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LOCAL'S GUIDE: Jacksonville/Saint Johns Country, FL

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Things to do in Jacksonville and Saint Johns County, FL! My top picks and where I bring my own guests to! From where to eat to where to bring your dog!
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Outdoor Activities

 
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Easy trail I like to walk my dog. Good spot for Pokemon Go as well!
Gourd Island
 
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Great dog park in Saint Johns County! Has two sections, one for big dogs and one for smaller dogs. It is part of a larger park so bring the whole family! It is right behind a skate park!
Veterans Park Dog Park
 
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Gorgeous smaller park in Saint Johns County where you can paddle board, kayak, walk a dog, and a popular spot for prom photos!
Alpine Groves Park
 
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I bring my kayak and paddleboard here because they have a launch! It is so pretty to sit in the grass too for a picnic. Bring your dog as well for the short trails! Another popular spot for prom photos!
Riverfront Park
 
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Great family fun park with courts (basketball, pickleball, etc.) and an off-leash dog park!
Treaty Park
 
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My favorite beach to go to because it is less crowded and the sand and water feel much nicer!
Explore Coastal Conservation at GTM Research Reserve
 
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There is so much to do here! Stay at a hotel and talk a walk along the beach. Go kayaking, go shopping! One of my favorite local places to bring guests!
Amelia Island, Florida

Restaurants

 
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Love being able to choose my own toppings and I love the thin crust!
Blaze Pizza
 
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Not evening kidding, I am obsessed with this pizza place. The crust thickness is perfect, the ingredients taste fresh, everything about this place creates authentic Italian pizza. Highly, highly recommend!
Amore Mio Pizzeria
 
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Great tasting pizza! The staff is wonderful as well.
Bronx House Pizza - St. Johns
 
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Mellow Mushroom always has great pizza!
Mellow Mushroom Durbin Park
 
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My favorite Thai restaurant in the Jacksonville area. The Pad Thai and fried rice are my favorites.
Lemongrass Thai Bistro
 
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Best Indian restaurant in the Saint Johns area!
JaxSpice
 
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I am obsessed with this place. It is like Chipotle but Indian food, so it is so much better!
Tikka Bowls And Tacos

Other Food & Drinks

 
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Don't worry if you are not a coffee person, because they have GREAT teas!
Foxtail Coffee Co. & Kelly's Ice Cream Silver Leaf
 
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I LOVE bundt cakes! They are SO delicious and are soft! Even the gluten-free ones are amazing!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
 
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Even you are near Beachwalk, then you HAVE to check out Kilwins! The ice cream and sweet treats are so good!
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Arts & Entertainment

 
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A musuem you need to check out if you are in Jacksonville!
MOSH (Museum Of Science & History)
 
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My absolute favorite museum to go to in Jacksonville. I bring all my friends and family who visit. Great spot for photos as well!
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
 
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My favorite movie theater to go to! The reclining seats make the movie more enjoyable. Love the popcorn there too! My go-to theater.
Cinemark Durbin Park and XD
 
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Another great movie theater in the Jaclsonville area! Love the atmosphere and the reclining seats here!
Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville and XD