Guidebook for Neptune Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
117 1st St
First StreetPetes- Locals hangout with pool tables and lots of socializing!
967 Atlantic Blvd
Atlantic BoulevardNow you're talking! Good food, people, and experience!
Food Scene
Always good, always fresh! The best margaritas, guacamole & tacos in town. No mix in the margaritas, guacamole is made table side & the blackened shrimp taco is one of my favorites! Excellent food!
207 Atlantic Blvd
207 Atlantic BoulevardAlways good, always fresh! The best margaritas, guacamole & tacos in town. No mix in the margaritas, guacamole is made table side & the blackened shrimp taco is one of my favorites! Excellent food!
303 Atlantic Blvd
303 Atlantic BoulevardBest Pizza around!
Sightseeing
Great way to get to Amelia Island! Fun experience!The crossing of the St. Johns River by AIA may be made aboard a car and passenger ferry run by the St. Johns River Ferry Service. Watch sea birds and an occasional group of porpoises as you cross the river. The fare is $6.00 for automobiles and $1.00 for pedestrians and bicycles. The Ferry operates every day, including holidays.
4610 Ocean St
4610 Ocean StreetGreat way to get to Amelia Island! Fun experience!The crossing of the St. Johns River by AIA may be made aboard a car and passenger ferry run by the St. Johns River Ferry Service. Watch sea birds and an occasional group of porpoises as you cross the river. The fare is $6.00 for automobiles and $1.00 for pedestrians and bicycles. The Ferry operates every day, including holidays.
St. Augustine is the Nation's Oldest City. Just a short ride south on AIA from Jacksonville Beach, this historic city and is a great day trip. It is even close enough to drive down for dinner or a brunch. The city’s many historic buildings and locations, and wide variety of restaurants and shops appeal to many tastes. Among the attractions in St. Augustine are the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, the Fountain of Youth, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Castillo de San Marcos, the Lightner Museum and the Oldest Wooden School House. The St. Augustine Sightseeing Train and horse-drawn carriage guides offer tours of the city while several boats offer sight-seeing trips around the harbor. The Visitors Information Center has a film on the history of St. Augustine and brochures maps. Nearby is St. George Street, the restored area of St. Augustine, where streets are closed to traffic. To find the center, just stay on AIA South and you'll see it across from Ripley's Believe It of Not Museum .
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St. Augustine is the Nation's Oldest City. Just a short ride south on AIA from Jacksonville Beach, this historic city and is a great day trip. It is even close enough to drive down for dinner or a brunch. The city’s many historic buildings and locations, and wide variety of restaurants and shops appeal to many tastes. Among the attractions in St. Augustine are the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, the Fountain of Youth, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Castillo de San Marcos, the Lightner Museum and the Oldest Wooden School House. The St. Augustine Sightseeing Train and horse-drawn carriage guides offer tours of the city while several boats offer sight-seeing trips around the harbor. The Visitors Information Center has a film on the history of St. Augustine and brochures maps. Nearby is St. George Street, the restored area of St. Augustine, where streets are closed to traffic. To find the center, just stay on AIA South and you'll see it across from Ripley's Believe It of Not Museum .
Arts & Culture
Located in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM. Museum tours are offered at 11 AM and 2 PM. Walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach can be scheduled by appointment.
233 S 3rd St
233 South 3rd StreetLocated in Fernandina Beach, the Amelia Island Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM. Museum tours are offered at 11 AM and 2 PM. Walking tours of historic Fernandina Beach can be scheduled by appointment.
Jax Surf and Paddle- 5.0 of 5 stars! Instruction! Beach Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, Gear Rentals, Outdoor Activities, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports
222 1st St
222 First StreetJax Surf and Paddle- 5.0 of 5 stars! Instruction! Beach Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, Gear Rentals, Outdoor Activities, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports
9451 Regency Square Blvd
9451 Regency Square BoulevardBest theater in the area! Leather lounge chair seating!
The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) which includes the Bryan Gooding Planetarium, is a family-oriented facility . It features numerous exhibits of interest for all ages. Many are hands-on and change regularly. The planetarium presents a variety of education and entertainment shows daily. It is the largest single lens planetarium in the world. The museum is open Monday - Thursday, 10 AM to 5 PM ; Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Saturdays 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, $6 for children.
