Outdoors in Jacksonville

Five Points

Bartaco

Five Points

Birdies

Funky, laid-back neighborhood hangout with a patio & full bar, plus live music & pool tables.

Five Points

River & Post

Seafood & steaks with a regional twist in a contemporary space with a rooftop bar & scenic views.

Springfield

The District SPR

Cozy, art deco-style bar with a patio serving creative bites alongside cocktails, wine & craft beer.

Downtown

Urban Grind Coffee Company

Quaint cafe with brick walls & a rustic vibe serving locally roasted coffee, sandwiches & smoothies.

The Beaches

Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen

Black Hammock Island

Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve

Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats.

Southside

University Of North Florida Nature Trails

Avondale

Biscottis

Convivial bistro serving small plates, sandwiches, salads & brunch in a historic, brick-lined space.

Avondale

Southern Grounds & Co.

Avondale

Josephine

Southbank

Chart House

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

Five Points

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters - Riverside

Cool spot pouring sustainably sourced artisanal coffees & espressos in a contemporary space.

Southbank

Southbank Riverwalk

1.25-mi. paved promenade along the St. Johns River with art, benches & city & sunset views.

LaVilla

Ritz Theatre & Museum, Jacksonville

Rebuilt 1921-era facility offering concerts & exhibits documenting local African-American culture.

San Marco

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

Windy Hill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

Avondale

Restaurant Orsay

Seasonal French food & creative cocktails meet in this dining room with plush seats & exposed beams.

Holiday Harbors

Castaway Island Preserve

Raised trails run through this undeveloped wetland preserve with scenic overlooks along the way.

The Beaches

Cradle Creek Preserve

Public park along the Intracoastal Waterway with nature trails, elevated boardwalks & a boat pier.

Windy Hill

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Jacksonville

Northside

Big Talbot Island State Park

Picnics, hiking, boating & nature study on an island with diverse habitats, from bluffs to beaches.

Outdoors

Fort Clinch State Park

Beachfront park at a circa-1864 fort with guided tours, wildlife viewing, camping & nature trails.

Windy Hill

The Capital Grille

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.