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Where we’d send a friend. Food, shops, parks, and people you can hire around Jacksonville, the beaches, Clay, and northern St. Johns.

Food and drink

Tacos

Coffee

Southern Grounds

(904) 853-5473200 First St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

Coffee, breakfast, and a comfortable place to meet. This card is the Neptune Beach cafe.

Website

Other cafes include Avondale at 3562 St Johns Ave, (904) 475-2154; Jacksonville Beach at 2405 3rd St S, (904) 746-7061; San Marco at 1671 Atlantic Blvd, (904) 619-1503; downtown at 400 Riverside Ave #101, (904) 661-1669; San Pablo at 14100 Mayo Blvd, (904) 956-2190; and St. Augustine at 124 King St, (904) 547-2704.

Dessert

Dreamette

(904) 388-25583646 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32205

A classic walk-up stop for cones, sundaes, and old-school frozen treats. This card is the Murray Hill shop.

Visit Jacksonville lists this shop as cash only. Other Dreamette locations use their own phone numbers.

Bakeries

Barbecue

Pizza

Seafood

Brunch

Breweries

Shopping and everyday errands

Thrift

Used books

Florists

Pet groomers

Barbers

Salvage and furniture

Eco Relics

(904) 330-0074info@ecorelics.com106 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Reclaimed wood, architectural salvage, and vintage furniture in a warehouse on Stockton Street.

Website

Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site says every third Thursday the shop stays open until 7 p.m. They do not take drop-offs. Email first if you want to sell something. Animals are welcome on a leash.

Care

Physical therapy

Brooks Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic – Northside

(904) 757-17821034 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy on Dunn Avenue.

Website

This card is the Northside outpatient clinic. The page says the clinic is hospital-based and that insurance coverage may vary. Fax (904) 757-9808. Brooks lists other clinics on its locations page. This page does not print clinic hours.

Select Physical Therapy – Northside

(904) 757-91192255 Dunn Avenue, Suite 207, Jacksonville, FL 32218

An outpatient physical therapy clinic on Dunn Avenue.

Website

This card is the Northside clinic. Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Fax (904) 757-1989.

Dentists

Veterinarians

St. Bernard’s Animal Hospital

(904) 677-443011740 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

A veterinary hospital on San Jose Boulevard for routine care and daytime urgent visits.

Website

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday. The contact page says December 24 and December 31 are 8:30 a.m.–noon, and December 25 and January 1 are closed. After hours it names Capital Veterinary Specialists, 3001 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, (904) 647-7481.

Forever Vets Animal Hospital at Jacksonville Beach

(904) 367-278714185 Beach Blvd, Suite 8, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

A veterinary hospital on Beach Boulevard. The company lists other hospitals around Jacksonville and St. Johns.

Website

Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Other hospitals on the company’s site include Baymeadows at 8505 Baymeadows Road, (904) 733-5100, and Riverside at 580 College Street, (904) 204-2191.

Childcare

The Goddard School of Jacksonville – Baymeadows/Gate Pkwy

(904) 648-99008985 Annie Eliza Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

A preschool on Annie Eliza Road. The page lists classrooms from infants through kindergarten.

Website

This card is the Baymeadows campus. Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. The page says it is offering kindergarten and enrolling VPK. Ask about licensing, ratios, and openings.

Primrose School at St. Johns Forest

(904) 824-1100180 Gateway Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32259

A preschool on Gateway Circle. The page lists infant through pre-kindergarten, plus after-school and a summer program.

Website

Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. The page title uses St. John’s Forest, and the heading uses St. Johns Forest. Ask about licensing, ratios, and openings.

The Bolles School, Whitehurst Campus

(904) 256-52557400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32217

The lower school on San Jose Boulevard, for pre-kindergarten through grade 5.

Website

The homepage lists this campus phone. The same street is also the upper school, (904) 733-9292, and a campuses page prints that number for Whitehurst too. Admission is (904) 256-5030. The school-day page says pre-kindergarten is 8 a.m.–noon and kindergarten through grade 5 is 8 a.m.–2:45 p.m., with Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. The Ponte Vedra Beach lower school is 200 ATP Tour Boulevard, (904) 285-4658.

Swimming lessons

Music lessons

Music & Arts – Jacksonville

(904) 292-970510991-51 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

A music store on San Jose Boulevard for lessons, instrument rentals, and repairs.

