Jacksonville is not quite worthy of the accolade of being called a shopper's Shangri-La, although the city does offer visitors an interesting selection of shopping venues. Regency Square Mall in Jacksonville provides the typical big retail experience for those fond of large department stores and popular chain retailers.Visitors looking for somewhere a little more offbeat can head for the chic and bohemian Five Points district, where independent retailers purvey a wide selection of new and used wares.
Opening Hours
Shops follow regular opening hours shared by other big cities in the US, with trading starting at 10:00 and finishing at around 20:00 or 21:00 from Monday to Saturday. Sunday opening hours in Jacksonville are more restricted, with most shops opening around 12:00 and closing around 16:00. There are exceptions to these hours and visitors are advised to call ahead to check.
Shopping CentersAvenues Mall
Address: Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), USA
Avenues Mall is a duel-level shopping facility with a pleasant ambiance, offering more than 150 specialty shops. Big names at the mall include Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears and Pottery Barn.
Five Points
Address: Intersection of Park, Margaret, and Lomax Streets, Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), USA
The small but chic area that is Five Points is where you'll find the cool kids hanging out. Funky boutiques sit alongside shoe shops, antiques retailers, used-record stores, vintage clothing shops and galleries. There are also a number of coffee shops, bars and eateries here.
Jacksonville Landing
Address: 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32202, USA
Tel: +1 904 353 1188
Jacksonville Landing is home to both shops and restaurants, and is the venue for many of the year's biggest entertainment events. Visitors will find popular retailers such as Footlocker, Sunglass Hut and the Body Shop here.
Regency Square Mall
Address: 9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), 32225, USA
Tel +1 904 725 3830
The Regency Square Mall is home not only to a vast selection of shops, but also too several restaurants and a 24-screen movie theater complex. Anchor stores at the mall include Old Navy, Dillard's, Belk, Sears and JCPenney, while popular retail outlets include The Body Shop, American Eagle Outfitters, Claire's Accessories, Foot Locker and Gap.
San Marco Square
Address: San Marco and Atlantic Boulevards, Jacksonville, Florida (FL), USA
San Marco Square is a charming shopping district situated south of the river, where visitors can spend time perusing a wide variety of shops, gift boutiques and art galleries. Shops at San Marco Square are set in period Mediterranean Revival-style buildings and include home furnishings, antiques, clothes, books and record retailers.
St. Augustine Outlet Center
Address: 2700 State Road, St. Augustine, Florida (FL), 32092-0748, USA
Tel: +1 904 825 1555
Situated a short distance from Jacksonville, the St. Augustine Outlet Center offers visitors cut price designer clothing at a variety of retail stores. Among the many outlets you will find here are Banana Republic Factory Store, Big Dog Sportswear, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Nike and Tommy Hilfiger.
