside Rotary Skate Park is also located at Russell Park. Russell Park is home to the Atlantic Beach Athletic Association (baseball), First Coast Soccer, tennis courts are on a first come-first served basis - No tournament playing allowed.
Tideviews Park is located on the Intracoastal with a kayak ramp, sunset pier to watch beautiful sunsets, fishing dock, hiking trails and more. A beautiful place to enjoy the natural habitat of the land and water in Atlantic Beach.
https://coab.us/
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Atlantic Beach
800 Beach AveThe City of Atlantic Beach has two miles of white sandy beach with 18 ocean beach accesses. It is about 10 minutes from our home. In addition to the beach, the City has sixty-five acres dedicated to parks, including the Dutton Island Preserve on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Bull Memorial Park has a tennis court (first come-first served), a playground, and an open serene park setting to kick back and relax, play with the kids in the open grass area, home of Acoustic Nights, just 2 blocks from the beach.
Jack Russell Park, one of Atlantic Beach’s most frequently used parks, rests on 12 acres and consists of a large picnic pavilion (available by reservation), 6 tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, 2 playground areas, 2 baseball diamonds, a full basketball court, and soccer field. Home of Family Fun Day & Campout.
Donner Park has a full basketball court, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, picnic pavilion (available by reservation), soccer/football field and playground. Home of Flag Football and Fall Festival.
Johansen Park is a tree lined/canopy serene park with benches to enjoy serenity and peacefulness under the canopy of beautiful trees. Home of Shakespeare in the Park, Arts in the Park and Jazz Festival.
Jordan Park has a beautiful playground, basketball court, and large picnic pavilion (available by reservation). Home of the City’s Egg Hunt.
The Oceanside Rotary Skate Park is also located at Russell Park. Russell Park is home to the Atlantic Beach Athletic Association (baseball), First Coast Soccer, tennis courts are on a first come-first served basis - No tournament playing allowed.
Tideviews Park is located on the Intracoastal with a kayak ramp, sunset pier to watch beautiful sunsets, fishing dock, hiking trails and more. A beautiful place to enjoy the natural habitat of the land and water in Atlantic Beach.
https://coab.us/
The City of Neptune Beach is a small, quiet coastal community nestled on the northeast coast of Florida between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. It is about 10 minutes away from our home.
Neptune Beach has a comfortable, casual and laid-back atmosphere that invites people of all ages to enjoy the beach and other areas of natural beauty. The hard-packed sand is great for cycling and the waves are ideal for surfing.
The name Neptune Beach has origins dating back to the year 1922 when Dan Wheeler built his own train station next to his home and named it Neptune. Mr. Wheeler had been informed that if he were to build a station, the train would be required to stop. The construction of the station eliminated his walking to Mayport in order to take the train to work in Jacksonville. The station was located where the Sea Turtle Inn is now located.
The area remained a part of Jacksonville Beach until the tax revolt of 1931, when on August 11, the residents of Neptune voted 113 to 31 to secede from Jacksonville Beach and incorporate the City of Neptune Beach.
https://www.ci.neptune-beach.fl.us/
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Neptune Beach
The City of Neptune Beach is a small, quiet coastal community nestled on the northeast coast of Florida between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. It is about 10 minutes away from our home.
Neptune Beach has a comfortable, casual and laid-back atmosphere that invites people of all ages to enjoy the beach and other areas of natural beauty. The hard-packed sand is great for cycling and the waves are ideal for surfing.
The name Neptune Beach has origins dating back to the year 1922 when Dan Wheeler built his own train station next to his home and named it Neptune. Mr. Wheeler had been informed that if he were to build a station, the train would be required to stop. The construction of the station eliminated his walking to Mayport in order to take the train to work in Jacksonville. The station was located where the Sea Turtle Inn is now located.
The area remained a part of Jacksonville Beach until the tax revolt of 1931, when on August 11, the residents of Neptune voted 113 to 31 to secede from Jacksonville Beach and incorporate the City of Neptune Beach.
https://www.ci.neptune-beach.fl.us/
A short drive toward the coast from our home, Ponte Vedra Beach is synonymous with golf – though it offers many other allures.
The PGA Tour and The Players Championship are played at TPC Sawgrass, home of the famous 17th-hole island green.
But don’t forget that the word "beach" is part of this destination’s name. Mickler's Landing Beach, a dog-friendly county beachside park, is a main access point for Ponte Vedra beach.
And Ponte Vedra Beach’s 40-foot sand dunes are among the highest in Florida. From their peak, they race down to white sand beaches made from Appalachian quartz and ancient coquina.
