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Coffee Shops
This is the place to get coffee. In my opinion it is the BEST coffee in StA!
49 locals recommend
The Kookaburra Downtown
24 Cathedral PlThis is the place to get coffee. In my opinion it is the BEST coffee in StA!
This is very close to your AirBnB and it is a great work space as well.
61 locals recommend
DOS Coffee & Wine
300 San Marco AveThis is very close to your AirBnB and it is a great work space as well.
This is a relatively new cafe with a ton of gluten free option and good coffee with great atmosphere.
Alms + Fare: Wellness Bakery & Cafe
154 San Marco AveThis is a relatively new cafe with a ton of gluten free option and good coffee with great atmosphere.
Expensive (fancy schmancy) restaurants
This place is high end and you need to make reservations ahead of time to even think about getting a table. It is really good food but you pay for it.
62 locals recommend
Collage
60 Hypolita StThis place is high end and you need to make reservations ahead of time to even think about getting a table. It is really good food but you pay for it.
This place used to be known as The Tasting Room until recently. This place gets very high marks from the locals.
45 locals recommend
Michael's St. Augustine
25 Cuna StThis place used to be known as The Tasting Room until recently. This place gets very high marks from the locals.
Alta Marea
17 King StThis is new in 2020. It is pricey but the food and service is amazing.
Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila
1 Anderson CircleRiver & Fort Restaurant & Roof Top Lounge
12 Avenida MenendezChez L'Amour
Brunch
This is a local favorite in Lincolnville and a great place for brunch. Again, get there early as the line starts pretty early.
145 locals recommend
The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveThis is a local favorite in Lincolnville and a great place for brunch. Again, get there early as the line starts pretty early.
Great Sunday brunch while dining with ocean views! The food is good, but the views are amazing.
91 locals recommend
The Reef
4100 Coastal HwyGreat Sunday brunch while dining with ocean views! The food is good, but the views are amazing.
This is a great place to get a really good breakfast or lunch and it is even healthy!
20 locals recommend
Buena Onda Cafe
224 West King StreetThis is a great place to get a really good breakfast or lunch and it is even healthy!
Lunch/Dinner
Downtown restaurant with great dishes all made with local ingredients. They also have lots of great vegetarian and vegan options (that taste good)!
189 locals recommend
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StDowntown restaurant with great dishes all made with local ingredients. They also have lots of great vegetarian and vegan options (that taste good)!
Their claim to fame is the second (or third?) best pizza in the USA. It is really really good and is sold by the slice.
50 locals recommend
Pizza Time
124 St George StTheir claim to fame is the second (or third?) best pizza in the USA. It is really really good and is sold by the slice.
Okay, so this place always has a line to get in and they only accept CASH so be prepared. They have the BEST fried shrimp in StA. The decor is super simple but the fried shrimp is the reason to go.
75 locals recommend
O'Steen's Restaurant
205 Anastasia BlvdOkay, so this place always has a line to get in and they only accept CASH so be prepared. They have the BEST fried shrimp in StA. The decor is super simple but the fried shrimp is the reason to go.
This place is over on Vilano Beach. It is right on the intracoastal waterway so the views are amazing and the food is delicious 😋!!!
246 locals recommend
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StThis place is over on Vilano Beach. It is right on the intracoastal waterway so the views are amazing and the food is delicious 😋!!!
This is right down the road from Caps on the water. The food is great and so are the views!
79 locals recommend
Aunt Kates
612 Euclid AveThis is right down the road from Caps on the water. The food is great and so are the views!
Seriously, the best calzone I have ever had in my life... oh and the garlic knots are freshly made as well. And they deliver 😊
Vinny's Pizza
105 Yacht Club DrSeriously, the best calzone I have ever had in my life... oh and the garlic knots are freshly made as well. And they deliver 😊
Local healthy food. Salads and smoothies. It’s gets very busy at lunch and nice to sit and eat outside when the weather isn’t too hot!
65 locals recommend
Crave
135 King StLocal healthy food. Salads and smoothies. It’s gets very busy at lunch and nice to sit and eat outside when the weather isn’t too hot!
They by far serve the BEST Cuban sandwich in St. Augustine! If you enjoy a good strong (Cuban) coffee then you won't find a better one than here!
The Cuban Café And Bakery
100 St George StThey by far serve the BEST Cuban sandwich in St. Augustine! If you enjoy a good strong (Cuban) coffee then you won't find a better one than here!
They have a great fish sandwich and burger. Very convenient when walking downtown.
10 locals recommend
Bantam Chef
101 E Court StThey have a great fish sandwich and burger. Very convenient when walking downtown.
This place is good for dinner and drinks. Their chicken tenders are next level and so is the lamb burger! And for the vegetarian in your group they also offer The Impossible burger.
31 locals recommend
Barley Republic Public House
48 Spanish StThis place is good for dinner and drinks. Their chicken tenders are next level and so is the lamb burger! And for the vegetarian in your group they also offer The Impossible burger.
This place is now called "Forgotten Tonic" and they have great drinks and the second best french fries in town.
41 locals recommend
Cellar 6
6 Aviles StThis place is now called "Forgotten Tonic" and they have great drinks and the second best french fries in town.
This one was highly recommended by one of our guests! (Thanks Vinna!) we will get all of the details updated shortly!
Andaman Asian Bistro
1935 A1A SThis one was highly recommended by one of our guests! (Thanks Vinna!) we will get all of the details updated shortly!
This is the best taco joint in the entire region. It is a taco truck behind the Bog Brewery. YOU MUST EAT THE TACOS FROM THIS PLACE!!! It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE TRAJECTORY!!