Website

Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. The page says the store is in Mandarin Corners, at the southeast corner of I-295 and San Jose Boulevard.

Shops and counters

Printing and signs

Computer repair

uBreakiFix by Asurion – Jacksonville

(904) 642-29809823 Tapestry Park Circle, Unit 3, Jacksonville, FL 32246

A repair counter on Tapestry Park Circle for phones, computers, tablets, and game consoles.

Website

Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. The page says walk-ins are welcome, and that a complicated diagnostic may cost $39.99 to $59.99, applied to the repair if you go ahead. It says to back up the device first. A later paragraph calls this store westside. The address on the page is Tapestry Park Circle.

Auto body

Gerber Collision & Glass – Main Street

(904) 757-650013349 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32218

A collision shop on North Main Street for body work, paint, and auto glass.

Website

Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The page says written estimates are free and that repairs carry a lifetime guarantee for as long as you own the vehicle. The header also shows 1-877-7GERBER. The company lists other Jacksonville shops. This card is the North Main Street shop.

Car dealerships

Coggin Toyota at the Avenues

(904) 337-661811340 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32256

A Toyota dealership on Philips Highway for sales, service, and parts.

Website

Sales Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Service Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sunday. Parts Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sunday. The contact page spells the street Philips.

Atlantic Coast Honda

(904) 650-76131325 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

A Honda dealership on Cassat Avenue.

Website

Sales is (904) 650-7613, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Service is (904) 809-3348 and parts is (904) 809-7688, Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday is closed. The page also includes a main number, (904) 899-1900.

Bicycle shops

Kayak and beach rentals

Beach Life Rentals

(904) 584-7368102 6th Ave N #13, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

A Jacksonville Beach shop for bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach gear, with delivery.

Website

The storefront is open daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m., weather pending. Beach chairs and umbrellas are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., weather pending. The page says hours can change in fall and winter, and that the shop also sets up at several oceanfront hotels.

Window tint and wraps

Shoe repair

Self-storage

CubeSmart Self Storage – Touchton Road

(904) 620-97998585 Touchton Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

A storage facility on Touchton Road.

Website

The page labels this number for current customers and also prints toll-free numbers for new customers. Office hours are Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The office is closed Sunday. Gate access is daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Hiring for the house

Before you hire, ask for a written estimate and proof of insurance, then confirm the Florida license.

HVAC

Guardian Heating and Air

(904) 776-4225info@getcooljax.com

Heating and air conditioning for Jacksonville homes and businesses.

Website

The contact page lists Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. It does not print a street. Ask for insurance, the Florida HVAC license, and a written estimate before you hire.

Electricians

Handymen

Ace Handyman Services Jacksonville

(904) 364-52426950 Philips Hwy, Suite 27, Jacksonville, FL 32216

A local office for smaller repairs and household projects. This card is the Southside shop.

Website

Another office is at 701 Market Street, Suite 111, St. Augustine, (904) 310-4918. That office’s page lists contractor license CGC 062824. Confirm the license, insurance, and a written estimate for your job.

Plumbers

Aldridge & Sons Plumbing

(904) 287-385511309 Business Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

A Jacksonville contractor for plumbing repairs and emergency calls.

Website

The contact page lists Florida plumbing license CFC1426235 and says the line answers for emergency service. Ask for insurance and a written estimate, and confirm the license before you hire.

The Greatful Plumber

(904) 643-39464029 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Residential and commercial plumbing from a shop on Lenox Avenue.

Website

The contact page lists office hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and says the phone is answered around the clock. After-hours work may cost more. It lists Florida plumbing license CFC1426820. Ask for insurance and a written estimate, and confirm the license before you hire.

Pest control

ClearDefense Pest Control

(904) 789-32323728 Philips Hwy, Suite 48, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Recurring pest treatment from a Jacksonville office on Philips Highway.

Website

The company’s contact page lists this Jacksonville office as Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ask what a plan covers, and get the renewal terms in writing.

Turner Pest Control

(904) 355-5300customerservice@turnerpest.com8400 Baymeadows Way, Suite 12, Jacksonville, FL 32256

A local pest company. This card is the corporate office on Baymeadows Way.

