St. Johns Avenue offers what's perhaps the region's most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops. | Cole LoCurto

One of a handful of nondescript strip malls lining Mayport Road that belie the culinary delights within, this particular parcel includes a distillery, a popular taproom/pizza spot, a MICHELIN-recommended breakfast restaurant and a by-reservation only tiki-themed speakeasy | Matt Shaw, Jacksonville Today

A four-block section of West King Street is home to eclectic small businesses and a tasty food and dining scene. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

St. Augustine restaurant Bar Citra earned a a Bib Gourmand nod from MICHELIN dining guide | Bar Citra

Stretching nearly three miles along both the Northbank and Southbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville's Riverwalks offer some of the city's most spectacular waterfront views.

Children look for books at the San Marco Library Branch on Dec. 19, 2019. | Vicki Palombo Kirby

Beaches Habitat for Humanity volunteers work in October 2017 to build homes for families who receive no-interest loans to purchase them. | Pete Havens

A meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. | City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville skyline as seen from the Southbank in November 2024.

Duval Schools headquarters | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today