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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.
502 Chaffee Point Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 783-0254 Website
850 Lane Ave S Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 783-9579 Website
4453 Blanding Blvd #7320 Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 771-8922 Website
1200 Hammond Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 693-7645 Website
10151 Crystal Springs Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 693-4909 Website
8102 Blanding Blvd Suite 19 Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 574-8145 Website
8409 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 778-4624 Website
5903-1 Solomon Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32234 (904) 289-9331 Website
6055 Youngerman Cir Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 778-1101 Website
5959 Youngerman Circle East Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 777-0160
3562 Broadway Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32254 (904) 389-4646
9735 Old Saint Augustine Rd Jacksonville, Florida 32257 (904) 328-5135
6011 103rd St #11 Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 777-4933
7200 Normandy Blvd. #12 Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 378-9822 Website
7900 103rd St #32 Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 772-6934
1125 Lane Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 783-4498 Website
8368 Merchants Way Jacksonville, Florida 32222 (904) 772-0620 Website
6560 Ramona Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 786-2794
561 Chaffee Point Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 693-4400 Website
8265 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 786-2244 Website
7945 103rd St Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 551-6414
1185 Cassat Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 384-4429
7083 Collins Rd Ste 102 Jacksonville, Florida 32244 (904) 250-5466 Website
13715 Lake Newman St Jacksonville, Florida 32221 (904) 778-5245 Website
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