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After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.
The Westside provides convenient access to the water for boating and fishing enthusiasts.
Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and boating in nearby Westside.
The 3-mile-long Buckman Bridge across the St. Johns River links Mandarin with The Westside. With its beginnings dating back to 1763, The Westside area features waterfront mansions, Tudor-style homes, and modest wooden-frame houses dating back to the early 1900s. The Westside is well-known for its full-service marinas, nautical outfitters, and boating facilities. It is also the home of Naval Air Station Jacksonville the birthplace of the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s world-renowned flight demonstration team.
Some best bites include Bestbet - Take a break from the poker table and indulge in some of the best sushi in Northeast Florida! Sushi Bar is open everyday. From specialty rolls to Sushi & Sashimi plates, Bestbet has it all. Your taste buds will thank you! Be sure to also stop by the The Potter's House Soul Food Bistro - For extraordinary Southern cuisine, check out The Soul Food Bistro. From country fried chick to smothered pork chops, The Soul Food Bistro serves up heartwarming comfort food for all tastes. Remember to save room for their famous peach cobbler! Last but not least Mission BBQ- Authentic BBQ made from the freshest, most delectable ingredients. Barbeque, ribs, sandwiches and all American food. Catering options and gluten free option are available.
After a long day there is nothing more satisfying than sitting down at a local #OnlyinJax bar and sipping on a hand-crafted beverage.
The Westside of Jacksonville is home to one of the best equestrian centers on the East coast, Jacksonville Equestrian Center. The premier facility for regional and national events showcases the best in horse competitions. When horse shows are not in town, the Equestrian Center hosts a wide range of entertainment events like concerts, mud-runs, and athletic competitions.
Just south of Jacksonville and west of the St. Johns River, Orange Park offers camping, hiking, and water activities for all. In need of a boat, rent one for the day or for the night with Boat Florida Rentals. The Orange Park area is home to Doctor's Lake and Black Creek providing boaters the perfect place to wakeboard, fish, or just relax on the water.
Once part of Naval Air Station's Cecil Field, the Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail, is part of a nation-wide, federally initiated “Rails to Trails” program. It includes more than 30 miles of unpaved roads that traverse through the pine flatwoods. The shaded and beautiful Cecil Recreational Trails are available to hikers, horseback riders, and off-road cyclists.The Trail is a 100-foot wide Right-of-Way (ROW) currently extending approximately 14.5 miles from Imeson Road in Jacksonville to the Town of Baldwin. A 12’ wide paved trail currently exists for hikers, bikers, and roller-bladers to enjoy. An equestrian trail also parallels the paved trail.
Skydiving anyone? Herlong Airport is also found on the westside of the city. Who wouldn't want to see Jacksonville from 10,000 feet? Home to Jacksonville’s aviation enthusiasts since the 1960s, Herlong Recreational Airport (HEG) is Northeast Florida’s primary location for light sport aircraft, skydiving, gliders, and other experimental aircraft.
View 360 Tours of hotels in the Westside area to help plan your next visit.
10244 103rd Street Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 255-7930 Website
7749 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 786-6513 Website
5407 Enchanted Dr Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 573-2851
2151 Lane Ave S #206 Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 862-6764
503 Lane Ave S Jacksonville, Florida 32254 (904) 783-0494
2851 Edgewood Ave N Jacksonville, Florida 32254 (904) 503-3573 Website
510 S. Lane Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32254 (904) 786-0500 Website
843 Lane Ave South Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 378-5445 Website
7842 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 800-8452 Website
8533 Acanthus Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 255-7930 Website
4045 San Juan Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 630-2489 Website
345 North Chestnut St. Jacksonville, Florida 32234 (904) 266-1200 Website
622 Cassat Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 516-4175 Website
6016 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 772-8008 Website
6251 Argyle Forest Blvd, Suite 103 Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 778-9090 Website
1838 Cassat Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 389-2360 Website
8555 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 778-9539 Website
10440 Tournament Ln Jacksonville, Florida 32222 (904) 779-0800 Website
525 Chaffee Point Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 265-7759 Website
4580 Collins Road Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 264-4466 Website
5149-1 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 783-6666 Website
8027 Ramona Blvd W Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 513-4888
8504 Bishopswood Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 630-2489 Website
5571 Long Branch Road Jacksonville, Florida 32234 (904) 465-1811 Website
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