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The Ultimate St. Augustine Guide: What to Do, Eat & Experience in America’s Oldest City
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items Discover the best of St. Augustine, Florida—from historic 17th-century Spanish fortresses and cobblestone streets to waterfront seafood spots, sunset dolphin cruises, and cozy local hot spots. Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway or a family...
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Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Explore the stunning coastal views, wildlife-filled waterways, and pristine beaches of Florida’s Historic Coast.
This is hands-down the easiest way to get your bearings when you first arrive! Parking downtown can be a nightmare, so hop on, grab a seat near the open sides, and use it to hit all the major spots without stressing over parking spots.
Old Town Trolley Tours St Augustine
Cruising out on Matanzas Bay is unmatched. Keep your camera ready—you almost always catch pods of bottlenose dolphins surfacing right alongside the boat, plus manatees depending on the season!
Dolphin Tours St. Augustine
If you want a quiet escape from the downtown crowds, rent a kayak here. Paddling through the salt marshes along the tidal creeks feels like an entirely different world.
Three Brothers Dolphin and Manatee Adventure St. Augustine
The absolute top date-night recommendation in St. Augustine. Grab a cool drink, sit back as the sails catch the wind, and watch the sun drop behind the historic skyline from the water.
Schooner Freedom Charters
It is a nice tour through the city. JD gives you so much history it really helps you to understand. The buildings are beautiful. Very enjoyable!
Riding Through History of St.Augustine
Restaurants
Do NOT skip Forgotten Tonic!
Forgotten Tonic
Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine from the La Rioja region. Relax in their courtyard or Mediterranean-style dining rooms, filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains.
Columbia Restaurant
one of our favorite places to eat out. We started with the focaccia bread and artichokes. The bread had such a light crunchy crisp top, it was fabulous. I had a Cesar salad with grilled shrimp and hubby had shrimp po boy. Both dishes were so deliciou...
ASADO LIFE
Excellent menu, quality of food, presentation and service. Worth the price!
Raintree Restaurant
Wonderful food. One of the best meals we have had. My rack of lamb was done perfectly for medium rare and the spiced used were delicious. The twice baked potato was creamy on the inside and had a crunch from the flame on the outside. My husband had t...
Llama Restaurant
We had a wonderful experience! The food was amazing, service was excellent, and the crème brûlée was spectacular!
Collage
The food and experience was absolutely amazing. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was on point. The duck confit, branzino, and L’Orange dessert was some of the best I’ve ever had. Great restaurant and experience all around.
La Nouvelle Bistro
Other Food & Drinks
Outstanding experience! Russ and Patrick were so knowledgeable and friendly! We loved all the bourbon tastings. Great combination of food and bourbon tastings. Highly recommend this tour.
St. Augustine Bourbon, Whiskey & History Experience Tour
Fun and free with a super cool gift shop!
Saint Augustine Distillery
Another freebie close by the distillery. Hit both for a nice buzz and some quality experiences!
San Sebastian Winery
Awesome tour to learn all about how chocolate is made! You get to try some as well!
Whetstone Chocolates Store and Tasting Tour
So many unique flavors, and its a nice break away from all of the free chocoloate, wine and distillery tours mentioned in this list!
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
Arts & Entertainment
Oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., Castillo de San Marcos fronts St. Augustine’s bay. Walk coquina ramparts, catch cannon demos, and take in Matanzas Bay views while exploring centuries of Florida history.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Family friendly ghost tour and was also interactive which we didn’t realize when we booked. You get to go inside potters wax museum, the old jail, outside the cemetery and the actual trolley ride. My kids really liked the tour and didn’t find it too ...
Ghosts & Gravestones Tour St. Augustine
Heather was very informational. Very funny and go with the flow, motherly if you stepped out of line. The tour is just 1 mile so if you think you have to walk a lot for a 2.5 hour tour you really don't. I would full heartedly recommend this tour. Rea...
Nightly Spirits
Go beyond St. Augustine's traditional history tours with a walking experience exploring the city's most notorious true crime cases. Visit the locations connected to historic and modern crimes while your guide examines the evidence, theories, and last...
Torrid True Crime Walking Tour
The lighthouse and museum are ideal for maritime buffs and families with children. Admission is discounted for seniors and children. The 219-step climb to the top of the lighthouse may be strenuous for some visitors. Children must be 44 inches tall (...
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Local Favorites
Awesome grilled cheese, super fun atmosphere with a full arcade and an amazing selection of craft beers.
Sarbez! Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer Lounge