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 beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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
We stayed there before. The place is very run down since.The building is in need of upgrade and the staff seems very uninterested .
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
The room is modern, clean and the over all area feels super safe. Great service. Our bartender Ryan awesome mixologist.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Midtown Lodge
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville Southpoint by IHG
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG
Very clean! Very comfortable!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB/Deerwood Park
Staff was rude
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
Deerwood
While Deerwood isn't home to many top sights, St. Johns Town Center and UNF Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