Seaside resorts and private escapes can be found in the twisted oaks and hammocks of the wild palmettos.
Miles of fresh-water streams, creeks and lagoons course through the natural area of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Of course, elegant shopping and fine dining in Ponte Vedra Beach also are widely available.
For more information and ideas, check out VisitPonteVedra.com.
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Ponte Vedra Beach
A short drive toward the coast from our home, Ponte Vedra Beach is synonymous with golf – though it offers many other allures.
The PGA Tour and The Players Championship are played at TPC Sawgrass, home of the famous 17th-hole island green.
But don’t forget that the word "beach" is part of this destination’s name. Mickler's Landing Beach, a dog-friendly county beachside park, is a main access point for Ponte Vedra beach.
And Ponte Vedra Beach’s 40-foot sand dunes are among the highest in Florida. From their peak, they race down to white sand beaches made from Appalachian quartz and ancient coquina.
Seaside resorts and private escapes can be found in the twisted oaks and hammocks of the wild palmettos.
Miles of fresh-water streams, creeks and lagoons course through the natural area of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Of course, elegant shopping and fine dining in Ponte Vedra Beach also are widely available.
For more information and ideas, check out VisitPonteVedra.com.
Jacksonville’s history, arts and cultural community shines bright with stand-out museums, boutique galleries, and performing arts galore. Experience a unique blend of festivals, live music, art events, and exhibitions.
As a melting pot of cultures and races since 1564, Jacksonville is proud of its vast heritage and culture, and eager to welcome new visitors to discover it!
Art and history are an everyday/everywhere occurrence in Jax and you can experience it in our hip historic neighborhoods, in Downtown through our active Art in Public Spaces Program, at one of our Jacksonville Symphony concerts, at our Jacksonville Jazz Festival, during our numerous street fairs and craft markets, and inside our thought provoking world-class museums, some of the most visited in the Southeast. This vibrant mix of old southern charm, and modern Florida flair, make Jacksonville one of the Top Art Cities in the Southeast.
So, make sure to stop, look around you, and experience the culture of the city everywhere you go. Local, national and international artists have left their mark all over Jacksonville while drawing inspiration from our river, our beaches, our many natural wonders and our long list of outstanding residents.
Read more on How to Experience Jacksonville's Art & Culture.
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/jacksonville/experience-jacksonville-art-culture.html
https://www.visitjacksonville.com/
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s history, arts and cultural community shines bright with stand-out museums, boutique galleries, and performing arts galore. Experience a unique blend of festivals, live music, art events, and exhibitions.
As a melting pot of cultures and races since 1564, Jacksonville is proud of its vast heritage and culture, and eager to welcome new visitors to discover it!
Art and history are an everyday/everywhere occurrence in Jax and you can experience it in our hip historic neighborhoods, in Downtown through our active Art in Public Spaces Program, at one of our Jacksonville Symphony concerts, at our Jacksonville Jazz Festival, during our numerous street fairs and craft markets, and inside our thought provoking world-class museums, some of the most visited in the Southeast. This vibrant mix of old southern charm, and modern Florida flair, make Jacksonville one of the Top Art Cities in the Southeast.
So, make sure to stop, look around you, and experience the culture of the city everywhere you go. Local, national and international artists have left their mark all over Jacksonville while drawing inspiration from our river, our beaches, our many natural wonders and our long list of outstanding residents.
Read more on How to Experience Jacksonville's Art & Culture.
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/jacksonville/experience-jacksonville-art-culture.html
https://www.visitjacksonville.com/
Visitors will find an array of attractions in the nation's oldest city. From living history museums like the Castillo de San Marcos to Gilded-Age hotels, swashbuckling adventures and specialized tours in the air, on the sea, and in the heart of the historic district, Saint Augustine has it all!
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/things-to-do
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St. Augustine
Visitors will find an array of attractions in the nation's oldest city. From living history museums like the Castillo de San Marcos to Gilded-Age hotels, swashbuckling adventures and specialized tours in the air, on the sea, and in the heart of the historic district, Saint Augustine has it all!
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/things-to-do
St. Augustine boasts 42 miles of beautiful beaches, from the pristine coast of Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine Beach's lively surf and south to the wide sands of Crescent Beach. Visitors can browse for the perfect spot for a picnic, a wedding, a family outing, or just a place to spend some time basking in the sun. Fishing, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, and nature watching are some of the many beach activities available in the area.
