Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Chomp Chomp
4162 Herschel StYummy sandwiches and burgers. Not open on Sundays :(
Bagel Love
4114 Herschel StWithin running/biking distance.
Okinawa Japanese Grillhouse & Sushi Bar
4403 Roosevelt BlvdTasty hibachi. Great for families.
This place is popular, so be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. Great diner food. Excellent waffles and coffee.
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Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveThis place is popular, so be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends. Great diner food. Excellent waffles and coffee.
Puerto Rican dining. Outdoor seating and within biking/walking distance. Yummy tostones
Puerto Plata Restaurant
2045 Bayview RdPuerto Rican dining. Outdoor seating and within biking/walking distance. Yummy tostones
Starbucks
1980 San Marco BlvdCrystal River Seafood
4453 Blanding BlvdGood fried grouper
Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns AveTasty pizzas and beer
Big servings of Mexican food. I like the tamales.
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La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant
4530 St Johns AveBig servings of Mexican food. I like the tamales.
Everything Else
This is a new restaurant near the Ortega River. Within biking and walking distance ( < 1 mile )
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Loop Pizza Grill
211 3rd StThis is a new restaurant near the Ortega River. Within biking and walking distance ( < 1 mile )
Fuji Sushi West
4495 Roosevelt BlvdGood hibachi and yummy sweet potato sushi
Fuji Sushi West
4495 Roosevelt BlvdGood hibachi and yummy sweet potato sushi
Parks & Nature
Pretty view of the Ortega River and the drawbridge. Swingsets for kids.
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Stinson Park
4050 San Juan AvePretty view of the Ortega River and the drawbridge. Swingsets for kids.
Across the street from Stinson Park and a great place to view the Jacksonville skyline. Watch the boats going through the draw bridge.
Baker Point Park
4061 Ortega BridgeAcross the street from Stinson Park and a great place to view the Jacksonville skyline. Watch the boats going through the draw bridge.
On some Sundays, they have free yoga. There is a sign at the park with more details. Swingsets and jungle gyms for the kids. Walk to the Shoppes of Avondale to eat.
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Boone Park South Playground
3725-3735 St Johns AveOn some Sundays, they have free yoga. There is a sign at the park with more details. Swingsets and jungle gyms for the kids. Walk to the Shoppes of Avondale to eat.
Shopping
Stein Mart
4399 Roosevelt BlvdChamblin Bookmine
4551 Roosevelt BlvdEvery used book imaginable! This place is huge!
Essentials
Opens at 7 AM
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Publix Super Market at Roosevelt Square Shopping Center
4495 Roosevelt BlvdOpens at 7 AM
CVS
6005 St Augustine RdPharmacy
Arts & Culture
An historic home and garden converted to an art museum.
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I-Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveAn historic home and garden converted to an art museum.