Mandarin 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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
EverBank Stadium
Capable of seating over 80,000 fans, this modern football stadium is the exciting home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, international soccer games and music events.
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.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Admire thousands of animals and plants across entertaining exhibits in this family-friendly zoo that also has a children’s play area and a 4-D experience.
Top hotels in Mandarin
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Location is good if youre going to a concert or show. But the hotel was old & dated. The room smelt STRONG of mold! Extremely strong. The mini fridge did not work. The shower took about 10 minutes to get warm. Also, They assigned us a room when we arrived & when we entered, there were people aleady ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Awful experience!!!! The first night I heard people moaning all night long, the rooms doesn’t have any acoustic protection and you can literally hear everything ppl are talking or doing on the rooms around you. The last night after very unhappy about not getting a decent sleep time (what I pay exclusively ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Staff was excellent! But there was remodeling going on so it was noisy, the showers leaked all over the bathroom, had to use towels to walk on, the breakfast wasn’t worth the extra money, it was a “free” breakfast at best. Not made to order. There was a a/c vent in the shower, the toilet felt like ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG
Clean room, nice accommodations
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Overall, very nice. Hot water doesn’t last long.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mandarin
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.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Deerwood
While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
San Marco
Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.
Riverside
Riverside is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and 5 Points West Shopping Center.
Downtown Jacksonville
Florida Theatre and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 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.
