# Kid-friendly places in Jacksonville Beach

36 listed places in Jacksonville Beach: 18 restaurants, 15 playgrounds and things to do and 3 hotels. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/restaurants) (18)
- [Family-friendly hotels in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/hotels) (3)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/playgrounds) (15)
- [Places with high chairs in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-high-chairs) (9)
- [Places with a changing table in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-changing-tables) (4)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-kids-menu) (10)
- [Hotels with a pool in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-a-pool) (3)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/with-restrooms) (3)
- [Free things to do with kids in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/free-to-visit) (9)
- [Places to order at the counter with kids in Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/jacksonville-beach/order-at-the-counter) (6)

## Places

1. [Sunshine Playground at South Beach Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/sunshine-playground-at-south-beach-park-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). Separate areas for toddlers and older kids, a shaded cabana in the middle for you, and a splash pad when it's running.
2. [1810 Tacos y Tequila](https://ourplayday.com/places/1810-tacos-y-tequila-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). A Mexican spot with tacos and a kids' menu of its own.
3. [Gonzales Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/gonzales-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). The playground is fully fenced, with climbing and slides for toddlers and older kids, and covered picnic spots for a break.
4. [Mellow Mushroom - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/mellow-mushroom-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Pizza, and wax sticks for kids to shape at the table while you wait.
5. [Chick-fil-A - Marsh Landing Parkway](https://ourplayday.com/places/chick-fil-a-marsh-landing-parkway-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). An indoor playground for kids to burn off lunch.
6. [Grouper Shack - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/grouper-shack-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Seafood with a turfed outdoor play area stocked with toys.
7. [Oceanfront Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/oceanfront-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A small playground steps from a dune walkover and an accessible beach ramp.
8. [Tall Pines Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tall-pines-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A newly rebuilt playground with a picnic pavilion beside it.
9. [Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront](https://ourplayday.com/places/courtyard-by-marriott-jacksonville-beach-oceanfront-jacksonville-beach) (hotel, Jacksonville Beach). Oceanfront hotel with a heated outdoor pool and a fire pit for making s'mores.
10. [Cruisers Grill - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/cruisers-grill-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Burgers and shakes with outdoor seats for after the beach, and Tootsie Pops come with the check.
11. [Dockside Seafood Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/dockside-seafood-restaurant-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Counter service and a lively porch by the boat ramp.
12. [European Street Cafe - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/european-street-cafe-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). A casual cafe where the kids' meal comes with a juice, an easy lunch near the beach.
13. [Margaritaville Beach Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/margaritaville-beach-hotel-jacksonville-beach) (hotel, Jacksonville Beach). Beachfront hotel with a heated pool sheltered behind the dunes, steps from the sand, and oceanfront suites.
14. [Rotary Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rotary-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A little playground on a small island, with boats going past and wildlife to spot.
15. [TacoLu](https://ourplayday.com/places/tacolu-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). A colorful, lively dining room, and the kids get simple tacos, quesadillas or fish sticks.
16. [Fountain View Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/fountain-view-park-playground-jacksonville-beach) (playground, Jacksonville Beach). A playground by a stocked lake with a fishing pier and boardwalk.
17. [Larry's Giant Subs - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/larry-s-giant-subs-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Big subs to split, and a child-size one so your kid gets their own.
18. [South Beach Skatepark](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-beach-skatepark-jacksonville-beach) (beach, Jacksonville Beach). A smooth, circular concrete course where beginners and scooter kids find their feet, with a snake run and bowls for the ones who already have.
19. [Ashes Boutique & Tea Room](https://ourplayday.com/places/ashes-boutique-tea-room-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). A small tea room with a kids' tea of sandwiches, fruit and desserts on a tray of their own.
20. [Beaches Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/beaches-museum-jacksonville-beach) (museum, Jacksonville Beach). Separate scavenger hunts for younger and older kids, and on a guided tour, an old rail depot with a model train.
21. [Cradle Creek Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/cradle-creek-preserve-jacksonville-beach) (theme park, Jacksonville Beach). Broad, shady trails and bridges that clomp under your kid's feet, out to an estuary lookout. Short and mostly stroller-friendly.
22. [Engine 15 Brewing Co.](https://ourplayday.com/places/engine-15-brewing-co-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). A brewpub with indoor and patio tables, and a kids' section of hot dogs, grilled cheese and mac and cheese.
23. [Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront](https://ourplayday.com/places/four-points-by-sheraton-jacksonville-beachfront-jacksonville-beach) (hotel, Jacksonville Beach). Beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool facing the ocean, and rooms with a separate living area.
24. [Parlor Doughnuts - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/parlor-doughnuts-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (bakery, Jacksonville Beach). Layered doughnuts made in small batches all day, with vegan choices so more kids can join in.
25. [Altitude Trampoline Park Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/altitude-trampoline-park-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (park, Jacksonville Beach). Trampolines, air bags, dodgeball and trampoline basketball, with a toddler-friendly corner so the youngest get to bounce too.
26. [Beach Bowl](https://ourplayday.com/places/beach-bowl-jacksonville-beach) (beach, Jacksonville Beach). Twenty-four renovated lanes and an arcade of more than 30 games.
27. [Bricks & Minifigs - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/bricks-minifigs-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (beach, Jacksonville Beach). Tubs of new and used LEGO, minifigures and sets, and building events when they're on. A LEGO fan's idea of a treat.
28. [Cinotti’s Bakery - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/cinotti-s-bakery-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (bakery, Jacksonville Beach). Decorated doughnuts and specialty flavors, with pumpkin ones in the fall.
29. [Jeremiah’s Italian Ice - Jax Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/jeremiah-s-italian-ice-jax-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Italian ice layered with soft ice cream, called gelati, and a kid-size cup for smaller appetites.
30. [Lukumades - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/lukumades-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (bakery, Jacksonville Beach). Greek doughnut balls made to order with a choice of toppings, or gelato if your kid would rather.
31. [Mayday Ice Cream - 3rd Street](https://ourplayday.com/places/mayday-ice-cream-3rd-street-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Homemade waffle cones, a long list of flavors and a kid-size scoop for smaller appetites.
32. [Mind Bender Escape Rooms](https://ourplayday.com/places/mind-bender-escape-rooms-jacksonville-beach) (attraction, Jacksonville Beach). Private escape rooms, and two of them are picked out for kids ten and up.
33. [Pelican's SnoBalls - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/pelican-s-snoballs-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Fluffy shaved ice with a long list of flavors, plus a chalkboard wall and simple games while kids wait.
34. [Strings Sports Brewery - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/strings-sports-brewery-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (restaurant, Jacksonville Beach). Roomy seating and arcade games for the wait. It's a brewery too, but the setup is built around people with kids.
35. [The Enchanted Cottage](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-enchanted-cottage-jacksonville-beach) (attraction, Jacksonville Beach). A calm play studio just for ages four and under: themed pretend-play rooms, a treehouse and a climbing area. Grown-ups wear socks.
36. [ToyTopia - Jacksonville Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/toytopia-jacksonville-beach-jacksonville-beach) (beach, Jacksonville Beach). A toy shop with open-ended toys and a play space, plus storytime, games, crafts and STEM activities.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

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