Sara's Guidebook
Food scene
Best Margaritas & tacos in Neptune beach! Great nightlife, open air taqueria, a block from the beach, and the food is high quality and very fresh!
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Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar
207 Atlantic BlvdBest Margaritas & tacos in Neptune beach! Great nightlife, open air taqueria, a block from the beach, and the food is high quality and very fresh!
Minutes from The Retreat, waterfront with great sunsets, and fresh, caught-daily seafood including Mayport Shrimp!
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Safe Harbor Wholesale
4378 Ocean StMinutes from The Retreat, waterfront with great sunsets, and fresh, caught-daily seafood including Mayport Shrimp!
A bit of a drive, but worth it. Overlooking the intracoastal waterway, casual but high-end dining with an outside bar, dolphin & manatee sightings, top-notch service, and daily fresh-caught seafood choices!
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Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill
377 S Roscoe BlvdA bit of a drive, but worth it. Overlooking the intracoastal waterway, casual but high-end dining with an outside bar, dolphin & manatee sightings, top-notch service, and daily fresh-caught seafood choices!
Located in Neptune Beach town center, a short drive from The Retreat. A block from the ocean, snd a nice starting point for a night out. Fresh Seafood options.
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North Beach Fish Camp
100 First StLocated in Neptune Beach town center, a short drive from The Retreat. A block from the ocean, snd a nice starting point for a night out. Fresh Seafood options.
A casual, quiet, dining experience with many amazing specialty items on the menu created by an artistic chef. Something for everyone. Located in Neptune Beach.
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Coop 303
303 Atlantic BlvdA casual, quiet, dining experience with many amazing specialty items on the menu created by an artistic chef. Something for everyone. Located in Neptune Beach.
Penman Diner
1289 Penman RdOur favorite breakfast spot!
Great breakfast or lunch spot, with outdoor seating, excellent coffee & pastry selection, wine, beer & mimosas. Close to the beach for a walk after your meal. Located in Neptune Beach town center.
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Southern Grounds & Co.
200 First StGreat breakfast or lunch spot, with outdoor seating, excellent coffee & pastry selection, wine, beer & mimosas. Close to the beach for a walk after your meal. Located in Neptune Beach town center.
Sightseeing
Mayport Ferry Landing
This is a great zoo with beautiful habitats, a bonsai garden, and many interactive exhibits for kids and adults.
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Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyThis is a great zoo with beautiful habitats, a bonsai garden, and many interactive exhibits for kids and adults.
This beach is one of the nation’s best beaches for shark tooth hunting!
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Mickler's Landing
County Road 203This beach is one of the nation’s best beaches for shark tooth hunting!
The nation’s oldest city! A great day trip, with great food, history, nightlife & beaches.
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St. Augustine
The nation’s oldest city! A great day trip, with great food, history, nightlife & beaches.
This bait shop is right around the corner. They can help you find all the best local fishing spots.
B & M Bait And Tackle
2789 Florida A1AThis bait shop is right around the corner. They can help you find all the best local fishing spots.
This park and nature preserve is one mile from The Retreat. It offers nature paths, wildlife viewing, ample beach access, kayak rentals, lakes, camping, fishing, a children’s playground & splash park, as well as biking & surfing.
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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood DrThis park and nature preserve is one mile from The Retreat. It offers nature paths, wildlife viewing, ample beach access, kayak rentals, lakes, camping, fishing, a children’s playground & splash park, as well as biking & surfing.
Atlantic Beach
800 Beach AveBeach access on 18th street, limited parking.
A newly restored pier in Jax Beach, with shopping and bars along the boardwalk.
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Jacksonville Beach Pier
503 1st St NA newly restored pier in Jax Beach, with shopping and bars along the boardwalk.