Along the east bank of the St. Johns River in southern Jacksonville, Mandarin keeps a relaxed, wooded feel shaped by moss-draped oaks and river views. Walter Jones Historical Park and the Mandarin Museum share local history, and the community once hosted author Harriet Beecher Stowe's winter home. San Jose Boulevard and I-295 provide quick connections. Homes include riverfront properties, established ranch-style neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and townhomes.