undefined On Jax Locals you'll find the independent, locally-owned businesses that give Jacksonville Beach its character — no chains, just the real thing.
Green Room Brewing is a surf-town institution on 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach, named for the inside of a wave and pouring independent craft beer steps from the sand.
228 3rd St N
Marker 32 is an independent waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal near Jacksonville Beach, an upscale local spot for seafood and sunset views over the water.
14549 Beach Blvd $$$
TacoLu is a Jacksonville Beach institution on Beach Boulevard — a big, loud, independent Baja-Mexican spot famous for tacos, tequila, and a beach-town party vibe.
1712 Beach Blvd
Beach Hut Cafe is a long-running breakfast-and-lunch spot in Jacksonville Beach — the kind of unfussy local diner regulars line up for on weekend mornings.
1281 3rd St S
Beachside Seafood is a Jacksonville Beach seafood market and restaurant a couple blocks from the pier — the kind of spot locals send visitors to for fresh shrimp and fish.
120 3rd St S
Black Label Tattoo & Piercing is an independent studio on 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach, well-reviewed for custom tattoo work near the ocean.
524 3rd St S 2nd Floor
Cinotti's Bakery is a Jacksonville Beach institution on Penman Road — a family bakery and sandwich shop known for from-scratch pastries, cakes, and a loyal following.
1523 Penman Rd
Engine 15 Brewing is a Jacksonville Beach mainstay on the Ale Trail, brewing its own beer a few blocks off the ocean with a gastropub kitchen alongside.
1500 Beach Blvd #217
Florida Velvet is an independent tattoo studio on 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach, well-reviewed for custom work near the ocean.
1124 3rd St N
Shrimp Shack is an independent seafood spot near Jacksonville Beach, a casual local favorite for fried shrimp and fresh catch.
14440 Beach Blvd
Southern Swells Brewing is an independent Jacksonville Beach brewery on Beach Boulevard, pouring its own beer for the Ale Trail crowd.
1312 Beach Blvd
Sunrise Surf Shop is a longtime independent surf-and-skate shop serving the Jacksonville Beach lineup.
834 Beach Blvd $$
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Yes — Jax Locals only lists independent, locally-owned businesses. You won't find national chains here.