6 locals recommend
Tacos My Blessing
218 West King StreetThis is the best taco joint in the entire region. It is a taco truck behind the Bog Brewery. YOU MUST EAT THE TACOS FROM THIS PLACE!!! It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE TRAJECTORY!!
Things To Do!!!
You can rent jet skis from Beaches Marina or you can fish from the pier (on the intracoastal side). Plus they have a good restaurant right there as well.
You can rent a pontoon boat or jet skis from these guys. jet skis start at $80 for a half hour and $120 for and hour. They are well maintained and they tell you everything g you need to know to safely drive them. It isn’t cheap but you are on vacation so why not!!??? Right!?? 😊 plus there is a pretty good chance you will see dolphins!
98 locals recommend
Beaches at Vilano
254 Vilano RdYou can rent a pontoon boat or jet skis from these guys. jet skis start at $80 for a half hour and $120 for and hour. They are well maintained and they tell you everything g you need to know to safely drive them. It isn’t cheap but you are on vacation so why not!!??? Right!?? 😊 plus there is a pretty good chance you will see dolphins!
So this one is a little weird, but it’s on St George Street. I haven’t personally been to this one yet, but I have had quite a few guests say that it is weird but awesome. So it might be worth checking out?
9 locals recommend
Medieval Torture Museum
100 St George StSo this one is a little weird, but it’s on St George Street. I haven’t personally been to this one yet, but I have had quite a few guests say that it is weird but awesome. So it might be worth checking out?
This place is open every Saturday morning 8am - noon and the third Tuesday of each month. Also at the St Aug pier on Wednesday mornings.
46 locals recommend
The Old City Farmers Market
1370-1380 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal BywayThis place is open every Saturday morning 8am - noon and the third Tuesday of each month. Also at the St Aug pier on Wednesday mornings.
Friday Night Art Walk!!!!
Every Friday night from 5-9 pm in the Plaza De La Constitución.
14 locals recommend
Plaza de la Constitucion
170 St George StFriday Night Art Walk!!!!
Every Friday night from 5-9 pm in the Plaza De La Constitución.
This is a great place to bring a kayak or stand up paddle board. It is in Salt Run so it is generally protected from the sea breeze by the sand dunes.
You can also climb the lighthouse which is always fun as well!
38 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park
Red Cox DriveThis is a great place to bring a kayak or stand up paddle board. It is in Salt Run so it is generally protected from the sea breeze by the sand dunes.
You can also climb the lighthouse which is always fun as well!
If you want to rent a bike, kayak, or paddle board then this is the place to do it.
10 locals recommend
Island Life Bikes
105 A1A Beach BlvdIf you want to rent a bike, kayak, or paddle board then this is the place to do it.
Sightseeing
This is within walking distance of the apartment. Just walk south and cross May street (street that goes to Vilano Beach) and walk down Magnolia street. It is a beautiful walk and the fountain of youth is very close on Magnolia Street.
146 locals recommend
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia AveThis is within walking distance of the apartment. Just walk south and cross May street (street that goes to Vilano Beach) and walk down Magnolia street. It is a beautiful walk and the fountain of youth is very close on Magnolia Street.
This place is on the square downtown. It is a cool gallery and there are others around the square to check out if you are there.
6 locals recommend
Cutter & Cutter Fine Art
333 Village Main StThis place is on the square downtown. It is a cool gallery and there are others around the square to check out if you are there.
Okay so there is supposed to be a really nice tour of the campus (Flagler college legacy tour 904 823 3378) that tells you a lot about the history of the college and Henry Flagler. I am looking for additional info but see what you can find in the meantime if you are interested.
Flagler College Campus Store
107 King StreetOkay so there is supposed to be a really nice tour of the campus (Flagler college legacy tour 904 823 3378) that tells you a lot about the history of the college and Henry Flagler. I am looking for additional info but see what you can find in the meantime if you are interested.
They have lots of animals and even a zip line!!
409 locals recommend
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdThey have lots of animals and even a zip line!!
You can go fishing, have lunch, and ride jet skis all from this location! It’s a great way to spend the day
26 locals recommend
Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
260 Vilano RdYou can go fishing, have lunch, and ride jet skis all from this location! It’s a great way to spend the day
Dinner and Night Life
They have a good lunch menu too but their drinks and music is why people go there.
Great food, great atmosphere, and talented live music there on the weekends.
186 locals recommend
Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StGreat food, great atmosphere, and talented live music there on the weekends.
They make artisanal cocktails. The bartenders really know their stuff. You tell them what you are in the mood for (sweet, sour, whatever) and they will create a drink that nails it pretty much every time. Not cheap but worth the experience.
66 locals recommend
Odd Birds Bar
200 Anastasia BoulevardThey make artisanal cocktails. The bartenders really know their stuff. You tell them what you are in the mood for (sweet, sour, whatever) and they will create a drink that nails it pretty much every time. Not cheap but worth the experience.
This is a great place to get a good drink and small plate (tapas) food. It is a converted ice plant, which is also attached to the distillery (they have tours there too).
261 locals recommend
Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StThis is a great place to get a good drink and small plate (tapas) food. It is a converted ice plant, which is also attached to the distillery (they have tours there too).
This place has an awesome local feel with live music and great drinks. It’s a fantastic place to chill out and take in the surroundings.
31 locals recommend
Barley Republic Public House
48 Spanish StThis place has an awesome local feel with live music and great drinks. It’s a fantastic place to chill out and take in the surroundings.
This place is right on San Marco and gets really busy. They have live music and an open deck to the street so you can see the fort and it is a great place to people watch!
34 locals recommend
No Name Bar
16 S Castillo DrThis place is right on San Marco and gets really busy. They have live music and an open deck to the street so you can see the fort and it is a great place to people watch!