Avondale Sunset Walk and Dinner 2026

The Itinerary

Our popular evening walks typically attract 20+ group members. Afterwards, we'll regroup at Mellow Mushroom, Brick, Southern Grounds, or another nearby restaurant for a walk-in dinner or casual lite bite.

Meetup Location - 3611 St. Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Parking - (Allow 10-15 minutes to park in Avondale)

1. St. Johns Avenue commercial center (limited availability)
2. Side streets - Dancy, Riverside Ave, Pine Street (5-6 min away)
3. Van Wert Ave/Boone Park (5-6 min away)
4. Oak Street, Herschel Street (6-8 min away)

Walk-in Dinner TBD, there will be no advance reservation:

1. Mellow Mushroom - 3611 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 12am.
2. Brick Avondale - 3585 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 9pm.
3. Southern Grounds Avondale - 3562 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 9pm.
4. Biscottis - 3556 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 - open until 9pm.
5. Hoptinger Five Points - (8 mins drive) - 1037 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - open until 2am.

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The Route
Follow St. Johns Avenue southwest to Herschel Street. Cross Big Fishwier Creek, making a quick left on to Woodmere Drive.

Follow Woodmere Drive south along the shoreline to San Juan Avenue. Then head east on San Juan about 300 meters to Stinson Park, stopping briefly for a rest or photo opportunity.

Retrace route back to Avondale.

Optional (+15 minutes): Cross Ortega Drawbridge before returning to Avondale.

The Nickel Tour

The Shoppes of Avondale is one of Jacksonville's most idyllic and vital commercial centers. Replete with casual and fine dining, plus an ample number of quaint stores, Avondale is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable afternoon or evening.

Baker Point Park and Stinson Park both abut the St. John's River, anchoring the start of the Ortega Drawbridge. Adequately sized and well kept, each park offers visitors sweeping views of the St. John's River, Ortega, and downtown Jacksonville.

The Notes

• Only RSVP if you plan to attend. We'll wait a few minutes for latecomers, but no-message/no-shows WILL NOT be appreciated.