Go Shop View archives

• EDGE CITY

  It’s been around since 1975, long enough to lose its edge, but there’s nothing dull about this boutique in trendy Five Points that caters to die-hard fashionistas. Find the latest in designer labels for togs, clogs and anything that clinks. (9/2011)

  1017 Park St
  904-353-9423
  www.gunnel.com
  

• The Green Alligator

  This specialty toy store has treats for all kids, from toddlers on up to teens, including puzzles, trains, cranes, dolls, flying saucers and even a little bling for the princess in your life. (9/2011)

  3581 St Johns Ave
  904-389-3099
  thegreenalligator.com
  

• Tres Leches Desserts

  This hometown bakery has redefined decadent with its chocolate ganache "spiderweb" cake, the Southern carrot cake with pecans and its signature tres leches cake. (9/2011)

  1839 N Pearl St
  904-551-4375
  treslechesdesserts.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Fort George Island Cultural State Park

  A this treasure of an island, you can watch birds or brides (at the famous Ribault Club), explore oak-shaded trails by segway or bike, go fishing and discover cool rivers and creeks by kayak. See what attracted Native Americans, colonists and 1920s jetsetters alike, and why this island has been occupied by humans for over 5,000 years. (9/2011)

  Heckscher Dr and Florida A1A
  904-251-2320
  floridastat...eorgeisland
  

• THE RIVERWALK

  Take a stroll through the heart of downtown along the St. Johns River. The well-lit boardwalk is lined with restaurants, businesses and high-rise residences, as well as a shopping center and marina. (9/2011)

  Downtown on the St. Johns River
  www.downtow...nville.org
  

• Savage Ancient Seas

  Get a glimpse of the fearsome creatures that roamed the seas millions of years ago. Think 10-foot-long sea turtles, Pteranodons with 33-foot wingspans and 50-foot-long shark ancestors called Megalodons. They’re all from the private collection of paleontologist Mike Triebold. Through Oct. 30. (9/2011)

  At Museum of Science & History 1025 Museum Cir
  904-396-6674
  themosh.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Soup’s On

  Soup is comfort food for some, but at this hot spot it’s fit for gourmands, whether it’s a spicy Thai sweet potato or chilled mango avocado, a hearty cream of red potato or a chilled cherry lemon and almond dessert soup. The menu changes daily and includes salads, breads and desserts. $ (9/2011)

  1526 King St
  904-387-9394
  soupsonjax.com
  

• Casa Marina

  Dine on Chef Aaron Webb’s “new beach” cuisine, which features local seafood, while watching the waves on the Atlantic. Grab a lunch of crab cakes, goat cheese salad and mahi calypso—then burn it off with a stroll along the surf line. $$ (9/2011)

  At Casa Marina Hotel 691 N First St, Jacksonville Beach
  904-270-0025
  casamarinahotel.com
  

• Nippers Beach Grille

  Chef Kenny Gilbert of Top Chef fame offers Caribbean cuisine with a Southern bent. Try the fried green tomatoes and conch fritters with your crispy ginger beer pork belly. For dessert, there's no question: the guava duff cake. Also, don’t miss the pig roast the first Sunday of every month. $$ (9/2011)

  2309 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach
  904-247-3300
  nippersbeachgrille.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Maverick’s Rock n’ Honky Tonk

  This downtown crossover country/rock bar is popular with the after-work and after-game crowds. Live music Thursday through Saturday and a packed dancefloor keep it lively while its riverfront locale keeps it cool. Test your balance on the mechanical bull downstairs. (9/2011)

  At The Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Dr
  904-356-1110
  mavericksatthelanding.com
  

• PLUSH

  This 12,000-square-foot, multilevel super club is so big that there are five fully-stocked bars to serve its thirsty revelers. The dancefloor is packed nightly and live DJs crank out the hottest beats. (9/2011)

  845 University Blvd N
  904-743-1845
  www.plushjax.com