Lisa’s Guidebook
Food scene
Grab a coffee or a latte. Sit and read a book or both. Take your laptop and get some work done. (But only if necessary - you are on vacation)
Starbucks
13740 Beach BlvdGrab a coffee or a latte. Sit and read a book or both. Take your laptop and get some work done. (But only if necessary - you are on vacation)
Delicious Japanese cuisine. Seating choice of around the grill or private booth. Town Center location.
9 locals recommend
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
10206 Rivercoast DrDelicious Japanese cuisine. Seating choice of around the grill or private booth. Town Center location.
SUSHI HOUSE 2 at town center
10261 River Marsh DrOne word Delicious!! They have great specials.
Great food, Terrific happy hour menu 4-7 pm. $6 Bang Bang shrimp on Wednesdays and happy hour 4-7 each day with superb happy hour menu. Make sure you go to the one on third Street by the beach….. it’s closer.
33 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
2400 3rd St SGreat food, Terrific happy hour menu 4-7 pm. $6 Bang Bang shrimp on Wednesdays and happy hour 4-7 each day with superb happy hour menu. Make sure you go to the one on third Street by the beach….. it’s closer.
In Mayport on A1A. Great lunch spot! The freshest most tastiest seafood ever. I really enjoy this place. Less than 10 minutes from the property. Please be sure to check the hours this restaurant closes around 7 pm
63 locals recommend
Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StIn Mayport on A1A. Great lunch spot! The freshest most tastiest seafood ever. I really enjoy this place. Less than 10 minutes from the property. Please be sure to check the hours this restaurant closes around 7 pm
Sandollar Restaurant
9716 Heckscher DrTasty seafood right on the water!
McDonald's
2707 Monument RdThey have the best fries...arguably!!!
Burritos, enchiladas chimichangas ...I think you get my drift. Delicious!!!!
8 locals recommend
Cinco De Mayo
2 Independent DrBurritos, enchiladas chimichangas ...I think you get my drift. Delicious!!!!
CamiCakes Cupcakes
9734-5 Deer Lake CtSomeone said they have the best cupcakes in Jax...you be the judge!
Soul food bistro
9400 Atlantic BlvdSouthern cuisine - delicious!!!
Great food. Quick. About 3/4 miles if you turn left at the entrance onto Monument. Pick-up or Delivery.
Hunan Wok
1531 Monument RoadGreat food. Quick. About 3/4 miles if you turn left at the entrance onto Monument. Pick-up or Delivery.
Miller's Ale House - Jacksonville Regency
9541 Regency Square BlvdDelectable breakfast. Also one at Jacksonville beach on 3rd street.
28 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2230 3rd St SDelectable breakfast. Also one at Jacksonville beach on 3rd street.
First Watch - Southside
4490 Southside BlvdDelicious seafood. Affordable for lunch they have $10 lunch baskets where you can select from fried shrimp steamed shrimp fried, oysters fried scallops, deviled crabs, fish of the day or a variety of other seafood.
28 locals recommend
Singleton's Seafood Shack
4728 Ocean StDelicious seafood. Affordable for lunch they have $10 lunch baskets where you can select from fried shrimp steamed shrimp fried, oysters fried scallops, deviled crabs, fish of the day or a variety of other seafood.
They have delicious wings and delicious fries! Just make sure to ask them to cook your fries fresh. Take out only.
Wingstop
5290-10 Norwood AveThey have delicious wings and delicious fries! Just make sure to ask them to cook your fries fresh. Take out only.
River & Post
1000 Riverside AveRooftop dining with a gorgeous view of the river.
A breakfast spot right in front of the St. Johns town Center . You’ll need all the energy you can muster for all the shopping!
Ida Claire
10209 Rivercoast DriveA breakfast spot right in front of the St. Johns town Center . You’ll need all the energy you can muster for all the shopping!
Great serving portions! One order of pancakes can feed two adults or at least four kids. Doesn’t hurt that they’re tasty too. .Located conveniently at St. Johns Town Center, you can shop afterwards.
7 locals recommend
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
135 Jenkins StGreat serving portions! One order of pancakes can feed two adults or at least four kids. Doesn’t hurt that they’re tasty too. .Located conveniently at St. Johns Town Center, you can shop afterwards.