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/things-to-do/beaches
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St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetSt. Augustine boasts 42 miles of beautiful beaches, from the pristine coast of Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine Beach's lively surf and south to the wide sands of Crescent Beach. Visitors can browse for the perfect spot for a picnic, a wedding, a family outing, or just a place to spend some time basking in the sun. Fishing, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, and nature watching are some of the many beach activities available in the area.
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/things-to-do/beaches
Shopping
St. Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrGreat outdoor shopping mall
The Avenues
10300 Southside BlvdIndoor shopping mall
Outlet mall near St. Augustine. Approximately 25 minutes away.
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St. Augustine Premium Outlets
2700 FL-16Outlet mall near St. Augustine. Approximately 25 minutes away.
Food scene
Great French restaurant. Bistro X has been providing an energetic and rustic setting to enjoy seasonally inspired French Fusion cuisine for over 21 years. Named after the French town in Aix-En-Provence, the menu is meant to reflect the “laissez-faire” attitude of the European dining experience. Exposed brick walls, a wood fired oven, and an open chef’s kitchen create a warm and buzzing dining environment for any occasion.
Attached to the main dining room, is our own bohemian watering hole, Bar X. Bustling with live music, vibrant colors, and a glowing backlit onyx bar, Bar X is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a dining experience rooted in the senses.
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Bistro Aix
1440 San Marco BlvdGreat French restaurant. Bistro X has been providing an energetic and rustic setting to enjoy seasonally inspired French Fusion cuisine for over 21 years. Named after the French town in Aix-En-Provence, the menu is meant to reflect the “laissez-faire” attitude of the European dining experience. Exposed brick walls, a wood fired oven, and an open chef’s kitchen create a warm and buzzing dining environment for any occasion.
Attached to the main dining room, is our own bohemian watering hole, Bar X. Bustling with live music, vibrant colors, and a glowing backlit onyx bar, Bar X is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a dining experience rooted in the senses.
Contemporary & elegant option for innovative New American dishes plus an impressive wine list. Food and ambiance are spectacular
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Matthew's Restaurant
2107 Hendricks AveContemporary & elegant option for innovative New American dishes plus an impressive wine list. Food and ambiance are spectacular
Great seafood! Did I say GREAT SEAFOOD?!! This Seafood Restaurant is in Atlantic Beach, FL ·
It is actually Safe Harbor Seafood Market and restaurant.
The bustling seafood market on the river serves over-the-counter catch in a no-frills pierside setting. Eat great food at the dockside restaurant. Be sure to get your discount if you are in the military. Prices are great even without the discount.
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Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StGreat seafood! Did I say GREAT SEAFOOD?!! This Seafood Restaurant is in Atlantic Beach, FL ·
It is actually Safe Harbor Seafood Market and restaurant.
The bustling seafood market on the river serves over-the-counter catch in a no-frills pierside setting. Eat great food at the dockside restaurant. Be sure to get your discount if you are in the military. Prices are great even without the discount.
Take it from someone who lived in Texas, the food is great. Be sure to order the QUESO CON CHORIZO.
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Casa Maria
2429 3rd St STake it from someone who lived in Texas, the food is great. Be sure to order the QUESO CON CHORIZO.
Consistently voted one of the best restaurants in Northeast Florida, bb’s restaurant and bar never cease to please and surprise the palate of discerning diners, locals, and visitors alike. We are conveniently located in Jacksonville’s South Bank Area, mere minutes from Historic San Marco and the downtown business district. Our award-winning wine list, creative daily specials, and house-made desserts will have you return for more. Whether you are seeking a groovy place to unwind after work, or one world cuisine with an eclectic flair before enjoying an evening at the symphony, bb’s restaurant and bar is definitely the place to b.
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bb's restaurant and bar
1019 Hendricks AveConsistently voted one of the best restaurants in Northeast Florida, bb’s restaurant and bar never cease to please and surprise the palate of discerning diners, locals, and visitors alike. We are conveniently located in Jacksonville’s South Bank Area, mere minutes from Historic San Marco and the downtown business district. Our award-winning wine list, creative daily specials, and house-made desserts will have you return for more. Whether you are seeking a groovy place to unwind after work, or one world cuisine with an eclectic flair before enjoying an evening at the symphony, bb’s restaurant and bar is definitely the place to b.
The exquisite Columbia Restaurant sits in the heart of St. Augustine in the historic district of the nation’s oldest city, which was founded in 1565.
Enjoy our award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine while eating lunch or dinner in our dining rooms filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains.
Here you can enjoy a taste of fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, along with century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Red Snapper "Alicante," Pompano en Papillot, Roast Pork "A la Cubana" and Filet Mignon "Chacho."