Website

The contact page lists Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, and Sunday closed. The same phone is listed for 8565 Mallory Road, Jacksonville 32220, and 10255 Fortune Parkway, Jacksonville 32256. The toll-free line is (800) 225-5305. Mailed payments go to P.O. Box 600323, Jacksonville, FL 32260-0323. Ask what the plan covers and get the renewal terms in writing.

Roofers

Red Stag Roofing

(904) 880-4681info@redstagcontracting.com3720 Kori Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Roofing work from an office on Kori Road.

Website

The contact page also prints 904-297-ROOF, which links to (904) 297-7663. One hours block says Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The bottom contact block says Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are closed. The page lists licenses CBC 1255193 and CCC 1329994. Ask which license applies, ask for proof of insurance, and get the estimate in writing.

Auto repair

Landscapers

Earth Works

(904) 996-0712earthworksjax@gmail.com12501 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

A garden center and landscape company. The public counter is the garden center on Beach Boulevard.

Website

The contact page lists the garden center here, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The landscape office at 1119 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N. is Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and is not open to the public. The page says the email is for general nursery and plant questions.

Appliance repair

Hartman's Appliance Repair

info@hartmanrepair.com3320 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254

Appliance repair that comes to the house.

Website

The Duval, Clay, and St. Johns contact page prints this email, this street, and (904) 425-2425. A banner on that page says the phone is in an outage and asks you to use the email. Hours on the page are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday closed.

Garage doors

George's Garage Door Service

(904) 534-1489

A garage-door company that comes to the house.

Website

The contact page does not print a street or an email. It says the phone is answered 24 hours a day, and it prints license number GD32.

Precision Garage Door Service of Jacksonville

(904) 638-22206676 Columbia Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL 32258

A garage-door company with an office on Columbia Park Drive.

Website

The office line is (904) 638-2220. The same page lists area lines: Jacksonville (904) 262-6620, Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 567-3573, St. Augustine (904) 417-8900, Orange Park (904) 385-0900, Atlantic Beach (904) 525-8288, and Fernandina Beach (904) 261-9822. A second office is 4420 US-1 S, Suite 3, St. Augustine, FL 32086, (904) 209-9038.

Photographers

Out

Museums and the zoo

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

(904) 356-6857reservations@cummermuseum.org829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Art collections and riverfront gardens on Riverside Avenue.

Website

General questions use the phone and reservations email on the contact page. The museum’s visitor brochure prints this address and lists Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Closed Monday. Special days change the hours.

MOCA Jacksonville

(904) 620-1214hellomoca@unf.edu333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, in historic downtown. A cultural institute of the University of North Florida.

Website

The visit page lists Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday, and open until 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday. It lists adult admission at $10. The first floor is free, Saturdays are free, and those Wednesday evenings are free. The street is on the visit page. The University of North Florida events calendar lists this address with ZIP 32202.

Parks and preserves

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

(904) 318-4342info@jacksonvillearboretum.org1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

A nonprofit garden and trail reserve on Millcoe Road.

Website

Seasonal hours on the visit page: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 12 through November 5, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 6 through March 11. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is $3 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Memorial Park

1620 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204

A riverfront park in Riverside. The city page describes an Olmsted Brothers design, the Life sculpture by Charles Adrian Pillars, and an accessible fishing dock.

Website

JaxParks does not print a phone for this park. For a city question, use 630-CITY. The park page does not list daily hours.

Castaway Island Preserve

2921 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224

A city preserve on San Pablo Road South, with a wheelchair-accessible trail, a nonmotorized launch, and picnic tables.

Website

Open at sunrise and closed at sundown. JaxParks does not print a phone for this park. For a city question, use 630-CITY.

Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park

1109 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

A St. Johns County beach park in Ponte Vedra, with a dune walkover to the sand.

Website

Dawn to dusk. The park page lists an ADA dune walkover, parking, a pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. Horseback riding needs a permit. The page does not list a phone at the park. County Beach Services is (904) 209-0331, beaches@sjcfl.us.

GTM Research Reserve

(904) 380-8600505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Visitor center, trails, and beach access for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve.

Website

The state page says the visitor center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday, Monday, and state holidays, with free admission. Trails and Guana beach parking are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset, with parking at $3 per vehicle. The reserve’s own visit page lists a different small admission charge, so check that page before you go.

Live shows

Wedding venues

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