Jacksonville is a city that strives in diversity and excels in enjoyment. As the Jacksonville June Bug it is our mission to motivate the Greater Jacksonville area to go out and get active. Whether it’s socially active or physically active – there’s something for everyone to do in the metropolitan area and this is why we’re here.
In this digital world, one of the more difficult things in one’s every day life is meeting new people. Dating apps, social media – all wonderful tools that has helped us connect even more as a society, but like everything else this is a double edged sword. Whether we like it or not, social media is anti-social; it has crippled the younger mind to be able to go out and have an organic conversation with a stranger and potentially make a new friend.
Despite being an online blog ourselves, we – here at the Jacksonville June Bug, have immeasurable aspirations to make any kind of social interaction as genuine and organic as possible.
Here we present you with the top unique places in Jacksonville, Florida to meet people.
We highly encourage you to read each of these carefully; don’t be curt and brisk with your judgement and give each place a try because you never know who you might meet, hobbies you may discover your love for, and a place you will potentially be calling your second home.
Kava lounges
When it comes to kava lounges, it’s probably as unique as it gets in terms of sociality within a bar-like environment. Yes, a kava lounge does indeed resemble and mirror a bar-like experience.
What’s different about a kava lounge is that it’s completely alcohol-free.
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“Well hey, JJB! What’s so special about a kava lounge? I can easily go to coffee shop!”. This is a completely valid question and statement for those that have never been to a kava lounge before.
What’s different about a kava lounge is so many things. Kava lounges have so many things that many other social environments may not have like live performances, board games, and the obvious – a relaxing lounging area perfect for socializing. You get the wonderful opportunity to socialize and meet new people without the superficiality and social formality of alcohol. So go out and discover the atmosphere of kava tea.
Jacksonville, FL Events
Jacksonville has many opportunities to get out and socialize; there are many things going on every month.
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Every month, the Jacksonville June Bug puts out a calendar with events going on within the following month. With this article, the Jacksonville June Bug hopes to motivate you to go out and give one of these events a try.
There are actually so many things going on every month that at times, it fills up almost every single day of that month.
Events are a big part of the Jacksonville June Bug because as mentioned time and time again, it is our mission to give this large community something to do.
Jacksonville, FL Beaches
Whether it’s winter or summer time, the beach is always a great place especially in Florida. Why oh why do you think we’re punctual on including the winter time? Because the beach is always a pleasant walk. You don’t only need to get into the water to enjoy yourself at the beach.
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Some parts of the beaches in Jacksonville have boardwalks similar to Venice Beach or Hollywood Beach. These boardwalks are great for eating, drinking, and dancing which is guaranteed a fun time with a heavily populated area to meet new and exciting groups of people.
The boardwalk in Jacksonville Beach consists of many beach bars where you can connect and get to know numerous people.
One key note that one should take in meeting people in bars in breaking that social barrier of shyness one has and just saying “Hi”. It’s as easy as that and if you don’t believe us, try it for yourself.
Strips
As mentioned in the beaches, there are many bars to attend in Jacksonville with a heavy focus on social environments.
There are many strips that you can walk through in Jax like 5 Points, Park & King, Jax Beach, and Downtown Jacksonville. These strips don’t only contain a plethora of bars but also restaurants; restaurants with super tasty food for the typical drunk munchies.
During certain holidays like New Years or St. Patrick’s day, these strips are known to get packed which makes great location for socialization.
The strips in Jacksonville also make for a great time on the weekend when you’d like to sit, relax, and enjoy a nice cocktail or beer.
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