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Columbia Restaurant
98 St George StThe exquisite Columbia Restaurant sits in the heart of St. Augustine in the historic district of the nation’s oldest city, which was founded in 1565.
Enjoy our award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine while eating lunch or dinner in our dining rooms filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains.
Here you can enjoy a taste of fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, along with century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Red Snapper "Alicante," Pompano en Papillot, Roast Pork "A la Cubana" and Filet Mignon "Chacho."
For over 70 successful years, the Ponce family has owned and operated the Conch House Marina Resort. The Ponce family one of the oldest families in the United States and has been in St. Augustine for over 400 years. The property was purchased in 1946 by Jimmy Ponce and his wife Jackie, and was once the Coast Guard gunnery station.
The business started as a 4 room hotel, called Ponces By The Sea in which the family lived in one room and rented the other rooms to guests. The Ponce family has been in the hospitality business for over 150 yrs, and it started with Ponces Sweet Shop which used to be in town behind the old opera house.
The next venture was the Old Dutch Tavern, fashioned after a dutch windmill. (A picture of the Tavern can be seen inside the Captain's Room Bar). The Tavern was located just west of the Conch House on Anastasia Boulevard, just before the bridge of lions. If you ask any of the old timers, they would tell you this was the place to go. Originally opened as a gambling house, until gambling was outlawed, it became a restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood and the best fried shrimp. They still use the fried shrimp recipe as their great grandfather did back then.
Visit The Conch House, a piece of St. Augustine history.
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The Conch House Restaurant
57 Comares AveFor over 70 successful years, the Ponce family has owned and operated the Conch House Marina Resort. The Ponce family one of the oldest families in the United States and has been in St. Augustine for over 400 years. The property was purchased in 1946 by Jimmy Ponce and his wife Jackie, and was once the Coast Guard gunnery station.
The business started as a 4 room hotel, called Ponces By The Sea in which the family lived in one room and rented the other rooms to guests. The Ponce family has been in the hospitality business for over 150 yrs, and it started with Ponces Sweet Shop which used to be in town behind the old opera house.
The next venture was the Old Dutch Tavern, fashioned after a dutch windmill. (A picture of the Tavern can be seen inside the Captain's Room Bar). The Tavern was located just west of the Conch House on Anastasia Boulevard, just before the bridge of lions. If you ask any of the old timers, they would tell you this was the place to go. Originally opened as a gambling house, until gambling was outlawed, it became a restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood and the best fried shrimp. They still use the fried shrimp recipe as their great grandfather did back then.
Visit The Conch House, a piece of St. Augustine history.
At A1A Ale Works, their passion is to produce and deliver to guests the highest quality and freshest products.
Their tradition of food made fresh, from scratch, and unique selection of rotating craft beers are the most evident examples of this passion. The restaurant and staff offer a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, fresh food carefully and creatively prepared, specially selected craft beers and other fine beverages. This combination of elements makes a great dining experience possible.
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A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
1 King StAt A1A Ale Works, their passion is to produce and deliver to guests the highest quality and freshest products.
Their tradition of food made fresh, from scratch, and unique selection of rotating craft beers are the most evident examples of this passion. The restaurant and staff offer a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, attentive and friendly service, fresh food carefully and creatively prepared, specially selected craft beers and other fine beverages. This combination of elements makes a great dining experience possible.
They've Been Known To Serve A Good Za.
Moon Dog pie house serves authentic made-to-order New York Thin and Chicago deep-dish pizzas in an eclectic, funky and family-friendly environment.
Moon Dog Pie House
116 Bartram Oaks WalkThey've Been Known To Serve A Good Za.
Moon Dog pie house serves authentic made-to-order New York Thin and Chicago deep-dish pizzas in an eclectic, funky and family-friendly environment.
If you like great sangria, you will NOT be disappointed. Quaint, lively wine & tapas bar with specialty sangrias, patio seating & frequent live music.
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Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar
35 Hypolita StIf you like great sangria, you will NOT be disappointed. Quaint, lively wine & tapas bar with specialty sangrias, patio seating & frequent live music.
III Forks Steakhouse offers Jacksonville a contemporary take on the classic upscale steakhouse in popular Tapestry Park. This modern steakhouse restaurant is sizzling with style. III Forks Steakhouse features a lively bar and lounge area along with menu items featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood as well as lighter, local favorites. When you enter, the inviting foyer welcomes you with an array of over 1,500 fine wines from the spectacular glass wine room.
