Valerie's Guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful for brunch on the weekend or dinner/cocktails/appetizers! Farm to table goodness and just a couple blocks away!
261 locals recommend
Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StWonderful for brunch on the weekend or dinner/cocktails/appetizers! Farm to table goodness and just a couple blocks away!
A block and a half from Blue Heaven is this amazing spot for fresh seafood right on the water! Wonderful oysters, shrimp, fish specials and great options for non-seafood lovers. Lots of outdoor seating and fun cocktails from two different bars!
95 locals recommend
St. Augustine Fish Camp
142 Riberia StA block and a half from Blue Heaven is this amazing spot for fresh seafood right on the water! Wonderful oysters, shrimp, fish specials and great options for non-seafood lovers. Lots of outdoor seating and fun cocktails from two different bars!
A true local favorite! This farm to table lunch/dinner spot has something for everyone. Want amazing take out? Order online from their Supper Club menu - a really good value.
189 locals recommend
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StA true local favorite! This farm to table lunch/dinner spot has something for everyone. Want amazing take out? Order online from their Supper Club menu - a really good value.
Collage
60 Hypolita StOne of the most special dinner spots in town!
Yes, the best pizza in town is at a gas station! Also great wings, salads and if they have it..do not miss the homemade peanut butter pie and/or coconut cake!
56 locals recommend
Carmelo's Pizzeria
146 W King StYes, the best pizza in town is at a gas station! Also great wings, salads and if they have it..do not miss the homemade peanut butter pie and/or coconut cake!
Local tip: you can get a half order of most of the appetizers…burnt ends, smoked wings and onion rings mmmmmmm!
66 locals recommend
MOJO Old City BBQ
5 Cordova StLocal tip: you can get a half order of most of the appetizers…burnt ends, smoked wings and onion rings mmmmmmm!
Authentic taco shack with tasty options…mahi, chorizo, shrimp, chicken. Located behind Bog Microbrewery - also a local favorite!
6 locals recommend
Tacos My Blessing
218 West King StreetAuthentic taco shack with tasty options…mahi, chorizo, shrimp, chicken. Located behind Bog Microbrewery - also a local favorite!
Healthy, inexpensive, fast food is a short walk away (lunch). Custom make a bowl, salad or wrap served up with a smile. A true locals favorite for eat in and take out. You can also rent a bike here!
65 locals recommend
Crave
135 King StHealthy, inexpensive, fast food is a short walk away (lunch). Custom make a bowl, salad or wrap served up with a smile. A true locals favorite for eat in and take out. You can also rent a bike here!
If you identify as a foodie, you will want to try Llama. This little spot on the island serves up unique Peruvian dishes - don’t skip dessert!
63 locals recommend
Llama Restaurant
415 Anastasia BlvdIf you identify as a foodie, you will want to try Llama. This little spot on the island serves up unique Peruvian dishes - don’t skip dessert!
Elevated Mexican cuisine with amazing views and ambiance. Strong drinks and very tasty chips and salsa!
27 locals recommend
Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila
1 Anderson CircleElevated Mexican cuisine with amazing views and ambiance. Strong drinks and very tasty chips and salsa!
Beautiful views, excellent food with something for everyone. Great place for drinks and appetizers too!
35 locals recommend
River & Fort Restaurant & Roof Top Lounge
12 Avenida MenendezBeautiful views, excellent food with something for everyone. Great place for drinks and appetizers too!
You’ll feel like you’re in Europe in the sweet courtyard. (Dog friendly) Excellent selection of wine. Good brunch and excellent beef bourgeoisie.
9 locals recommend
The Drunken Horse St. Augustine
56 Charlotte StreetYou’ll feel like you’re in Europe in the sweet courtyard. (Dog friendly) Excellent selection of wine. Good brunch and excellent beef bourgeoisie.
Looking for an elevated breakfast/brunch spot or a fancy coffee date? This is a gem! Mind you, gems are pricey but worth it!
Ancient City Brunch Bar
210 Saint George StreetLooking for an elevated breakfast/brunch spot or a fancy coffee date? This is a gem! Mind you, gems are pricey but worth it!
Cute spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch or cocktails. With a great courtyard. Homemade sourdough!
27 locals recommend
Sunday
73 San Marco AveCute spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch or cocktails. With a great courtyard. Homemade sourdough!
Parfait Pastry Shop
142 King StreetGreat spot for breakfast, lunch or snack.
Unique and filling tacos and possibly some of the best blackened shrimp you’ll find. Be sure to get an extra side of mojo sauce!
69 locals recommend
Mojo's Tacos
551 Anastasia BlvdUnique and filling tacos and possibly some of the best blackened shrimp you’ll find. Be sure to get an extra side of mojo sauce!
City Bistro Tea House & Coffee Company
1280 N Ponce De Leon BlvdIncredible lunch and dinner experience! You’ll need to go online to get a reservation for dinner.
Asado Life
Incredible lunch and dinner experience! You’ll need to go online to get a reservation for dinner.
Juniper Market
48 San Marco AveHangar One Bistro Airport Eatery & Bar
4900 US-1V Pizza + Flask and Cannon - St. Augustine
Delicious food in a beautiful setting in the heart of Lincolnville. Something for everyone on the menu in this French inspired lunch and dinner spot. From a delicious burger to seafood, steak, salad, soup and more. Don’t skip dessert - Orange is as good as it is beautiful!
La Nouvelle Bistro
Delicious food in a beautiful setting in the heart of Lincolnville. Something for everyone on the menu in this French inspired lunch and dinner spot. From a delicious burger to seafood, steak, salad, soup and more. Don’t skip dessert - Orange is as good as it is beautiful!
