Shandy's Guidebook
The Local Watering Hole(s)
Good places to grab your favorite beverage, or two.
Casual brewery, great for earlier on in the evenings or during the day.
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Southern Swells Brewing Co
1312 Beach BlvdCasual brewery, great for earlier on in the evenings or during the day.
Their cocktail lounge is top notch for a day or evening drink.
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Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NTheir cocktail lounge is top notch for a day or evening drink.
Although listed under drink spot, their food is actually just as worthy of a visit! Fun for all, they cater to kids of all ages 😜
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Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
333 1st St NAlthough listed under drink spot, their food is actually just as worthy of a visit! Fun for all, they cater to kids of all ages 😜
A real gem of all a dive bar. Known to locals for their rocket pops and a usual last stop of the night.
It is told that a ghost lives upstairs, but you have to be just the right drunk to see her.
Ginger's Place
A real gem of all a dive bar. Known to locals for their rocket pops and a usual last stop of the night.
It is told that a ghost lives upstairs, but you have to be just the right drunk to see her.
Sago Coffee
318 7th Ave NFavorite place to go with the girls or wine lovers. Highly recommend their sulfate free wines.
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Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas
296 Royal Palms DrFavorite place to go with the girls or wine lovers. Highly recommend their sulfate free wines.
Great coffee, teas and local brews. They rotate what they make seasonally, but if their raspberry sour is in, it’s a favorite!
Ink Factory Brewing
602 Shetter AvenueGreat coffee, teas and local brews. They rotate what they make seasonally, but if their raspberry sour is in, it’s a favorite!
Food scene
Eleven South
216 11th Ave SGreat for a celebration dinner or a more formal evening.
What’s not to love? Best margs and tacos in town. Haven’t had one item that we didn’t love.
Say “Hey” to Debbie and Don while you’re in!
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TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdWhat’s not to love? Best margs and tacos in town. Haven’t had one item that we didn’t love.
Say “Hey” to Debbie and Don while you’re in!
Our favorite neighborhood grocery store. We love this store over the chains as they buy only from local farmers and all organic. They also are great for anyone who has any type of special diet restrictions. They have a killer diner too.
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Native Sun Natural Foods Market
10000 San Jose BlvdOur favorite neighborhood grocery store. We love this store over the chains as they buy only from local farmers and all organic. They also are great for anyone who has any type of special diet restrictions. They have a killer diner too.
Got a sweet tooth? Whit’s has you covered.
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Whit's Frozen Custard of Jax Beach
1232 Beach BlvdGot a sweet tooth? Whit’s has you covered.
Freshest seafood in town. You are getting the fresh catch of the day from the shrimp to the fish, can’t go wrong with sitting on the water and enjoying our finest catch.
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Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave NFreshest seafood in town. You are getting the fresh catch of the day from the shrimp to the fish, can’t go wrong with sitting on the water and enjoying our finest catch.
Favorite (and most bang for your buck) sushi place! Currently just doing take out, but still our go to.
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Sushi Palace
626 Marsh Landing PkwyFavorite (and most bang for your buck) sushi place! Currently just doing take out, but still our go to.
O-ku Jacksonville Beach
502 1st Street NorthShop Local
Best places to get the things you need, or didn’t know you need.
Sunrise Surf Shop
834 Beach BlvdFamily favorite for all the beach needs.
Gypset and Pearl
317 10th Ave NJaffi's
200 First StFig & Willow
241 Atlantic BlvdAshleGryre Designer Boutique
40 Ocean BlvdRoxy Nails
950 Marsh Landing PkwyNails By The Sea
1198 Beach BlvdKiddo Fav’s
Have kids? Got you covered. All the good places beachside and in town for the whole family.
A park for all ages. With a track, astroturf soccer/football field, volleyball nets, skateboard park, playground and splash pad; this park should fit everyone in your parties needs.
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South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground
2514 S Beach PkwyA park for all ages. With a track, astroturf soccer/football field, volleyball nets, skateboard park, playground and splash pad; this park should fit everyone in your parties needs.
Arcade. Laser tag, mini golf, go carts, batting cages and a water park, what’s not to like?
P.S. Check Groupon as sometimes they have better deals!
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Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdArcade. Laser tag, mini golf, go carts, batting cages and a water park, what’s not to like?
P.S. Check Groupon as sometimes they have better deals!
Flight Fit N Fun Jacksonville
7022 A C Skinner PkwyJump, jump around.
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyLet the kids hit some balls or go out for 9 or all 18.
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Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 Penman Rd SLet the kids hit some balls or go out for 9 or all 18.
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdTipps für Reisende
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Bikes or Buggy
Cruise on a bike to get to your destination or download our local Beach Buggy App. The rides are free, but tipping is always a nice way to show your appreciation.