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III Forks
9822 Tapestry Park CircleIII Forks Steakhouse offers Jacksonville a contemporary take on the classic upscale steakhouse in popular Tapestry Park. This modern steakhouse restaurant is sizzling with style. III Forks Steakhouse features a lively bar and lounge area along with menu items featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood as well as lighter, local favorites. When you enter, the inviting foyer welcomes you with an array of over 1,500 fine wines from the spectacular glass wine room.
A WINE-DRIVEN DINING EXPERIENCE, INSPIRED BY NAPA VALLEY’S WINE COUNTRY.
Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is built upon the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections.
HANDCRAFTED WINE
At Cooper’s Hawk, they understand that great wines begin in the vineyard. Their winemaker and his team travel the globe looking for the very best grapes and when they are particularly impressed – whether it be in Chile, France, California or Washington – they work with the wine grower to begin crafting their wines. The winemaker nurtures each wine according to its individual needs to craft the best wine possible. It’s this philosophy that has led to hundreds of national and international awards for our collection.
MODERN CASUAL DINING
Cooper’s Hawk has created a modern, casual dining experience with warm hospitality in an inviting upscale setting. Their culinary team has designed a contemporary American menu infused with flavors from around the world. Each dish is made fresh in our scratch kitchen, incorporating peak-of-season ingredients, and listed with a bin number to guide you to your selection’s perfect wine match.
NAPA-STYLE TASTING ROOM & ARTISANAL MARKET
The Tasting Rooms embrace the rich experience of Napa, providing guests the opportunity to explore and expand their palates and enrich their wine journey. High-end decanters, wine accessories, and gifts, along with their very own gourmet food line, allow guests to live the Cooper’s Hawk lifestyle at home.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4850 Big Island DriveA WINE-DRIVEN DINING EXPERIENCE, INSPIRED BY NAPA VALLEY’S WINE COUNTRY.
Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is built upon the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections.
HANDCRAFTED WINE
At Cooper’s Hawk, they understand that great wines begin in the vineyard. Their winemaker and his team travel the globe looking for the very best grapes and when they are particularly impressed – whether it be in Chile, France, California or Washington – they work with the wine grower to begin crafting their wines. The winemaker nurtures each wine according to its individual needs to craft the best wine possible. It’s this philosophy that has led to hundreds of national and international awards for our collection.
MODERN CASUAL DINING
Cooper’s Hawk has created a modern, casual dining experience with warm hospitality in an inviting upscale setting. Their culinary team has designed a contemporary American menu infused with flavors from around the world. Each dish is made fresh in our scratch kitchen, incorporating peak-of-season ingredients, and listed with a bin number to guide you to your selection’s perfect wine match.
NAPA-STYLE TASTING ROOM & ARTISANAL MARKET
The Tasting Rooms embrace the rich experience of Napa, providing guests the opportunity to explore and expand their palates and enrich their wine journey. High-end decanters, wine accessories, and gifts, along with their very own gourmet food line, allow guests to live the Cooper’s Hawk lifestyle at home.
Coastal Casual
AT ITS BEST
Specializing in coastal southern cuisine, Barbara Jean's On The Water is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, conveniently located in Ponte Vedra Beach and offering picturesque views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Ideal for a sunset dinner, brunch, cocktails on the back deck, or a relaxing lunch with breathtaking views, you can expect a one-of-a-kind dining experience you’re sure to remember.
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Barbara Jean's On The Water
15 S Roscoe BlvdCoastal Casual
AT ITS BEST
Specializing in coastal southern cuisine, Barbara Jean's On The Water is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, conveniently located in Ponte Vedra Beach and offering picturesque views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Ideal for a sunset dinner, brunch, cocktails on the back deck, or a relaxing lunch with breathtaking views, you can expect a one-of-a-kind dining experience you’re sure to remember.
Julington Creek Fish Camp
12760 San Jose BlvdGreat food and atmosphere!
Sightseeing
There are so many things to see in Jacksonville. Here is a list of my favorites
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many people came to Florida. Some, like Zephaniah Kingsley, sought to make their fortunes by obtaining land and establishing plantations. Others were forced to come to Florida to work on those plantations, their labor providing wealth to the people who owned them. Some of the enslaved would later become free landowners, struggling to keep their footing in a dangerous time of shifting alliances and politics. All of these people played a part in the history of Kingsley Plantation.
