Joseph's Jax Bch Guide
Food scene
The best ice cream sandwiches run by the friendliest owners that is a short walk from the townhome. The ice cream and cookies are all made from scratch. They make shakes one day a week on Wednesdays!
6 locals recommend
Cookies and Creme Jax Beach
241 13th Ave NThe best ice cream sandwiches run by the friendliest owners that is a short walk from the townhome. The ice cream and cookies are all made from scratch. They make shakes one day a week on Wednesdays!
This is a local brewery that has a food truck parked in front for food options. There is a great game room with ping pong, adult jenga, and a projector screen for sporting events.
50 locals recommend
Green Room Brewing
228 3rd St NThis is a local brewery that has a food truck parked in front for food options. There is a great game room with ping pong, adult jenga, and a projector screen for sporting events.
Make reservations for a guaranteed seat or pop in and grab a seat in the bar area. The food is delectable and their cheese trays are top notch.
64 locals recommend
Eleven South
216 11th Ave SMake reservations for a guaranteed seat or pop in and grab a seat in the bar area. The food is delectable and their cheese trays are top notch.
This is our go-to Thai spot that is very close to our home. We usually pick up our food here and take back to enjoy.
16 locals recommend
Buddha Thai Bistro
301 10th Ave NThis is our go-to Thai spot that is very close to our home. We usually pick up our food here and take back to enjoy.
Popular, casual restaurant at the beach that is close to our place.
88 locals recommend
Salt Life Food Shack
1018 3rd Street NorthPopular, casual restaurant at the beach that is close to our place.
This is a fantastic Mediterranean cuisine spot. We love the wood fired pizzas. Request a seat on the patio if the weather permits. Reservations usually needed for this popular spot. There is valet parking available for this restaurant.
30 locals recommend
Mezza Luna Ristorante
110 First StThis is a fantastic Mediterranean cuisine spot. We love the wood fired pizzas. Request a seat on the patio if the weather permits. Reservations usually needed for this popular spot. There is valet parking available for this restaurant.
Another great seafood spot at the beach. This is a very intimate atmosphere and reservations required. The food and staff are excellent.
15 locals recommend
Doro
106 First StAnother great seafood spot at the beach. This is a very intimate atmosphere and reservations required. The food and staff are excellent.
North Beach Fish Camp
100 First StPopular beach restaurant with plenty of seating.
Mexican restaurant at the beach with live music most nights. If cocktails are your thing, try the jalapeño margarita. Valet parking available for this restaurant.
99 locals recommend
Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar
207 Atlantic BlvdMexican restaurant at the beach with live music most nights. If cocktails are your thing, try the jalapeño margarita. Valet parking available for this restaurant.
Asian street food served tapas style. Very popular restaurant, reservations recommended.
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StAsian street food served tapas style. Very popular restaurant, reservations recommended.
TacoLu
1712 Beach BlvdBest taco place at the beach, make reservations or order pickup
This is our favorite tapas spot. They have a huge wine selection. Try the figs.
15 locals recommend
Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas
296 Royal Palms DrThis is our favorite tapas spot. They have a huge wine selection. Try the figs.
Seafood restaurant located on the intracoastal waterway that is great for a sunset dinner.
57 locals recommend
Marker 32
14549 Beach BlvdSeafood restaurant located on the intracoastal waterway that is great for a sunset dinner.
Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant Jax Beach
2510 2nd Ave NSeafood restaurant on the water.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
380 A1A Beach BlvdItalian ice close to our home.
Pelican's SnoBalls- Jax Beach
1029 3rd St NSnow cones
Whit's Frozen Custard of Jax Beach
1232 Beach BlvdFrozen custard, more creamy that ice cream
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
1500 Beach BlvdItalian ice
The bomber with marinara sauce added is our favorite sub! They do not skimp on the toppings here.
Larry's Giant Subs
1509 Margaret StThe bomber with marinara sauce added is our favorite sub! They do not skimp on the toppings here.
You can eat here and park in the back, but we typically order to-go. This is a healthy food option.
8 locals recommend
Homespun Kitchen
299-2 Atlantic BlvdYou can eat here and park in the back, but we typically order to-go. This is a healthy food option.
Angie's Grom
204 3rd Avenue SouthGo here for breakfast or brunch. They have tasty mimosas.
Local Mexican restaurant thats also a good place to watch a sporting event
18 locals recommend
Burrito Gallery Jacksonville Beach
300-1 Beach BlvdLocal Mexican restaurant thats also a good place to watch a sporting event
Walkable restaurant with non-processed food options. We go here often for lunch when staying at our townhome.
38 locals recommend
Delicomb
102 6th Ave NWalkable restaurant with non-processed food options. We go here often for lunch when staying at our townhome.
Angie's Subs At Jax Beach
1436 Beach BlvdIconic Jax Beach sub spot.
The best burritos. Try the roasted tomato salsa from their salsa bar!
10 locals recommend
Sierra Grille
331 Marsh Landing PkwyThe best burritos. Try the roasted tomato salsa from their salsa bar!
Local brewery with a relaxed atmosphere. Try their Karate in the Garage IPA.
23 locals recommend
Southern Swells Brewing Co
1312 Beach BlvdLocal brewery with a relaxed atmosphere. Try their Karate in the Garage IPA.
Sightseeing
Dutton Island Preserve
793 Dutton Island Rd Wshort, woodsy walk, can paddle board or kayak here
nature preserve in the middle of Jax Bch, great for family walks
11 locals recommend
Cradle Creek Preserve
900 S 15th Stnature preserve in the middle of Jax Bch, great for family walks
Tide Views Preserve
1 Begonia StGreat spot for sunset pictures
Howell Park
810 Seminole Rdshort walk in nature
Parks
Bull Memorial Park
716 Ocean Boulevardtennis, playground
Jarboe Park
510 Florida Blvdplaygrounds, pickle ball, tennis, volleyball, basketball
basketball, skate park, playgrounds, tennis
farmer's market here Sundays 10am - 2pm
10 locals recommend
Jack Russell Park
850 Seminole Rdbasketball, skate park, playgrounds, tennis
farmer's market here Sundays 10am - 2pm
skate park, playground, splash pad, turf soccer field, walking track, exercise stations
33 locals recommend
South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground
2514 S Beach Pkwyskate park, playground, splash pad, turf soccer field, walking track, exercise stations
Markets
Saturday 10am -2pm
321 Penman Road, Jax Bch
also 5th Street, Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
Beaches Green Market
321 Penman RoadSaturday 10am -2pm
321 Penman Road, Jax Bch
also 5th Street, Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach
Water Park
Local waterpark with wave pool, slides, arcade, mini-golf, rides, and lazy river only a mile and a half from Ocean Escape Townhouse. Our kids love it here! You can go here just for one activity without having to pay for admission to water park if you desire. This may close after Summer 2022 so get your thrills in now!
121 locals recommend
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach
1944 Beach BlvdLocal waterpark with wave pool, slides, arcade, mini-golf, rides, and lazy river only a mile and a half from Ocean Escape Townhouse. Our kids love it here! You can go here just for one activity without having to pay for admission to water park if you desire. This may close after Summer 2022 so get your thrills in now!