Outdoors Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank
Southbank Riverwalk
An outdoor spot in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Before midnight.
Why go
Boardwalk along the south bank of the St. Johns with a straight-on view of the downtown skyline and Main Street Bridge.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Intuition Ale Works, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Southbank
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Before midnight
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Intuition Ale Works
Local brewery on East Bay Street near the stadium, with a rooftop deck looking back at the skyline.
Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line - 2Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Large hotel on the Northbank Riverwalk, just east of the Main Street Bridge and the fireworks barge.
Stay · 0.7 mi straight-line - 3Friendship Fountain
Lit 1965 fountain on the Southbank Riverwalk, facing downtown across the river.
Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4St. Johns River New Year's Eve fireworks
The city's free midnight fireworks over the St. Johns, launched near the Main Street Bridge and the Shipyards.
Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5Florida Theatre
Restored 1927 Mediterranean Revival movie palace downtown, now a concert and comedy venue.
Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Cowford Chophouse
Steakhouse in the restored 1902 Bostwick Building on Bay Street, with a rooftop bar over the river.
Food · 0.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Southbank Riverwalk is a stop on our Jacksonville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank
Southbank Riverwalk is our only outdoors pick in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank run from 63°F in January to 91°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Southbank Riverwalk itself, we suggest: Before midnight.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 30.31679, -81.64722
- Destination
- Downtown Jacksonville & Southbank, Florida
Southbank Riverwalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Southbank Riverwalk?
Plan on about an hour at Southbank Riverwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Southbank Riverwalk?
Our pick: Before midnight. Insider tip: Some sections can close for construction, so check before you settle in.
Is Southbank Riverwalk free?
Yes, we list Southbank Riverwalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Southbank Riverwalk?
Southbank Riverwalk appears on Jacksonville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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