Popular places to visit
St. Johns Town Center
With a visit to St. Johns Town Center, a favorite shopping spot in Jacksonville, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina
Explore the waterfront in Jacksonville with a trip to Epping Forest Yacht Club Marina. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Though HCA Florida Memorial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville while you are here.
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside
Though Saint Vincent's Medical Center Southside might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Jacksonville while you are here.
Orange Park Place Shopping Center
During your visit to Jacksonville, you can do some window-shopping at Orange Park Place Shopping Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
San Jose Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksonville at San Jose Country Club. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
Things to do
Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
A1A Scenic Byway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Specters of the Spanish Moss: Jacksonville Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
The room was clean and staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
Neat &cleam
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center
Room was great. Bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was perfect. I came in late and front desk was. We accomodating. Will go backp
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville-South/St. Johns Ctr.
Fresh food
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Midtown Lodge
Overall good. Tub could have been cleaner and not all the lights worked in the room.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Jacksonville Deerwood
Our room had no heat. The staff tried to fix it, but could not. They brought a space heater and extra blankets. There is no bar grip in the shiwer, which has a slippery floor. The shower curtain doest fit and the bathroom floor was soaked after 2 showers. There was no bath mat provided.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Baymeadows
Check out the shopping, restaurants, and beaches while spending some time in Baymeadows. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville or St. Johns Town Center.
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.
Southbank
While you're in Southbank, take in top sights like Jacksonville Historical Center or Alexander Brest Planetarium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kings Avenue Station or Riverplace Station.
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.
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.
