Best animal encounter: St. Augustine Wild ReserveReturning for a second year as the JaxBest choice for best animal encounter is the St. Augustine Wild Reserve. (It’s also been your choice for the best group outing!)
Best golf course: Jacksonville Golf & Country ClubReturning for a third year, your choice for the city’s best golf course is none other than the beautiful Jacksonville Golf and Country Club.
Jacksonville’s best geek business: Darby’s DungeonIt’s a new category for 2022! And your top pick for Jacksonville’s best geek business takes us to the hobby store on Beach Boulevard known as Darby’s Dungeon.
Jacksonville’s best sports team: Jacksonville Icemen The Jacksonville Icemen is clearly the best local sports team in Jacksonville!
Jacksonville’s best pet bakery: Bark on ParkBark also has a “Bark Cookie Club” where pup parents can pay $20 a month for unlimited treats! So cool!
Jacksonville’s best fishing tournament: Annual Anglers for a Cure Inshore Slam Fishing TournamentCare to cast a line for a cause? Annual Anglers for a Cure Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament is your JaxBest winner for best fishing tournament.
Jacksonville’s best pet boarding: Fresh Prints Pet Resort and Day LodgeFresh Prints Pet Resort and Day Lodge has been named Jacksonville’s best pet boarding in 2022.
Jacksonville’s best summer camp: FALA Spanish CampFor the second time, FALA Language Academy’s Spanish Camp has been voted the JaxBest choice for best summer camp.
Best group outing: St. Augustine Wild ReserveIf it sounds familiar, St. Augustine Wild Reserve has been your choice for the best animal encounter. Now, it’s taking top honors as best place for a group outing.
Jacksonville’s best road race: Cupcake RunThe Cupcake Run is back in 2022, and your choice for Jacksonville’s best road race is going to be sweeter than ever!
Jacksonville’s best gym or place for Crossfit: Brandon FitnessA three-peat winner! Brandon Fitness is your favorite gym.
Jacksonville’s best yoga studio: Rebel StudioOnce again -- Rebel Studio is your pick Jacksonville’s best yoga studio.
Jacksonville’s best lights display: Girvin Road lightsThe entire neighborhood participates and it is free!
Jacksonville’s best holiday event: Nights of Lights in St. AugustineMore than three million lights will be strung on every corner of the historic district for two months.
Jacksonville’s best makery: Seaside ShoppesThe store sells fine art, jewelry, soaps, pillows, home accessories, furniture, beach décor, gifts, and more.
Best scenic trail: Jacksonville Arboretum & GardensIt’s becoming quite clear that if you’re up for a hike, the one and only place to visit in Jacksonville is the Arboretum and Gardens, which is once again the JaxBest winner for best scenic trail, and the best trail overall.
