Welcome Guidebook for St. Augustine
Food Scene
We love this place. Wendy loves the Five & Dime:
The Five
Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken breast, pecan wood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese topped with sausage gravy with a little kick. Add a Fried Egg and you've got the Five and Dime.
David loves the Sticky Maple:
The Sticky Maple
Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken breast, pecan wood smoked bacon all topped with Bissell Family Farm real maple syrup.
Both David and Wendy love:
Hashups
Home fries with chopped smoked ham, red and green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese.
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Maple Street Biscuit Company- Old City
39 Cordova StWe love this place. Wendy loves the Five & Dime:
The Five
Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken breast, pecan wood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese topped with sausage gravy with a little kick. Add a Fried Egg and you've got the Five and Dime.
David loves the Sticky Maple:
The Sticky Maple
Flaky biscuit, all natural fried chicken breast, pecan wood smoked bacon all topped with Bissell Family Farm real maple syrup.
Both David and Wendy love:
Hashups
Home fries with chopped smoked ham, red and green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese.
This is the definition of a secret spot. It's a food truck with picnic tables overlooking the water. It is such a good find!
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Crave
135 King StThis is the definition of a secret spot. It's a food truck with picnic tables overlooking the water. It is such a good find!
Cash only. A favorite of ours is to ride over the Bridge of Lions and ordered Fried Shrimp from their take-out window.
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O'Steen's Restaurant
205 Anastasia BlvdCash only. A favorite of ours is to ride over the Bridge of Lions and ordered Fried Shrimp from their take-out window.
Probably the most famouse in STA and literally a hop, skip and a jump from here. Try calling ahead for seating!
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The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StProbably the most famouse in STA and literally a hop, skip and a jump from here. Try calling ahead for seating!
Our our door and take a left to the award-winning Collage. Perfect to celebrate a special occassion.
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Collage
60 Hypolita StOur our door and take a left to the award-winning Collage. Perfect to celebrate a special occassion.
Coastal Dining. Dine in a grass hut over the water.
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The Conch House Restaurant
57 Comares AveCoastal Dining. Dine in a grass hut over the water.
Kilwin's
6 St George StThere are two Kilwins in St. Augustine. Wendy loves the coconut ice cream.
We had our first dinner here in St. Augustine while attending a conference in Amelia Island. You can eat dockside on the water and we suggest going early for seating and the sunset.
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Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StWe had our first dinner here in St. Augustine while attending a conference in Amelia Island. You can eat dockside on the water and we suggest going early for seating and the sunset.
Cortesse’s Bistro
A short walk from Sanchez. Looking forward to the opening of the martini bar.
Our favorite restaurant for so many reasons. Make a reservation before you come.
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Llama Restaurant
415 Anastasia BlvdOur favorite restaurant for so many reasons. Make a reservation before you come.
In the heart of Lincolnville, you will find the best breakfast in town.
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The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveIn the heart of Lincolnville, you will find the best breakfast in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's inside the historic ice plant and they make the coolest (literally) craft cocktails. They were testing out a new one the other night, a Coconut Curry drink, amazing! See if you can watch them make the ice for your drink.
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St. Augustine Distillery
112 Riberia StIt's inside the historic ice plant and they make the coolest (literally) craft cocktails. They were testing out a new one the other night, a Coconut Curry drink, amazing! See if you can watch them make the ice for your drink.
The first time here, we were taken by some younger friends of ours. At night, there is a live band on the open air roof and the age range of the people here made us 50-somethings feel very comfortable. It closes at 11 and of course there is a winery downstairs during the day.
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San Sebastian Winery
157 King StThe first time here, we were taken by some younger friends of ours. At night, there is a live band on the open air roof and the age range of the people here made us 50-somethings feel very comfortable. It closes at 11 and of course there is a winery downstairs during the day.
Outdoors with a bar, a stage with live music and soon there will be a seafood company opening next door.
