San Jose and San Marco
San Jose and San Marco are bordered to the west by the St. Johns River and by U.S. 1 to the east. A popular area for young professionals, San Jose and San Marco are close to the river and downtown. The area features boutique shopping and entertainment in San Marco Square, and private country clubs and private schools along San Jose Boulevard. Spanish architecture is most common in this area. A number of public schools are within these neighborhoods, enabling students to walk to school.

San Marco is the dining capital of Jacksonville with the city's best restaurants

Matthew’s at San Marco

2107 Hendricks Ave San Marco , (904-396-9922). Serving Hawaiian tuna with olive oil and basil crisp, Maine diver scallops on sweet corn grits, sautéed foie gras with onion marmalade and tiramisu soufflé with blazed banana streudel for dessert. Reservations Suggested

Bistro AIX

Whether trying Bistro Aix for the first time, or making it your "usual gathering place," you can always count on a brilliant combination of décor, food, and service that truly sets your dining experience apart.

BB's Bistro

Sleek yet cozy, this hip bistro is as popular with corporate muckety-mucks looking to close a deal as it is with thirtysomething lovebirds seemingly on the verge of popping the question (though shouting the question might be more appropriate, considering how loud the dining room gets on weekends). The modern decor, which includes concrete floors and a stainless-steel wine bar

San Marco Area Demographics