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St. Augustine, Florida MUSTS - Stay, Eat, Visit
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items As a Floridian and frequent visitor to the St. Augustine and surrounding areas, here are my top choices in St. Augustine and it's surrounding areas that I consider a must see/visit/stay when in the area!
On our family vacation to St. Augustine we stayed in this adorable two-story VRBO right off of Crescent Beach. It has a beautiful view overlooking the pool and beach. Once you go downstairs you can walk right down to the beach.
Places to Stay | Visit St. Augustine
Update - Our first visit to the Alligator Farm my boys were 5 and 3, we just recently got back from another trip there, they are 5 and 7… I still say its a 10/10 recommendation of mine to go. Tips - bring the bug spray and sun screen. Plan to spend m...
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
A must see when visiting the St. Augustine area. I took my 5 and 3 year old and they enjoyed it, although I would recommend a carrier for younger children and a backpack leash while at the top.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (St. Augustine) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
You cannot visit St. Augustine without getting a Trolly Tour. Kids and adults will love it!
St. Augustine Tours and Sightseeing with Old Town Trolley
A staple visit for any trip to the St. Augustine area. There is a height requirement for climbing the lighthouse so plan accordingly!
St. Augustine Light House
Visiting the wax museum is a core memory of visiting the area with my family growing up. I will always recommend a visit here.
St. Augustine Museums | St. Augustine Attractions | Potter's Wax Museum
O.C. White's restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat when every I visit St. Augustine. Their food is always delicious.
O.C. White's Restaurant, St. Augustine, FL.
Hand's down the best food!!! When my family visited the area in October we ate here multiple times because it was SO good!
St. Augustine Beach Menu - Salt Life Food Shack
DJ's Clam Shack is great when you are craving seafood.
DJ's Clam Shack
The Commander's Shellfish Camp restaurant was SO good. My kids LOVED it there when we went and the staff was great with kids. They have the BEST Key Lime Alcoholic drink I have ever had.
The Commander's Shellfish Camp
Last year when we stayed in Crescent Beach, we planned on going to Anastasia Beach to go shelling. We never made it there and still have it on our places to visit list. We have heard SO many good things about the Anastasia State Park so it will be on...
Anastasia State Park
The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum is a great family friendly place to visit when going on a vacation to the St. Augustine area. They even host pirate parties for the kids - a great birthday party idea for locals or anyone in the area looking to have a little get together.
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If you're looking for a family friendly place to visit while in the St. Augustine area, check out the local Aquarium. They have guided tours led by Marine Biologists, you can touch some the animals including starfish, urchins, horseshoe crabs & m...
St. Augustine Aquarium
On our last visit to St. Augustine we went to Crabby’s Beachside and OMG was the food amazing. They have a little bit of something for everyone. Seafood allergy friendly as well! My favorite meal is the coconut lobster bites - a seasonal menu item! I...
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