Favorite places to go in Jax/area of Jax you live in and pros/cons of living in that area:
“I live out by Neptune Beach, and some of my favorite places to eat are The Flying Iguana and Mezza Luna. If you don’t mind a little bit of a drive (~30 min), the beach is the place to be.”
“I live in Riverside- I love to hang around here and around the beach. Pros of living in Riverside- near a lot of restaurants and bars, very close to UF/Baptist hospital (5-10 minute drive), reasonable cost of living. Many residents from all specialities live here. Cons: more expensive compared to other areas of town”
“I live in San Marco – love it! We bought a house as we envision staying close by for a bit. Everything in Jax is max 20 minutes away so always convenient. I love living in Jacksonville, what more is there to say?”
“I live in San Marco. It is a very nice area to live because there are so many nice shops and restaurants around. It’s also not far from the hospital – around 10-15 minutes tops.”
“I live im Neptune beach; love to skimboard and its pet friendly!”
“We live in Gilmore; its quiet, safe, and less than 20 minutes from work, we have been happy to be able to afford a house in Florida, which is definitely a plus.”
“I live near Jacksonville Beach. I love the beach, the beach amphitheatre (where there are always concerns and nearby art walks), art museums, and some of my favorite spots are the Chamborlin Book Mine, and the Arboreum.”
“I currently live in Riverside. I spend my mornings before work running alongside the river and watching the sun rise. After work I sit out by the pool or take my dog to the park. I can walk to several fun spots for dinner as well. I have found the area to be very safe, affordable, full of young professionals, and very close to work (8-10 minute commute). Pros of Jacksonville: cost of living, great airport for travel, close to some great places for day trips (ie Savannah, GA, St. Augustine, FL. Fernandina, FL), proximity to beach, great outdoor spaces, river activities (ie paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, etc), and great food scene. Cons: summers can be hot and humid, you absolutely need a car.”
“I live near Town Center. Pros: access to a ton of restaurants and stores; approximately 20 minutes to get anywhere in Jax (work, the beach, Riverside); very safe and family friendly. Con: it is a more residential/business area, so there is limited nightlife. Favorite places: Mini Bar – custom miniature donuts and speciality coffee (my fave is the cereal milk latte); Wicked Barley – brewery on the river that has a boat/kayak access point. Great outdoor space, which is perfect for kids. They frequently hold family-friendly events; Jacksonville Zoo – yearly membership is relatively cheap, and they host multiple fun family-friendly events throughout the year; River City Arts Market – weekly market that features local artists, farmers, and businesses.”
“Riverside Arts Markets is open on Saturdays”, the MOCA museum’s pottery classes, the Cummer Museum, kayaking and paddle boarding, playing pickleball and golf”
“eating at Hoptinger’s”
“Culvers, Marker 32, J Alexander’s”