Like a Local
Food scene
Our favorite spot for amazing margaritas & queso. Take it up a notch with a deer & beer at the bar.
140 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdOur favorite spot for amazing margaritas & queso. Take it up a notch with a deer & beer at the bar.
A newly renovated spot known for their oysters and live music. My fave time to visit is Reggae Sundays!
36 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sliders Oyster Bar
218 First StA newly renovated spot known for their oysters and live music. My fave time to visit is Reggae Sundays!
Most family friendly spot with lots of safe outdoor space, live music and amazing BarBQ! Grab a seat at the bar with the best bartenders at the beach!
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ABBQ Meat & Drink
461 Atlantic BlvdMost family friendly spot with lots of safe outdoor space, live music and amazing BarBQ! Grab a seat at the bar with the best bartenders at the beach!
Delicious menu with the best spicy orange margarita! Always have great specials and our favorite appetizers.
RP's Fine Food & Drink
1183 Beach BlvdDelicious menu with the best spicy orange margarita! Always have great specials and our favorite appetizers.
Favorite breakfast sandwich spot & walking distance to the ocean!
38 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Delicomb
102 6th Ave NFavorite breakfast sandwich spot & walking distance to the ocean!
Best tacos at the beach! This is a unique hole in the wall place with an extensive taco menu.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dos Vatos Tacos
1451 Atlantic BoulevardBest tacos at the beach! This is a unique hole in the wall place with an extensive taco menu.
A short drive over the ditch for our fave Thai food!
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine
13475 Atlantic BlvdA short drive over the ditch for our fave Thai food!
If you haven’t gotten a “pub sub” and eaten it on the beach then you have not lived like a local.
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Publix Super Market at Seminole Shoppes
630 Atlantic BlvdIf you haven’t gotten a “pub sub” and eaten it on the beach then you have not lived like a local.
Coffee Shops
The best courtyard for a coffee & dessert. Their bakery items are delicious and they are surrounded by adorable local shops.
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Southern Grounds & Co.
200 First StThe best courtyard for a coffee & dessert. Their bakery items are delicious and they are surrounded by adorable local shops.
Top spot for craft coffee. Great place to get some work done if needed.
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Bold Bean
2400 3rd St STop spot for craft coffee. Great place to get some work done if needed.
Sago Coffee
318 7th Ave NA cute and airy spot with delicious avocado toast!
Drink Spots
A must on your list of places to visit. Grab a drink with sand between your toes! Make sure to bring your ID as they have a strict 21+ ID policy.
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Lemon Bar
2 Lemon StA must on your list of places to visit. Grab a drink with sand between your toes! Make sure to bring your ID as they have a strict 21+ ID policy.
The perfect beaches dive bar for a game of pool or ping pong with a PBR in your hand.
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Pete's Bar
117 First StThe perfect beaches dive bar for a game of pool or ping pong with a PBR in your hand.
The perfect mix of a nice dog park with fun bar. Perfect spot to get some work done in the morning over a coffee or meet new friends at happy hour. Make sure to have your pup’s updated shot records to get in.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
BrewHound Dog Park + Bar
1848 Kings Cir SThe perfect mix of a nice dog park with fun bar. Perfect spot to get some work done in the morning over a coffee or meet new friends at happy hour. Make sure to have your pup’s updated shot records to get in.
Find the speakeasy style bar in the back of this shop. A little pricey but a fun spot to play a game together and wait on a reservation.
T-Dub's
299 Atlantic BlvdFind the speakeasy style bar in the back of this shop. A little pricey but a fun spot to play a game together and wait on a reservation.
Favorite new brewery at the beach! I love to grab a sour and play some golden tee.
Ink Factory Brewing
602 Shetter AvenueFavorite new brewery at the beach! I love to grab a sour and play some golden tee.
Best rooftop bar at the beach. Catch sunset views you’ll never forget!
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Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant
691 1st St NBest rooftop bar at the beach. Catch sunset views you’ll never forget!
Other
A good spot to grab any of the beach rentals you might need.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Beach Life Rentals
102 6th Ave NA good spot to grab any of the beach rentals you might need.
The best music venue to take a breath, grab a drink and enjoy blues or jazz musicians. Check their website for their lineup schedule.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Blue Jay Listening Room
2457 3rd St SThe best music venue to take a breath, grab a drink and enjoy blues or jazz musicians. Check their website for their lineup schedule.
Shop like a local! Consistently voted the #1 surf shop in Jax.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sunrise Surf Shop
834 Beach BlvdShop like a local! Consistently voted the #1 surf shop in Jax.