Stephanie’s guidebook
Food scene
Great sushi for a great price. Highly recommend the Kita Roll or teriyaki salmon.
29 locals recommend
Umi Sushi
100 E California StGreat sushi for a great price. Highly recommend the Kita Roll or teriyaki salmon.
High end restaurant with delicious food and the best desserts in town. On the more expensive end. Eat in the bistro or out back for a more casual experience.
157 locals recommend
Jacksonville
High end restaurant with delicious food and the best desserts in town. On the more expensive end. Eat in the bistro or out back for a more casual experience.
Great pizza, awesome back patio and great kids options. Our favorite pizza is the Zorba the Pizza add pepperoni.
60 locals recommend
Bella Union Restaurant
170 W California StGreat pizza, awesome back patio and great kids options. Our favorite pizza is the Zorba the Pizza add pepperoni.
Run by the most wonderful family. Delicious food, fast service and great for families with kids. Try their new Margarita flight!
14 locals recommend
LAS PALMAS MEXICAN CUISINE
1501 E California StRun by the most wonderful family. Delicious food, fast service and great for families with kids. Try their new Margarita flight!
Wonderful coffee shop for hanging out or meeting up with a friend. Large selection of coffee and food. Their bagels are a must try, all made in house daily.
42 locals recommend
GoodBean Jacksonville
165 S Oregon StWonderful coffee shop for hanging out or meeting up with a friend. Large selection of coffee and food. Their bagels are a must try, all made in house daily.
Another great option for coffee and a large breakfast menu. Their patio has tons of seating and is wonderful on a sunny day.
15 locals recommend
Pony Espresso
545 N 5th StAnother great option for coffee and a large breakfast menu. Their patio has tons of seating and is wonderful on a sunny day.
Winery
Only a 5 minute drive from Jacksonville, this winery has stunning views, great wine and delicious bites. One of our favorites.
75 locals recommend
DANCIN Vineyards
4477 S Stage RdOnly a 5 minute drive from Jacksonville, this winery has stunning views, great wine and delicious bites. One of our favorites.
This winery is a bit further away but worth the 15-20 minute drive. This winery often has live music and events on their "beach" by the river. Great wine and food.
74 locals recommend
Red Lily Vineyards
11777 Oregon 238This winery is a bit further away but worth the 15-20 minute drive. This winery often has live music and events on their "beach" by the river. Great wine and food.
This winery is within walking distance and is right off the main street of Jacksonville. During the summer they have live music and outdoor tables. Try a charcuterie plate and there seasonal wine.
21 locals recommend
South Stage Cellars
125 S 3rd StThis winery is within walking distance and is right off the main street of Jacksonville. During the summer they have live music and outdoor tables. Try a charcuterie plate and there seasonal wine.
Hiking
Best hiking in the area. Huge selection of trails for all levels of hikers. Just a short drive out of town. Beautiful views at the top and depending on the time of year you may find some Morel mushrooms.
11 locals recommend
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir RoadBest hiking in the area. Huge selection of trails for all levels of hikers. Just a short drive out of town. Beautiful views at the top and depending on the time of year you may find some Morel mushrooms.
This is where the summer music festival is held every year. Check online for concert info and ticket availability. Above the concert venue are great hiking trails for all ages.
24 locals recommend
Britt Gardens
This is where the summer music festival is held every year. Check online for concert info and ticket availability. Above the concert venue are great hiking trails for all ages.
There are two Table Rock mountains in the area. About a 30-40 minute drive but a wonderful hike with beautiful flowers, wildlife and views. The upper table rock is shorter and easier while the lower is steeper and longer.
34 locals recommend
Upper Table Rock
There are two Table Rock mountains in the area. About a 30-40 minute drive but a wonderful hike with beautiful flowers, wildlife and views. The upper table rock is shorter and easier while the lower is steeper and longer.
Shopping
A great shop for jewelry, gifts and local crafts. They have so many beautiful treasures.
Willowcreek Gifts
115 West California StreetA great shop for jewelry, gifts and local crafts. They have so many beautiful treasures.
Another great option for gifts. This adorable shop has it all, from kids toys to clothing, lotion, home décor, gag gifts and more. It is a must stop when exploring the main street.
Calathea Home & Gift
135 West California StreetAnother great option for gifts. This adorable shop has it all, from kids toys to clothing, lotion, home décor, gag gifts and more. It is a must stop when exploring the main street.
Sightseeing
Looking for a bit of adventure? These Segway tours are right across the street (from Ivy Cottage and Chamomile Cottage). They will give you a full lesson on how to ride safely (no experience necessary) and you get a full history tour of Jacksonville.
6 locals recommend
Segway of Jacksonville
360 N Oregon StLooking for a bit of adventure? These Segway tours are right across the street (from Ivy Cottage and Chamomile Cottage). They will give you a full lesson on how to ride safely (no experience necessary) and you get a full history tour of Jacksonville.