Guidebook for St. Augustine
Drinks & Nightlife
This brewery is less than half a mile from our home, we love it! Often times there is a food truck available on the weekends.
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Bog Brewing Company
218 W King StThis brewery is less than half a mile from our home, we love it! Often times there is a food truck available on the weekends.
St Augustine's newest brewery, The owner is a true gem, we're lucky to have this place. Shuffleboard tables are a plus! :)
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Dog Rose Brewing Company
77 Bridge StSt Augustine's newest brewery, The owner is a true gem, we're lucky to have this place. Shuffleboard tables are a plus! :)
These folks also have Kombucha on tap! There is a great little taco place next door, Osprey tacos. It's a small place but a flight and sitting on the porch is a great way to enjoy this place.
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Old Coast Ales
300 Anastasia BlvdThese folks also have Kombucha on tap! There is a great little taco place next door, Osprey tacos. It's a small place but a flight and sitting on the porch is a great way to enjoy this place.
Great bar, tucked away with amazing fresh ingredient tacos. Ask for our favorite bartender, Kayla--tell her Hope & James sent you. The owner used to work at Ice Plant Bar--he's created a great space for just hanging out killing time and sipping a delicious drink. I particularly like sitting out in the courtyard. It's just across from the fort, and if you weren't looking for it--you'd miss it!
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Odd Birds Bar
200 Anastasia BoulevardGreat bar, tucked away with amazing fresh ingredient tacos. Ask for our favorite bartender, Kayla--tell her Hope & James sent you. The owner used to work at Ice Plant Bar--he's created a great space for just hanging out killing time and sipping a delicious drink. I particularly like sitting out in the courtyard. It's just across from the fort, and if you weren't looking for it--you'd miss it!
I admit, this is a dive bar. But if you want to experience a true grit local dive bar--this is the spot. They do allow smoking inside, so be aware. Pool, Darts, and Juke Box and decent drink prices.
Giggling Gator
121 King StI admit, this is a dive bar. But if you want to experience a true grit local dive bar--this is the spot. They do allow smoking inside, so be aware. Pool, Darts, and Juke Box and decent drink prices.
San Sebastian Winery
157 King StThe roof top bar has live music and great views.
Often times there are free shows here, and the ambience of the little stage under the massive oak trees--so good!
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Colonial Oak Music Park
21 St George StOften times there are free shows here, and the ambience of the little stage under the massive oak trees--so good!
This place also serves food + drinks but I can't vouch for those things firsthand. They often times have live music--check out their website for who's playing :)
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Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StThis place also serves food + drinks but I can't vouch for those things firsthand. They often times have live music--check out their website for who's playing :)
They also have a taproom on Cathedral Place in downtown, which is closer, but if you want the full brewery experience (i love the smell of the fermentation) I'd recommend driving out to this location--food trucks are often parked out there on Thurs-Sat & cornhole, pool, and other fun bar games are available.
Ancient City Brewing
3420 Agricultural Center DrThey also have a taproom on Cathedral Place in downtown, which is closer, but if you want the full brewery experience (i love the smell of the fermentation) I'd recommend driving out to this location--food trucks are often parked out there on Thurs-Sat & cornhole, pool, and other fun bar games are available.
This is a pretty cheap, and maybe a little divey, bar but it's great for wings , bar snacks, and watching the football games.
Ocean Avenue Sports Bar
123 San Marco AvenueThis is a pretty cheap, and maybe a little divey, bar but it's great for wings , bar snacks, and watching the football games.
Food Scene
A favorite of ours, plus a great bar! The best burger in St Augustine, hands down. I especially love the whole fish entree when it's available. Nice for a special occasion meal. Brunch on the weekends is also amazing!
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Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StA favorite of ours, plus a great bar! The best burger in St Augustine, hands down. I especially love the whole fish entree when it's available. Nice for a special occasion meal. Brunch on the weekends is also amazing!
Fresh, Local, Seasonal Ingredients--in the heart of the downtown district. Delicious drinks, and a fabulous outside patio if the weather is just right.
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The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StFresh, Local, Seasonal Ingredients--in the heart of the downtown district. Delicious drinks, and a fabulous outside patio if the weather is just right.
Vegetarian option, with gluten free and vegan choices as well! Only open for breakfast (get the veggie omlette) or lunch (tofu reuben is a favorite of mine!)
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The Manatee Cafe
525 FL-16Vegetarian option, with gluten free and vegan choices as well! Only open for breakfast (get the veggie omlette) or lunch (tofu reuben is a favorite of mine!)
Great pizza joint--with happy hour 3:30-6:30 (bogo drinks!).
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Mellow Mushroom
410 Anastasia BlvdGreat pizza joint--with happy hour 3:30-6:30 (bogo drinks!).
Taco Tuesday you'll wait at least 20 minutes for a seat unless you arrive early, $6 margaritas (even the top shelf choices), and $2 tacos. A good choice when it's not Tuesday as well.
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Cantina Louie
1900 US-1Taco Tuesday you'll wait at least 20 minutes for a seat unless you arrive early, $6 margaritas (even the top shelf choices), and $2 tacos. A good choice when it's not Tuesday as well.