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Colonial Oak Music Park
21 St George StOutdoors with a bar, a stage with live music and soon there will be a seafood company opening next door.
Live music overlooking the Castillo de San Marcos. Fun late afternoon spot to get a drink and listen to live music
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No Name Bar
16 S Castillo DrLive music overlooking the Castillo de San Marcos. Fun late afternoon spot to get a drink and listen to live music
Everything Else
We enjooyed the Dolphin, Birding and Nature Eco Tour. The stable 18-foot Explorer boat is perfect for navigating tidal creeks and estuaries or the near-shore waters in search of dolphins, manatees, birds, and more. Eco Tours provides underwater microphones to enable guests to listen to dolphins, snapping, shrimp, and even the occasional drum fish communicate.
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St Augustine Municipal Marina
111 Avenida MenendezWe enjooyed the Dolphin, Birding and Nature Eco Tour. The stable 18-foot Explorer boat is perfect for navigating tidal creeks and estuaries or the near-shore waters in search of dolphins, manatees, birds, and more. Eco Tours provides underwater microphones to enable guests to listen to dolphins, snapping, shrimp, and even the occasional drum fish communicate.
We are members of this beach club and it is one of our favorite places to go. We do offer a City and Sand package that allows you to use
Serenata Beach Club
3175 S Ponte Vedra BlvdWe are members of this beach club and it is one of our favorite places to go. We do offer a City and Sand package that allows you to use
Essentials
It's a gas station, it's an Italian eatery and a convenience store and within walking distance of the guest house. We haven't had the pizza but have heard really good things.
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Carmelo's Pizzeria
146 W King StIt's a gas station, it's an Italian eatery and a convenience store and within walking distance of the guest house. We haven't had the pizza but have heard really good things.
Getting Around
They rent so much more than bikes. Nice guys, laid back and helpful. David really enjoyed his 1 week bike rental. They provide a lock and a helmet.
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St. Augustine Bike Rentals
125 King StThey rent so much more than bikes. Nice guys, laid back and helpful. David really enjoyed his 1 week bike rental. They provide a lock and a helmet.
Need a ride around the city? Rent a golf cart or a scooter. Very close to the guest house.
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Solano Cycle of St Augustine
100 San Marco AveNeed a ride around the city? Rent a golf cart or a scooter. Very close to the guest house.
Shopping
Visit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The Farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
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The Old City Farmers Market
1370-1380 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal BywayVisit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The Farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
Right downstairs, every afternoon, the Gifted Cork offers tastings of fine wines chosen especially for the theme of the month. For only $5, you will choose four of the eight wines that will be sure to please your palate. All participants will leave with a complimentary souvenir glass. You can always bring something upstairs to enjoy on the porch.
Gifted Cork LLC
64 Hypolita StRight downstairs, every afternoon, the Gifted Cork offers tastings of fine wines chosen especially for the theme of the month. For only $5, you will choose four of the eight wines that will be sure to please your palate. All participants will leave with a complimentary souvenir glass. You can always bring something upstairs to enjoy on the porch.
Metalartz Gallery features beautiful works of art composed of many mediums, such as metal and copper sculpture, hand-blown glass art, and handcrafted sea glass.
Metalartz Gallery
2805 Coastal HighwayMetalartz Gallery features beautiful works of art composed of many mediums, such as metal and copper sculpture, hand-blown glass art, and handcrafted sea glass.
Parks & Nature
Francis Field is the hub of St. Augustine’s special events activities, with many of the city’s major festivals held in this large open space on W. Castillo Dr.
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Francis Field
25 W Castillo DrFrancis Field is the hub of St. Augustine’s special events activities, with many of the city’s major festivals held in this large open space on W. Castillo Dr.
St. Augustine Beach has been ranked number 8 by TripAdvisor. They call it a “wonderful beach,” saying, “Saint Augustine Beach gives travelers plenty to enjoy all year long with its long stretch of white sand with uncrowded spots and promenades.”
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St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetSt. Augustine Beach has been ranked number 8 by TripAdvisor. They call it a “wonderful beach,” saying, “Saint Augustine Beach gives travelers plenty to enjoy all year long with its long stretch of white sand with uncrowded spots and promenades.”
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Blvd