aka Jax Beach, 30 mins from venue. There's so much to do and see here!

Restaurants:

Sago Coffee

Round Bird Coffee Shop

Angie's Sub Shop

Sun Deli

TacoLu (great tacos!!)

Salt Life Food Shack

Flying Iguana Taqueria

The Bearded Pig (bbq)

Jax Beach Brunch Haus

Cruiser's Grill (a Jax staple Casey grew up going to)

The Loop Pizza Grill

AB Kitchen

Marker 32 (seafood & intercostal view)

North Beach Fish Camp

Dockside Seafood

Bars:

Jeykll Brewing

Hoptinger Jax Beach

Mango's Beach Bar

Surfer the Bar

Brix Taphouse

Ink Factory Brewing taproom

Lemon Bar (if you venture down to Neptune Beach area)

Unfortunately, there's not much in Orange Park area to explore. Here are some options nearby the venue:

OP Fish & Oyster House

Barley & Pie Brewing

Whitney's Fish Camp

Corks & Barrels

Corky Bell's Seafood

Grumpy's (brunch)

Urban Bean (coffee)

25 mins from venue

Restaurants:

River & Post (has a rooftop)

Southern Grounds (brunch)

Fox (brunch)

Josephine (Italian food)

Biscottis

Oaxaca Club (Mexican)

Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Taqueria Cinco

Blue Orchid Thai

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters

Riverside Arts Market (lively market held every Saturday from 10AM-3PM under the bridge featuring local artists, food vendors & entertainment)

Bars:

The Garage (divey bar with a big outdoor patio)

Keg & Coin

Hoptinger Bier Garden (rooftop)

Kickbacks (great spot for a variety of vintage arcade games, with 15 beers on tap, beer to gos)

Bold City Brewing

1 hour northeast from venue

Amelia Island is an adorable island north of Jacksonville area that offers a variety of outdoor activities and a historic downtown area.

Restaurants:

The Patio Place (downtown spot with string lights, fire pits, and great food)

Joe's 2nd Street Bistro

Sliders Seaside Grill (caribbean themed ocean side bar)

The Salty Pelican (island staple)

The Boat House (indoor/outdoor downtown spots with great bar food)

Amelia Island Coffee - tasty coffee & great merch

Bars:

Palace Saloon (dive vibe, oldest bar in Florida)

The Decantary (great martinis)

Green Turtle Tavern (live music spot)

1 hour southeast from venue

Casey’s hometown and the country's oldest town with lots to do and see. Below are St. Augustine recommendations - some of touristy, others are what the locals love!

Restaurants:

Harry's Seafood (cajun food, St. Aug staple)

River & Fort

Schooner’s (Anastasia Island, BEST fried shrimp)

Columbia Restaurant (must try the 1905 salad)

Beaches (one of Casey's favorite dinner spots right on Vilano Beach)

Prohibition Kitchen (downtown, live music)

St. Augustine Fish Camp (amazing seafood)

Salt Life (Anastasia Island)

urrito Works taco shop (popular item is the UFO)

Kookaburra coffee (Anastasia Island)

Sunday (brunch spot, downtown)

Blue Hen Cafe (brunch spot, downtown)

Cap's on the Water (oceanside restaurant)

Rita’s Frozen Custard (Anastasia Island)

Bars:

Forgotten Tonic (downtown, dinner/wine bar spot)

St. Augustine Distillery

Ice Plant Bar

White Lion Bar

No Name Bar

Tini Martini (amazing martinis, seating outside, downtown)

Sarbez (arcade bar + grilled cheese)

Activities:

St. George Street (walking around and shopping)

Old Town Trolley Tours

Lighthouse

Alligator Farm

San Sebastian Winery

Castillo de San Marcos