Breakfast! Often times you'll have to wait because the cafe is so small, but worth it. I love the blue crab quiche, and the mimosas come in a pint glass for only $5--get one while you wait ;)
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The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveBreakfast! Often times you'll have to wait because the cafe is so small, but worth it. I love the blue crab quiche, and the mimosas come in a pint glass for only $5--get one while you wait ;)
There are several locations but this is the best coffee shop(s) in town! Highly recommended. Get the Honey Badger or Iced Aussie. ( I also love their cookies & scones!) Feel free to get a punch card and leave it for the next guests.
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The Kookaburra Downtown
24 Cathedral PlThere are several locations but this is the best coffee shop(s) in town! Highly recommended. Get the Honey Badger or Iced Aussie. ( I also love their cookies & scones!) Feel free to get a punch card and leave it for the next guests.
Fish Taco Food Truck,located in the parking lot of our largest local surf shop--and near the entrance of the state park. This is a great spot for some local food. The baja sauce is yummy!!
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Nalu's Tropical Take Out
1020 Anastasia BlvdFish Taco Food Truck,located in the parking lot of our largest local surf shop--and near the entrance of the state park. This is a great spot for some local food. The baja sauce is yummy!!
Holy Cow! Amazingly delicious desserts but they're stunning to look at too! ;)
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Crème de la Cocoa
299 San Marco AveHoly Cow! Amazingly delicious desserts but they're stunning to look at too! ;)
Catch 27
40 Charlotte StGreat seafood restaurant downtown.
This spot is unique to our little town, it opened the week our first hurricane came through and flooded them and they had to regroup and start over. But! The Peruvian menu is so special and everyone we've known to go has loved it.
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Llama Restaurant
415 Anastasia BlvdThis spot is unique to our little town, it opened the week our first hurricane came through and flooded them and they had to regroup and start over. But! The Peruvian menu is so special and everyone we've known to go has loved it.
If you're on the beach and want a smoothie or a burrito this is the the spot. Their Nutty Mother salad is our favorite--big enough to share with a smoothie and then back to the beach. Come sandy & in your bathing suit, they don't mind! ;)
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Stir It Up
18 A StIf you're on the beach and want a smoothie or a burrito this is the the spot. Their Nutty Mother salad is our favorite--big enough to share with a smoothie and then back to the beach. Come sandy & in your bathing suit, they don't mind! ;)
This healthy and local ingredient food truck is SO GOOD. Owned by the sweetest folks in town, and Flagler alumni-they offer amazing wraps, salads, rice bowls, and smoothies. They're only open 11-3 so check their menu online before heading out.
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Crave
135 King StThis healthy and local ingredient food truck is SO GOOD. Owned by the sweetest folks in town, and Flagler alumni-they offer amazing wraps, salads, rice bowls, and smoothies. They're only open 11-3 so check their menu online before heading out.
These are the best tacos in town, and the staff are always so friendly (& fast!). On Mondays you get a discount on your beer next door @ Old Coast Ales if you get food here ;) My favorite? The cheeseburger taco--I KNOW I KNOW, but trust me on this. Also the churros.
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Osprey Tacos
300 Anastasia BlvdThese are the best tacos in town, and the staff are always so friendly (& fast!). On Mondays you get a discount on your beer next door @ Old Coast Ales if you get food here ;) My favorite? The cheeseburger taco--I KNOW I KNOW, but trust me on this. Also the churros.
This is tiny little spot, right on the beachside. They have great mimosas, simple (but good) breakfast choices and some good lunch options--though I've only had the burger ;) James and I usually like to start our beach days there with a couple mimosas and the seafood omlette--yum! Then walk over to the beach. Parking can be a little tricky so be careful ;)
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Little Margie's FA Café
303 A1A Beach BlvdThis is tiny little spot, right on the beachside. They have great mimosas, simple (but good) breakfast choices and some good lunch options--though I've only had the burger ;) James and I usually like to start our beach days there with a couple mimosas and the seafood omlette--yum! Then walk over to the beach. Parking can be a little tricky so be careful ;)
Present Moment is our closest restaurant & coffee shop, it happens to have GF, Raw, and Vegan options and it's underrated and delicious! Walk or take a super quick drive over there and check it out!
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Present Moment Cafe
224 W King StPresent Moment is our closest restaurant & coffee shop, it happens to have GF, Raw, and Vegan options and it's underrated and delicious! Walk or take a super quick drive over there and check it out!
This is a favorite local spot around here--it doesn't come up often on tourist radar because it's just outside of the downtown area but it's a great option for a budget meal. Happy hour beer & wine options--great tacos, huge burritos, and the jerk chicken nachos are a favorite of ours.
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The Back 40 Urban Cafe
40 South Dixie HighwayThis is a favorite local spot around here--it doesn't come up often on tourist radar because it's just outside of the downtown area but it's a great option for a budget meal. Happy hour beer & wine options--great tacos, huge burritos, and the jerk chicken nachos are a favorite of ours.