https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/historyculture/kp.htm
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Kingsley Plantation
11676 Palmetto AveDuring the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many people came to Florida. Some, like Zephaniah Kingsley, sought to make their fortunes by obtaining land and establishing plantations. Others were forced to come to Florida to work on those plantations, their labor providing wealth to the people who owned them. Some of the enslaved would later become free landowners, struggling to keep their footing in a dangerous time of shifting alliances and politics. All of these people played a part in the history of Kingsley Plantation.
https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/historyculture/kp.htm
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrBuilt by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
In 1589 Italian cartographer (mapmaker), Giovanni Battista Boazio published his map of the raid of Sir Francis Drake on St. Augustine three years earlier. The map is the first documented archival reference of a wooden watchtower at the end of Anastasia Island. The watchtowers were erected by the Spanish crown during the building of the Castillo De San Marcos to keep enemy ships from taking Anastasia Island. The watchtower at the north end of the island eventually became the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and the one at the sound end became Fort Matanzas National Monument.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrIn 1589 Italian cartographer (mapmaker), Giovanni Battista Boazio published his map of the raid of Sir Francis Drake on St. Augustine three years earlier. The map is the first documented archival reference of a wooden watchtower at the end of Anastasia Island. The watchtowers were erected by the Spanish crown during the building of the Castillo De San Marcos to keep enemy ships from taking Anastasia Island. The watchtower at the north end of the island eventually became the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and the one at the sound end became Fort Matanzas National Monument.
Home of Harriet Beecher-Stowe. Yes, that is correct. One would not expect her to come to the South so soon after the Civil War, but she chose Mandarin as her winter home in 1867. She first assisted her son Frederick as he began a cotton farm operation at “Laurel Grove” (now Orange Park) in Clay County. They had to row across the St. Johns to pick up the mail in Mandarin, and it is said that she fell in love with the area and wanted it for her winter refuge. Though she was not welcomed by all in the area, in 1873 she wrote, “I came to Florida the year after the war and held property in Duval County ever since. In all this time I have not received even an incivility from any native Floridian.”
Her “cottage” was on the river just east of the location of today’s Mandarin Community Club. It became a meeting place for Bible studies taught by her husband Calvin, often meeting on the large front porch facing the river. Oranges from her grove were shipped to the North on the local steamships. She was very active in community life. Her family helped organize the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, and she was instrumental in convincing the Freedman’s Bureau to build a school for African-American children in Mandarin.
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Mandarin Museum & Historical Society
11964 Mandarin RdHome of Harriet Beecher-Stowe. Yes, that is correct. One would not expect her to come to the South so soon after the Civil War, but she chose Mandarin as her winter home in 1867. She first assisted her son Frederick as he began a cotton farm operation at “Laurel Grove” (now Orange Park) in Clay County. They had to row across the St. Johns to pick up the mail in Mandarin, and it is said that she fell in love with the area and wanted it for her winter refuge. Though she was not welcomed by all in the area, in 1873 she wrote, “I came to Florida the year after the war and held property in Duval County ever since. In all this time I have not received even an incivility from any native Floridian.”
Her “cottage” was on the river just east of the location of today’s Mandarin Community Club. It became a meeting place for Bible studies taught by her husband Calvin, often meeting on the large front porch facing the river. Oranges from her grove were shipped to the North on the local steamships. She was very active in community life. Her family helped organize the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, and she was instrumental in convincing the Freedman’s Bureau to build a school for African-American children in Mandarin.
Discover the strange, the shocking, and beautiful at Ripley's Believe It or Not! on San Marco Avenue. Enjoy incredible eye-popping exhibits where you can pose with the world’s tallest man, lose yourself in some mind-boggling visual illusions, and even see a vampire kit! The array of weird will leave you awe-struck. You've found your one-stop family fun in St. Augustine!
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
19 San Marco AveDiscover the strange, the shocking, and beautiful at Ripley's Believe It or Not! on San Marco Avenue. Enjoy incredible eye-popping exhibits where you can pose with the world’s tallest man, lose yourself in some mind-boggling visual illusions, and even see a vampire kit! The array of weird will leave you awe-struck. You've found your one-stop family fun in St. Augustine!
The Ancient City, St. Augustine, is the oldest city in the United States and founded by Don Pedro de Aviles of Spain in 1585.
Each year visitors come to explore the more than four centuries of history, exquisite architecture, beautiful natural scenery and pristine Atlantic Coast beaches. Among those visitors are those with an affinity for apparitions and the paranormal—because inside the walls of the historic buildings, along the cobblestone streets and lingering among the people, there are many spirits of those who’ve lived and died here, those who’ve chosen never to leave.
