St. Johns Town Center is an outdoor mall that offers many shops as well as a dining options for a fun day of shopping!
San Marco is another shopping area with more local boutiques, compared to the Town Center, as well as many of the Bride and Groom's favorite restaurants which include: Taverna, Gemma Fish & Oyster Bar, The Loop, and Anejo!
Although it might be a bit chilly to swim, if you are interested in taking in the wonderful views of the beaches that Jacksonville has to offer, the Bride and Groom's favorites are Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Atlantic Beach for a chill and cozy local vibe. Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach are perfect if you're looking for a local quiet beach experience. Atlantic Beach, although still a local and quiet experience, offers a strip of shops and restaurants that you can walk around and enjoy lunch and dinner options! If you are interested in local bars aroundthe beaches area, the Bride and Groom enjoy Lemon Bar which is an outdoor beach bar as well as Pete's Bar which is a local dive bar where you can play pool, darts, and even ping-pong!