Sweet City Cupcakes
233 West King StreetMy favorite cupcakes in town--AND they're super close to our house. ;)
Parks & Nature
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park Rd Great Beach
I-Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg StSightseeing
If you're willing to walk to the top-you'll get an amazing view of the island!
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St. Augustine Lighthouse
81 Lighthouse AvenueIf you're willing to walk to the top-you'll get an amazing view of the island!
This street is so beautiful-once called one of the most beautiful streets in America. Try to snag a photo of your love or family on this iconic street. Just watch out for tourist trolleys & cars. (Near the Fountain of Youth)
Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia AvenueThis street is so beautiful-once called one of the most beautiful streets in America. Try to snag a photo of your love or family on this iconic street. Just watch out for tourist trolleys & cars. (Near the Fountain of Youth)
This used to be our old neighborhood until it became so gentrified we could afford to buy a home here. That aside, it's a beautiful neighborhood rich with history. A lot of Civil Rights activity happened here and I'd highly recommend looking for the cell phone tour, posted on the placards in the 'hood.
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Lincolnville
This used to be our old neighborhood until it became so gentrified we could afford to buy a home here. That aside, it's a beautiful neighborhood rich with history. A lot of Civil Rights activity happened here and I'd highly recommend looking for the cell phone tour, posted on the placards in the 'hood.
Take a picture with Firm & Faithful (the Bridges) at the Western Base of the Bridge.
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Bridge of Lions
Bridge of LionsTake a picture with Firm & Faithful (the Bridges) at the Western Base of the Bridge.
An excellent way to view downtown St Augustine, the Intercostal Waterway, and Salt Run from the water. Tickets aren't too expensive (>$15) and often times you can find a coupon on their website.
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St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida MenendezAn excellent way to view downtown St Augustine, the Intercostal Waterway, and Salt Run from the water. Tickets aren't too expensive (>$15) and often times you can find a coupon on their website.
This is smaller Fort down A1A that's worth the drive because it's FREE, there's a little boat ride to it that departs every 30 minutes I believe. It's also a great place to picnic ;)
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Isitimela saseNkantolo seFort Matanzas
8635 A1A SThis is smaller Fort down A1A that's worth the drive because it's FREE, there's a little boat ride to it that departs every 30 minutes I believe. It's also a great place to picnic ;)
Inkumbulo Yezwe YaseCastle de San Marcos
11 S Castillo DrThe iconic Fort of St Augustine.
Arts & Culture
Sue & Steve-o are basically family to us, we love them! Tell them Hope & James sent you. This gallery is full of funky art, a cool vintage consignment area, and just real charm. You could spend hours in here. I highly recommend it for a one of a kind gift (their earrings are amazing!)
Simple Gestures Inc
4 White St ESue & Steve-o are basically family to us, we love them! Tell them Hope & James sent you. This gallery is full of funky art, a cool vintage consignment area, and just real charm. You could spend hours in here. I highly recommend it for a one of a kind gift (their earrings are amazing!)
Some of the best art galleries in the downtown area are on this street, I highly recommend it.
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Aviles Street
Aviles StreetSome of the best art galleries in the downtown area are on this street, I highly recommend it.
Even if you're not interested in paying the $8'ish dollars to get into the museum you should most definitely walk through the courtyard (free) and feed the koi fish (.25). It's a beautiful location for a photo opp and a little family fun.
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I-Lightner Museum
75 King StEven if you're not interested in paying the $8'ish dollars to get into the museum you should most definitely walk through the courtyard (free) and feed the koi fish (.25). It's a beautiful location for a photo opp and a little family fun.
Jenna has an amazing eye -her photography services are amazing but her paintings are jaw dropping as well. Her shop/studio is located inside the Grey--a awesome building that hosts some other local creative work and a delicious coffee shop.
Jenna Alexander Studio
73 San Marco AveJenna has an amazing eye -her photography services are amazing but her paintings are jaw dropping as well. Her shop/studio is located inside the Grey--a awesome building that hosts some other local creative work and a delicious coffee shop.
Essentials
Publix
Winn-Dixie
1010 S Ponce De Leon BlvdCVS
2703 N Ponce De Leon BlvdConvenience Store & Gas Station with a pizza joint attached.
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Carmelo's Pizzeria
146 W King StConvenience Store & Gas Station with a pizza joint attached.
Shopping
Outlet Mall Boulevard
Outlet Mall BoulevardBargain shopping galore!
All the cute little local shops in St Augustine are in this general area. Take a long stroll down this historic street, grab a cup of coffee and just take it all in.
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Saint George Street
Saint George StreetAll the cute little local shops in St Augustine are in this general area. Take a long stroll down this historic street, grab a cup of coffee and just take it all in.
If you like flea markets, this is out local one ;) If you're a thrift store shopper, be sure to ask me about my favorites in town!
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I-Flea Market yase-St. Augustine
2495 FL-207If you like flea markets, this is out local one ;) If you're a thrift store shopper, be sure to ask me about my favorites in town!
A cute place to buy clothes, dishtowels, adorable cards, and local gifts! :)
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Declaration & Co St. Augustine
63 San Marco AveA cute place to buy clothes, dishtowels, adorable cards, and local gifts! :)