They have delicious coffee and vanilla chai teas…And a little more affordable than Starbucks.
Dunkin'
3031 Monument RdThey have delicious coffee and vanilla chai teas…And a little more affordable than Starbucks.
Pizza Hut
2771 Monument RdPizza lovers.
If you haven’t tried it yet try getting barbecue sauce instead of marinara And using ranch as a dipping sauce it is phenomenal.
6 locals recommend
Papa John's Pizza
105 Murabella PkwyIf you haven’t tried it yet try getting barbecue sauce instead of marinara And using ranch as a dipping sauce it is phenomenal.
If you like eating buffet style, Golden Corral Buffet and Grill is literally 5 minutes around the corner from the property..
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
11470 San Jose BlvdIf you like eating buffet style, Golden Corral Buffet and Grill is literally 5 minutes around the corner from the property..
If you celebrating a romantic event, Adult birthday, or just want Have dinner in a picturesque setting this is the place. Bar facing the beach with outdoor fire pit That’s the tone for a memorable event.
23 locals recommend
One Ocean Resort & Spa
1 Ocean BlvdIf you celebrating a romantic event, Adult birthday, or just want Have dinner in a picturesque setting this is the place. Bar facing the beach with outdoor fire pit That’s the tone for a memorable event.
Adult environment great food , drinks and great location close to the beach. Ritzy.
27 locals recommend
Nona Blue Modern Tavern
325 Front StAdult environment great food , drinks and great location close to the beach. Ritzy.
Delicious steamed shrimp and a variety of other seafood Like Dungeness crab and oysters. (Use the instructions I left in the house manual to get to this restaurant as well.)
21 locals recommend
The Fish Company
725-12 Atlantic BoulevardDelicious steamed shrimp and a variety of other seafood Like Dungeness crab and oysters. (Use the instructions I left in the house manual to get to this restaurant as well.)
Shopping
An excellent place to visit for moderate to upscale priced shopping and a variety of delectable food choices.
An excellent place to visit for moderate to upscale priced shopping and a variety of delectable food choices.
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrAn excellent place to visit for moderate to upscale priced shopping and a variety of delectable food choices.
Walmart Supercenter
11900 Atlantic BlvdI don't think Walmart needs an intro,.
There's so much to do in St. Augustine. I like going there for a quick getaway .
132 locals recommend
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
2700 FL-16There's so much to do in St. Augustine. I like going there for a quick getaway .
HomeGoods
2150 3rd St SOne of my favorite stores for eclectic and cozy rolled into one.
T.J. Maxx
11824 Atlantic BlvdGreat shopping! Beauty, clothes, and housewares.
In the Home Goods and T. J. Maxx family, great shopping and it's extremely close to the beach.
9 locals recommend
Marshalls
1980 3rd St SIn the Home Goods and T. J. Maxx family, great shopping and it's extremely close to the beach.
Ross Dress for Less
651 Commerce Center DrGreat finds and buys!
Publix Supermarkets provides a nice shopping experience. About 1 and 1/4 mile if you turn right onto Monument at the main entrance. Located behind McDonald's.
8 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Cobblestone Crossing
2771 Monument RdPublix Supermarkets provides a nice shopping experience. About 1 and 1/4 mile if you turn right onto Monument at the main entrance. Located behind McDonald's.
This supermarket is slightly less pricy than Publix supermarket, however most say Publix has the better shopping experience. Turn left at the main entrance and go 3/4 miles. On right behind Circle K.
Winn-Dixie
1531 Monument RdThis supermarket is slightly less pricy than Publix supermarket, however most say Publix has the better shopping experience. Turn left at the main entrance and go 3/4 miles. On right behind Circle K.
This is an upscale resale consignment shop for ladies. They have namebrand purses and clothes and great discount daily by color of tag. They even have a 75% of room in the back of the store! There are several locations but this one is closest to the property.around town
Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel of Harbour Village!
13475 Atlantic BlvdThis is an upscale resale consignment shop for ladies. They have namebrand purses and clothes and great discount daily by color of tag. They even have a 75% of room in the back of the store! There are several locations but this one is closest to the property.around town
Sightseeing
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyFun for the entire family!
