Southbank

Jacksonville

View of the Jacksonville skyline from across the St. John's River.
View of the Jacksonville skyline from across the St. John's River.
Never get tired of the sunsets in Jacksonville:)
Got to see some dolphins, just a few feet from the edge! What a pretty city:)
Friendship Fountain is a large fountain located in St. Johns River Park (also known as Friendship Fountain Park) at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction. The world's largest and tallest fountain when it opened, it has been one of Jacksonville's most recognizable and popular attractions.

The fountain and park were designed by Jacksonville architect Taylor Hardwick in 1963 and opened in 1965. The fountain's three pumps could push 17,000 US gallons (64,000 L) of water per minute up to ten stories in height. Friendship Fountain remained one of Jacksonville's signature attractions through the 20th century, but severe corrosion and deterioration to the equipment resulted in periodic closures in the 2000s. In 2011 the city completed a $3.2 million renovation to the fountain and the surrounding park.

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Top hotels in Southbank

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

3.5 out of 5
1515 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is P6,837 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,837
P7,760 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,643 reviews)
The friendly staff! The best bar staff ever! AWESOME!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

4 out of 5
1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville FL
The price is P8,451 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
P8,451
P9,592 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,564 reviews)
Parking is very expensive. My 1st room had no refrigerator or microwave, but they made it up with my 2nd beautiful room. There were stains in the carpet and a mess in the elevator but the views and space is amazing depending on the room you get.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

2.5 out of 5
1331 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is P6,383 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P6,383
P7,244 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very clean. Easy checkin and check out. Good breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr

Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr

2.5 out of 5
1413 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,717 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
P4,717
P5,354 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
The staff was friendly and very helpful. My room had been recently renovated and was spotless. The kitchen was well stocked. I would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is P7,899 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
P7,899
P8,965 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,593 reviews)
Room was clean and nicely decorated. Food was good and happy hour had good deals.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is P12,485 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
P12,485
P14,312 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,445 reviews)
Staff was courteous! Room was spacious and clean. Very comfortable. We loved how late the bar was open and you could order late night food.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
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Other neighbourhoods around Southbank

Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

Enjoy the stunning river views in Downtown Jacksonville. Florida Theatre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Riverplace Station or Kings Avenue Station to see more of Jacksonville.

Downtown Jacksonville
Beautiful aerial view of the St Augustine, the oldest town in USA. the castle of San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College and the Matanzas Bay

San Marco

Visitors to San Marco enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre Jacksonville is worth a stop.

San Marco
Beauty

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 the city at Rosa Parks Station or James Weldon Johnson Park Station.

Urban Core
Aerial view of Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida, highlighting its circular design, water jets, and surrounding park area in Duval County.

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great

Northwest

If you're spending some time in Northwest, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Arlington

If you're spending some time in Arlington, Regency Square Mall and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Arlington


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