San Marco is located on the Southbank of the river, across from Downtown and Riverside. A trendy place to live for young professionals and families alike, its old historic charm and popular shopping area, known as San Marco Square, is the jewel of the area. Its historic, Italian-influenced architecture stretches along the Y-shaped intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and San Marco Boulevard. At the center of the Square, a large statue of three lions watches over the small park and its classic white bandstand. Artsy boutiques, upscale hobby shops, casual and fine dining and a plethora of other small businesses can be discovered there.