All of the above! Historic. Great food. .Great views. Great shopping. Conch House, San Sebastian Winery, Premium Outlets, sightseeing.
821 locals recommend
St. Augustine
All of the above! Historic. Great food. .Great views. Great shopping. Conch House, San Sebastian Winery, Premium Outlets, sightseeing.
Who doesn't love the beach. Spend a breezy, sun-filled day with nature . Take a dip or enjoy an early morning walk or sunset stroll along the shoreline.
322 locals recommend
Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St SWho doesn't love the beach. Spend a breezy, sun-filled day with nature . Take a dip or enjoy an early morning walk or sunset stroll along the shoreline.
Jacksonville Arboreteum & Gardens
1445 Millcoe RdFort Caroline National Memorial
12713 Fort Caroline RdLittle Talbot Island State Park
12157 Heckscher DrThis beach is absolutely gorgeous.
Private beach and campground. I think they charge by the car load to enter the park.
36 locals recommend
Hanna Park Campground
500 Wonderwood DrPrivate beach and campground. I think they charge by the car load to enter the park.
Entertainment
An event for the entire family or the perfect place for a date night. This theatre has awesome reclining seats.
An event for the entire family or the perfect place for a date night. This theatre has awesome reclining seats.
32 locals recommend
AMC Regency 24
9451 Regency Square BlvdAn event for the entire family or the perfect place for a date night. This theatre has awesome reclining seats.
Extreme amounts of fun for the kids and adults too with games, go carts, mini-golf and just pure fun!
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdExtreme amounts of fun for the kids and adults too with games, go carts, mini-golf and just pure fun!
For the golf aficionado who enjoys the sport. The club house has great food too for the entire family. 60 cent wings on Tuesdays, Trivia night Wednesdays and $5 hamburgers on Friday. Top Tracer golf available. Best part it's directly on the other side of the trees in the back yard..
Blue Sky Golf Club
1700 Monument RdFor the golf aficionado who enjoys the sport. The club house has great food too for the entire family. 60 cent wings on Tuesdays, Trivia night Wednesdays and $5 hamburgers on Friday. Top Tracer golf available. Best part it's directly on the other side of the trees in the back yard..
While in St, Augustine, stop by the winery for the wine tastings held every day of the week, leave with a bottle or a case of their delicious wine. (About twenty-five minutes away but worth the trip!
183 locals recommend
San Sebastian Winery
157 King StWhile in St, Augustine, stop by the winery for the wine tastings held every day of the week, leave with a bottle or a case of their delicious wine. (About twenty-five minutes away but worth the trip!
Topgolf
10531 Brightman BlvdFun for the entire family and great food too!
Movie anyone? This theater is closer to Town Center just in case you decide to go after shopping or sightseeing.
51 locals recommend
Cinemark Tinseltown and XD
4535 Southside BlvdMovie anyone? This theater is closer to Town Center just in case you decide to go after shopping or sightseeing.
iFLY Jacksonville
10579 Brightman BlvdFor the super adventurous…
For nature and animal lovers. If you’ve never been horseback riding you’re in for a treat.
Diamond D Ranch Inc
5903-1 Solomon RdFor nature and animal lovers. If you’ve never been horseback riding you’re in for a treat.
Other
You're just 15 minutes away from the convenience of return appointments.
57 locals recommend
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Rd SYou're just 15 minutes away from the convenience of return appointments.
Not open to the public, however if you are military it's less than 8 minutes up the road. The commissary and BX are located off base On Mayport Road. The instructions I left in the house manual to get to the beach will take you straight to Mayport Road.
16 locals recommend
Mayport Naval Station
Not open to the public, however if you are military it's less than 8 minutes up the road. The commissary and BX are located off base On Mayport Road. The instructions I left in the house manual to get to the beach will take you straight to Mayport Road.
Jacksonville International Airport
2400 Yankee Clipper DrIn case someone is flying in or out...
Prime F Osborn III Convention Center
1000 Water StDowntown Jacksonville for special events.
CVS
9100 Atlantic BlvdQuick and convenient. Late hours. Pharmacy
Walgreens
3505 University Blvd WConvenient. Late Hours. Pharmacy,