City: Neptune Beach, FL

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (904) 241-1026

Address: 200 First St.

Description: Located across the street from the ocean at the end of Atlantic Boulevard, this charming shopping area is only about 3 blocks long and 2 blocks wide and is surrounded by beautiful beach homes. To understand the geography, it helps to realize that the north side of Atlantic Boulevard is Atlantic Beach and the south side is Neptune Beach. Town Center encompasses both communities. The Book Mark has been consistently voted the best independent bookstore in the city by readers of Folio Weekly, the city’s free alternative magazine. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a favorite author here for a reading and book signing. Cobalt Moon is a great place for travelers to take a yoga or Tai Chi class on a walk-in basis. Town Center also boasts two of the most popular nightspots in the city: Pete’s Bar and Ragtime (see the Nightlife chapter).