Life gets busy—this list makes it easier. These are my go-to spots around St. Johns for quick dinners, fun kid activities, trusted salons, errands, and everything in between. If you live here (or are new!), this is your shortcut to the best of the be...
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Shopping and Entertainment
Restaurants
This is our go to restaurant. Always great service and friendly staff. The food is delicious too!
Julington Creek Fish Camp
Love the chimichurri steak. They are also well known for their bourbon selections!
Ember & Iron
Great authentic Italian dinner!
Bella Vista
The best donuts! These are croissant style donuts and so yummy. They are big so perfect for sharing!
Parlor Doughnuts
Great quality Italian food!
Enza's Italian Restaurant
Good Mexican food! Great margaritas!
Pepper's Cocina
Neapolitan style pizza and craft beers. They have a great outdoors area for kids.
Mandarin - V Pizza Locations
The BEST pastries! You have to try the Nutella Cruffin when you go - my fave!
Miss Cruffin
Great atmosphere and food!
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux St. Johns, FL
Beauty
The salon I’ve been going to for 9 years! Amanda is great!
SOUTHERN ROOTS SALON - Updated March 2026 - 20 Photos & 10 Reviews
Lindsey is great with skin! She specializes with acne but does relaxing facials as well
Skin Bar Jax
My favorite nail salon. Always a good experience. Ask for Nina. She gives the best massages.
Nail Time Julington Creek
Botox, filler, facials and more. Ryan is very experienced and 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amason Aesthetics
Kids
Personally recommend FCG if looking for a gymnastics place
First Coast Gymnastics
Best place for tumbling and learning skills. My kids love it!
Tumblrz Mandarin
Auto
I’ve used this company when I’ve needed a new windshield. Great service and they came to me!
First Coast Mobile Glass
My go to shop for my oil changes. They are pretty good about getting you in and out. Fair prices and have an early bird special as well as some coupons.
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
Parks
This park is right on the Saint Johns River. Playground area and some pretty trails all the way to the water. Best spot for family pictures!
Alpine Groves Park
Shopping and Entertainment
All the shopping you can do in one place!
St. Johns Town Center
There are many concerts and shows here. Good venue
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Great venue for a concert! You may want to skip July- Sept as it’s outside.. hot but still a good time
Daily's Place
The BEST venue for a concert! Not a bad seat in the house.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Visit the Fountain of Youth and take a sip of the “youth” water
Fountain of Youth – St. Augustine Historical Attraction
The Capybara cafe is a must do! They are so cute!
Capybara Cafe
The Alligator Farm is a top attraction. You can zip line over the gators!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Fun new spot to hangout. Great for families!!
The Block Jax
Nearby Attractions
Great place to visit for a day trip!
St. Augustine
Minor league baseball team in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Beaches
Our favorite beach!
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The best drive on beach!
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