Haunted History Tour of St Augustine
32A St George StThe Ancient City, St. Augustine, is the oldest city in the United States and founded by Don Pedro de Aviles of Spain in 1585.
Each year visitors come to explore the more than four centuries of history, exquisite architecture, beautiful natural scenery and pristine Atlantic Coast beaches. Among those visitors are those with an affinity for apparitions and the paranormal—because inside the walls of the historic buildings, along the cobblestone streets and lingering among the people, there are many spirits of those who’ve lived and died here, those who’ve chosen never to leave.
Today, San Sebastian ranks as one of Florida's premium wineries, and remains a pioneer in the development of premium, sparkling and dessert wines from Muscadine grapes. Vinifera wines are also produced to include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon and are marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes. Port and Cream Sherry dessert wines are also produced by and sold under the San Sebastian brand. Together, these labels have won many awards for excellence in winemaking, over 744 so far with more to come each season.
https://www.sansebastianwinery.com/
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San Sebastian Winery
157 King StToday, San Sebastian ranks as one of Florida's premium wineries, and remains a pioneer in the development of premium, sparkling and dessert wines from Muscadine grapes. Vinifera wines are also produced to include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon and are marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes. Port and Cream Sherry dessert wines are also produced by and sold under the San Sebastian brand. Together, these labels have won many awards for excellence in winemaking, over 744 so far with more to come each season.
https://www.sansebastianwinery.com/
Leisure
Approximately 10 minutes away, TPC Sawgrass offers two championship golf courses that are open for the public to enjoy – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, and Dye’s Valley Course.
Ranked as #1 on Golf Advisor’s 2017 – Top 10 Golf Courses in the US, TPC Sawgrass is also a three-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. They have been honored as a top-10 ranked resort golf course in the United States and the top-ranked golf course in Florida, by Golfweek magazine. The Club is also part of the PGA TOUR’s acclaimed TPC Network, which includes sister golf courses such as TPC Scottsdale, host of the Waste Management Phoenix Open and TPC Southwind, host of the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Master architect Pete Dye designed both golf courses, with The Stadium Course being the most recognizable thanks to the intimidating par-3, 17th hole that features the famed island green.
Dye’s Valley Course was recently recognized in Golfweek Magazine as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” in the state of Florida. With the same standards of excellence found at the Stadium Course, but a quieter, unassuming feel, Dye’s Valley Course rounds out a complete experience at TPC Sawgrass. Unparalleled golf is just the beginning of what makes your TPC Sawgrass experience during your Florida golf vacation so extraordinary. As our guest, you’re invited to take advantage of all the services and amenities we offer:
Award Winning Restaurants
Weddings
Corporate & Charitable Groups
Groups & Outings
Membership
Book a Tee Time: https://tpcsawgrass.ezlinksgolf.com/index.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic#/preSearch
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TPC Sawgrass
110 Championship WayApproximately 10 minutes away, TPC Sawgrass offers two championship golf courses that are open for the public to enjoy – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, and Dye’s Valley Course.
Ranked as #1 on Golf Advisor’s 2017 – Top 10 Golf Courses in the US, TPC Sawgrass is also a three-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. They have been honored as a top-10 ranked resort golf course in the United States and the top-ranked golf course in Florida, by Golfweek magazine. The Club is also part of the PGA TOUR’s acclaimed TPC Network, which includes sister golf courses such as TPC Scottsdale, host of the Waste Management Phoenix Open and TPC Southwind, host of the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Master architect Pete Dye designed both golf courses, with The Stadium Course being the most recognizable thanks to the intimidating par-3, 17th hole that features the famed island green.
Dye’s Valley Course was recently recognized in Golfweek Magazine as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” in the state of Florida. With the same standards of excellence found at the Stadium Course, but a quieter, unassuming feel, Dye’s Valley Course rounds out a complete experience at TPC Sawgrass. Unparalleled golf is just the beginning of what makes your TPC Sawgrass experience during your Florida golf vacation so extraordinary. As our guest, you’re invited to take advantage of all the services and amenities we offer:
Award Winning Restaurants
Weddings
Corporate & Charitable Groups
Groups & Outings
Membership
Book a Tee Time: https://tpcsawgrass.ezlinksgolf.com/index.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic#/preSearch
Cinemark Tinseltown and XD
4535 Southside BlvdCinemark Durbin Park & XD
435 Durbin Pavilion DrThe Flagship Park of Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Park is located in Jacksonville Beach. It is the largest Family Entertainment Center in northeast Florida. Offering individual & family fun for all ages, Adventure Landing can accommodate private and semi-private group events hosting thousands of guests. With over 5,000,000 visitors since opening, the Jacksonville Beach Park can proudly claim that Adventure Landing is the “Place to Play” for Florida families and visitors.