1025 Museum Cir
1025 Museum CircleThe Museum of Science and History (MOSH) which includes the Bryan Gooding Planetarium, is a family-oriented facility . It features numerous exhibits of interest for all ages. Many are hands-on and change regularly. The planetarium presents a variety of education and entertainment shows daily. It is the largest single lens planetarium in the world. The museum is open Monday - Thursday, 10 AM to 5 PM ; Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Saturdays 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, $6 for children.
Everything Else
Located on the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the park boasts 1.5 miles of beach, freshwater lakes and wooded campsites. Hanna Park's 60-acre freshwater lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boats, and canoes. Lakeside picnic tables and grills are available. Scenic trails, great for biking and hiking, surround the lake and wind through the lush green forest. The lake area includes a quarteracre water playground with colorful fountains and playful water-squirting devices. Also, one of the premier surfing spots, the Poles, is located on site. Open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM, April - October and 8 AM - 6 PM, November - March.
500 Wonderwood Dr
500 Wonderwood DriveLocated on the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the park boasts 1.5 miles of beach, freshwater lakes and wooded campsites. Hanna Park's 60-acre freshwater lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boats, and canoes. Lakeside picnic tables and grills are available. Scenic trails, great for biking and hiking, surround the lake and wind through the lush green forest. The lake area includes a quarteracre water playground with colorful fountains and playful water-squirting devices. Also, one of the premier surfing spots, the Poles, is located on site. Open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM, April - October and 8 AM - 6 PM, November - March.
Enjoy a visit to any one of Downtown's many unique destinations and attractions, including exquisite museums, stimulating theater, and an array of festivals, concerts, shows and exhibitions.
214 N Hogan St
214 North Hogan StreetEnjoy a visit to any one of Downtown's many unique destinations and attractions, including exquisite museums, stimulating theater, and an array of festivals, concerts, shows and exhibitions.
Anheuser-Busch operates one of 12 breweries in its nationwide system in Jacksonville. The brewery has the capacity to produce 8.3 million barrels of beer annually and has undergone a number of plant modernizations and expansions in the past decade. More than 50,000 tourists visit the Jacksonville brewery tour center each year to see how Anheuser-Busch products are brewed and packaged. During the tours, guests who are 21 years of age or older are invited to enjoy a complimentary taste of Anheuser-Busch products in the Hospitality Room. Soft drinks and snacks also are served. A retail store also offers a selection of Anheuser-Busch merchandise.
111 Busch Dr
111 Busch DriveAnheuser-Busch operates one of 12 breweries in its nationwide system in Jacksonville. The brewery has the capacity to produce 8.3 million barrels of beer annually and has undergone a number of plant modernizations and expansions in the past decade. More than 50,000 tourists visit the Jacksonville brewery tour center each year to see how Anheuser-Busch products are brewed and packaged. During the tours, guests who are 21 years of age or older are invited to enjoy a complimentary taste of Anheuser-Busch products in the Hospitality Room. Soft drinks and snacks also are served. A retail store also offers a selection of Anheuser-Busch merchandise.
Entertainment & Activities
The Jacksonville Zoo has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. The zoo’s major exhibits include Range of the Jaguar, Giraffe Overlook, Savanna Blooms Garden, and Land of the Tiger. It offers a carousel, train ride through the zoo, and refreshments. Children under 2 are free. Open Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
370 Zoo Pkwy
370 Zoo ParkwayThe Jacksonville Zoo has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. The zoo’s major exhibits include Range of the Jaguar, Giraffe Overlook, Savanna Blooms Garden, and Land of the Tiger. It offers a carousel, train ride through the zoo, and refreshments. Children under 2 are free. Open Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
Activities include a go-kart track, miniature golf, laser tag, video game arcade, and batting cages. Two snack bars offer refreshments. The park is open seven days a week. Prices vary depending on activity.
2315 Beach Blvd
2315 Beach BoulevardActivities include a go-kart track, miniature golf, laser tag, video game arcade, and batting cages. Two snack bars offer refreshments. The park is open seven days a week. Prices vary depending on activity.