Outback Crab Shack
Outback Crab Shack, nestled on Six Mile Creek near the St. Johns River in St. Augustine, offers a vibrant riverfront dining experience. Renowned for its fresh Florida seafood—including local shrimp, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, and the signature Outback boil—the restaurant features a spacious deck, covered outdoor bar, and live entertainment. Accessible by car or boat, it’s an ideal spot for enjoying great food and a lively atmosphere.
COORDINATES:
29.96046, -81.54358
HOURS:
Sun – Thurs: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Fri & Sat: 11:00am – 12:00am
(904) 522-0500
obcrabshack.com
Whitey's Fish Camp
Traditional fish camp with outdoor seating & water views features deep-fryer fare & live music. Family friendly atmosphere and accessible by boat.
COORDINATES:
30.100607, 81.745625
HOURS:
Mon: 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Tues: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Fri & Sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm
(904) 269-4198
WhiteysFishCamp.com
Riverside Art Market
The Riverside Arts Market is every Saturday from 10am – 3pm, rain or shine. The Riverside Art Market features a variety of small businesses, everything from artists to farmers to makers and bakers.
Hooters
The casual beach-themed establishments feature music, sports on large flat screens, and a menu that includes seafood, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and of course, Hooters original chicken wings
COORDINATES:
30.216876 N, -81.617719 W
8938 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
HOURS:
Everyday: 11:00am – 12:00pm
(904) 636-9800
Hooters.com
Wicked Barley
Wicked Barley provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. The brewery grounds include a 2200 sq foot full service restaurant and tap room with multiple tvs, covered patio, a pet friendly waterfront beer garden, and a boat dock. Yes, you can arrive by boat.
COORDINATES:
30.218238 N, -81.611305 W
4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
HOURS:
Tues – Thurs: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Fri & Sat: Open til midnight
Sun: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Monday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
(904) 379-7077
WickedBarley.com
The Loop
The Loop Pizza Grill Serves Salads, Burgers, Shakes and Pizza. Located in Sadler Marina, this location marks a new vision for Jacksonville, said Brooks Busey, who owns the marina with his family. The Loop is the first tenant of a multi-use space, which sits on the waterfront.
COORDINATES:
30.275151 N, -81.717443 W
Located in Sadler Marina
HOURS:
Sun – Thurs: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm
(904) 384-7301
LoopPizzaGrill.com
Bayard Point
COORDINATES: 29.976802 N, 81.639217 W
Bayard Point is located in Green Cove Springs just south of the Shands bridge on the west side of the St. Johns river. The John P. Hall nature preserve, located on Bay Yard Point, is home to over 7 miles of walking trails, a campsite, and fire rings.
Exchange Island
COORDINATES: 30.27656 N, -81.40917 W
Exchange Island, located within the St. Johns River, occupies approximately 34 acres of land. Today, the land is undeveloped and sits just below the Mathews Bridge. This island has been used for years by local Arlington residents as an adventurous camping spot.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
COORDINATES: 30.40407 N, 81.64334 W
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens sits at the mouth of the Trout River east of the main street bridge. The Zoo is quickly becoming a world-class establishment with over 1,500 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. When arriving by boat, the Zoo is free for visitors.
Julington Creek Rope Swing
COORDINATES: 30.0797737 N, 81.7496619 W
Dangling from a tall oak tree over Black Creek, the rope swing is a popular destination among local boaters. The rope swing sits about 15 feet off the ground and is only accessible by boat. It’s a great location for adventurous family fun!
Black Creek Redneck Beach
COORDINATES: 30.076454 N, 81.842913 W
The Redneck Beach is located on Black Creek only accessible by boat. It’s a small area of beach that is popular among locals during the hot summer months.
Doctors Lake
COORDINATES: 30.152778 N, 81.706389 W
Doctors Lake is located on the west side of the St. Johns River in Clay County, just 37 miles from the river’s confluence with the Atlantic Ocean. The lake is an elongated estuary about five miles long and one mile wide. Most of the 13-mile shoreline of Doctors Lake is surrounded by residential development with docks and bulkheads.
Goat Island (Blount Island)
COORDINATES: 30.3996 N, 81.5295 W
Goat Island is an island of approximately 2,000 acres on the St. Johns River. One of three public cargo facilities at the Port of Jacksonville is located there, and it is also the site of the United States Marine Corps Blount Island Command.
Metropolitan Park Marina
COORDINATES: 30.320114 N, -81.640871 W
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Metropolitan Park is a 32-acre urban waterfront park and concert venue located on the north bank of the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is projected to be the eastern terminus of the northbank Jacksonville Riverwalk.
Spring Park at Green Cove Springs
COORDINATES: Lat. 29.994409. Long. -81.674597
Corky Bells Seafood at Gator Landing
Corky Bell’s is located at beautiful Gator Landing located on the St. John’s River where Corky’s high standards of quality food and excellent service will continue to impress each guest that walks through the door. The history of this well known Palatka landmark will continue to be shared.
COORDINATES:
Lat. 29.644755219649042, Long. -81.6033564730365
185 Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131
HOURS:
Sun – Thurs: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm
https://www.corkybellsseafood.com/
(386) 329-9300
Amity Marina
This awesome destination is available by land and sea just a brief trip south of our Julington Creek location, right outside the entrance to Cunningham Creek. Stop by and enjoy rotating food trucks, a swimming pool, and any number of events from karaoke to bingo, bar games and horseshoe tournaments.
COORDINATES:
Lat. 30.09495569331923, Long. -81.63865661056016
1106 Friendship Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32259
HOURS:
Mon – Tues: Closed
Wed – Thurs: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Fri – Sun: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
(904) 238-1592
Spring Park is located in Green Cove Springs along the St. John’s River southwest of Julington Creek. The park offers walking trails, a playground, public pool, open space and access to local restaurants.