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Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdThe Flagship Park of Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Park is located in Jacksonville Beach. It is the largest Family Entertainment Center in northeast Florida. Offering individual & family fun for all ages, Adventure Landing can accommodate private and semi-private group events hosting thousands of guests. With over 5,000,000 visitors since opening, the Jacksonville Beach Park can proudly claim that Adventure Landing is the “Place to Play” for Florida families and visitors.
World-Class Medical Facilities
At Mayo Clinic in Florida which is 5 minutes away, innovative health care meets Southern hospitality. In the South, guests are treated like family. This Southern tradition extends to the Jacksonville campus of Mayo Clinic, where world-class providers and dedicated volunteers help you feel welcomed and comforted.
You may notice the Jacksonville campus is growing, as Mayo Clinic continues to add new facilities that will expand the options and services for patients. Combine that with Mayo's cutting-edge care and clinical expertise, and you truly have care focused on you.
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Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd SAt Mayo Clinic in Florida which is 5 minutes away, innovative health care meets Southern hospitality. In the South, guests are treated like family. This Southern tradition extends to the Jacksonville campus of Mayo Clinic, where world-class providers and dedicated volunteers help you feel welcomed and comforted.
You may notice the Jacksonville campus is growing, as Mayo Clinic continues to add new facilities that will expand the options and services for patients. Combine that with Mayo's cutting-edge care and clinical expertise, and you truly have care focused on you.
Your family’s health is your top priority – that’s why you choose top-ranked care. Baptist Medical Center South is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top five hospitals in Florida. Patients benefit from the skilled and caring team at our state-of-the-art campus, which includes a much-sought-after Labor & Delivery Center, adult ER, surgery center, imaging, and pediatric Wolfson Children’s ER.
Designed with input from local parents, the Wolfson Children’s Hospital ER has its own dedicated parking area, entrance, waiting room and whimsical décor. Better yet, it’s staffed by medical experts who know and understand children to get them on the road to recovery.
Baptist South, Jacksonville
Interstate 95Your family’s health is your top priority – that’s why you choose top-ranked care. Baptist Medical Center South is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top five hospitals in Florida. Patients benefit from the skilled and caring team at our state-of-the-art campus, which includes a much-sought-after Labor & Delivery Center, adult ER, surgery center, imaging, and pediatric Wolfson Children’s ER.
Designed with input from local parents, the Wolfson Children’s Hospital ER has its own dedicated parking area, entrance, waiting room and whimsical décor. Better yet, it’s staffed by medical experts who know and understand children to get them on the road to recovery.
Recognized year after year as one of America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Wolfson Children's Hospital of Jacksonville, Florida is the only full-service tertiary hospital for children in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. They are a non-profit organization that provides care for all children, regardless of their ability to pay.
US News Best Children's Hospitals Ranked in Three Specialties 2020-2021
Wolfson Children's Hospital works as one team with world-renowned partners to provide top-notch resources and outstanding care to children. Their medical faculty includes pediatric subspecialists with Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, the University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic.
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Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential DrRecognized year after year as one of America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Wolfson Children's Hospital of Jacksonville, Florida is the only full-service tertiary hospital for children in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. They are a non-profit organization that provides care for all children, regardless of their ability to pay.
US News Best Children's Hospitals Ranked in Three Specialties 2020-2021
Wolfson Children's Hospital works as one team with world-renowned partners to provide top-notch resources and outstanding care to children. Their medical faculty includes pediatric subspecialists with Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, the University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic.
Emergency Room Services that cater to children's needs
Wolfson Children’s Emergency Room at Baptist South
14550 Old St Augustine RdEmergency Room Services that cater to children's needs
Worship and Praise Places
St John Paul II Catholic Church
127 Stone Mason WayPonte Vedra United Methodist Church
76 S Roscoe BlvdShepherd of the woods Lutheran Church and School
7860 Columbia Park CtWayman Temple AME Church (South Campus)
8855 Sanchez RdSt Paul AME Church
85 M L King AveSmall Church with lots of love. Great place for a purely Biblical education. Lots of Bible classes offered. One of the original free slave churches.
Julington Baptist Church
12740 Snyder StSmall Church with lots of love. Great place for a purely Biblical education. Lots of Bible classes offered. One of the original free slave churches.
First Baptist Church of Ponte Vedra Beach
148 Canal Blvd