The San Marco Theatre was one of the most elegant and opulent cinemas in the city, designed by architect Roy Benjamin. Now being reimagined into retail shops in the heart of the high-end shopping district of San Marco. San Marco is an historic neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Jacksonville. Visit San Marco’s distinctive boutiques and art galleries and enjoy the full-fledged dining district, which has plenty of outdoor cafe seating and diverse options. Don’t miss the San Marco Fountain of Lions, which reflects the neighborhood’s association with the Venice, Italy business district. Save your appetite and visit the new San Marco dining district, it includes some of Jacksonville’s best restaurants. Don’t stop at just dinner, the area is emerging with trendy craft cocktail bars and brewery hot spots.