Local favorite little gem for breakfast and lunch. Chef Jeff will start your day right with breakfast sandwiches, scramble bowls and local sourced ingredients. Great food at great prices. A small bit of counter seating inside and some outdoor tables or get it to go.
The West Egg
Local favorite little gem for breakfast and lunch. Chef Jeff will start your day right with breakfast sandwiches, scramble bowls and local sourced ingredients. Great food at great prices. A small bit of counter seating inside and some outdoor tables or get it to go.
Sightseeing
Catch a show or swing by Saturday morning for the Farmers Market.
166 locals recommend
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1340C A1A SCatch a show or swing by Saturday morning for the Farmers Market.
Incredible fort right on the bay front will take you back in time. Sit on the wall for an amazing view of the inlet and bay!
43 locals recommend
Saint Augustine Fort
Incredible fort right on the bay front will take you back in time. Sit on the wall for an amazing view of the inlet and bay!
This pedestrian street has unique shopping, dining, live music venues and some awesome people watching!
101 locals recommend
Saint George Street
Saint George StreetThis pedestrian street has unique shopping, dining, live music venues and some awesome people watching!
Such a beautiful building filled with wonderful things spread over several levels. The top floor is a must see!
202 locals recommend
Lightner Museum
75 King StSuch a beautiful building filled with wonderful things spread over several levels. The top floor is a must see!
There is so much more than gators! Monkeys, kookaburras, birds and a really fun zip line and rope course over the gators….live a little!
409 locals recommend
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdThere is so much more than gators! Monkeys, kookaburras, birds and a really fun zip line and rope course over the gators….live a little!
Try and catch it at a lower tide and you can walk around from the ocean side to the inlet-known as porpoise point. Our favorite local beach and a neat little part of town. Check out the Airstream camper boutique shops and the pier.
115 locals recommend
VILANO BEACH
Try and catch it at a lower tide and you can walk around from the ocean side to the inlet-known as porpoise point. Our favorite local beach and a neat little part of town. Check out the Airstream camper boutique shops and the pier.
This beach has a big pier for fishing, volleyball and bocce courts and often has live music. Walk to the left on the beach and you’ll be entering the State Park - a beautiful, more secluded beach.
203 locals recommend
St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetThis beach has a big pier for fishing, volleyball and bocce courts and often has live music. Walk to the left on the beach and you’ll be entering the State Park - a beautiful, more secluded beach.
There are so many wonderful galleries in town but this one is exceptional. The first Friday of every month is Downtown Art Walk!
6 locals recommend
Cutter & Cutter Fine Art
333 Village Main StThere are so many wonderful galleries in town but this one is exceptional. The first Friday of every month is Downtown Art Walk!
This incredible gem is a cross between a museum and and a store. See amazing treasure (some for sale and some for show) and talk with the guys who find it. Shipwreck artifacts, treasure coins, nautical antiques - so cool!
Spanish Main Antiques
This incredible gem is a cross between a museum and and a store. See amazing treasure (some for sale and some for show) and talk with the guys who find it. Shipwreck artifacts, treasure coins, nautical antiques - so cool!
Beautiful place to hike/bike/fish etc.. leashed pups allowed.
Guana Tolomato National Estuarine Research Reserve Marineland Field Office
Beautiful place to hike/bike/fish etc.. leashed pups allowed.
Take a tour of Flagler College-originally Henry Flagler’s hotel. Boasting an extensive collection of Tiffany glass and an uncanny resemblance to Hogwarts!
175 locals recommend
Flagler College
74 King StTake a tour of Flagler College-originally Henry Flagler’s hotel. Boasting an extensive collection of Tiffany glass and an uncanny resemblance to Hogwarts!
Princess Place Preserve
2500 Princess Place RdMarineland Marina
9600 N Ocean Shore BlvdWashington Oaks Gardens State Park
Really excellent museum with beautiful cars from a wide variety of eras. Family run and a lot of fun!
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine
4730 Dixie HwyReally excellent museum with beautiful cars from a wide variety of eras. Family run and a lot of fun!
Take a scenic drive down A1A to this beautiful beachfront spot next to Marineland. Incredible food trucks, frequent art vendors and music. Well worth the beautiful drive!
Ragga Surf Cafe
Take a scenic drive down A1A to this beautiful beachfront spot next to Marineland. Incredible food trucks, frequent art vendors and music. Well worth the beautiful drive!
Cocktails
So many watering holes in one little town!
Right on the bay front this beautiful large porch is stunningly lit at night. A perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the horse drawn carriages and boats go by..
96 locals recommend
The Tini Martini Bar
24 Avenida MenendezRight on the bay front this beautiful large porch is stunningly lit at night. A perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and watch the horse drawn carriages and boats go by..
Now called “Forgotten Tonic” - Sit at a cafe table on the Nation’s Oldest Street and enjoy a cocktail and a creative menu while carriage horses go by!
41 locals recommend
Cellar 6
6 Aviles StNow called “Forgotten Tonic” - Sit at a cafe table on the Nation’s Oldest Street and enjoy a cocktail and a creative menu while carriage horses go by!
River & Fort Restaurant & Roof Top Lounge
12 Avenida MenendezJust a few blocks from Blue Heaven is Lincolnville’s own microbrewery! A fun spot to play bar games, listen to local music or enjoy a snack from a food truck.
59 locals recommend
Dog Rose Brewing Company
77 Bridge StJust a few blocks from Blue Heaven is Lincolnville’s own microbrewery! A fun spot to play bar games, listen to local music or enjoy a snack from a food truck.
Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar
35 Hypolita StLive Music
Halfway down Saint George pedestrian mall is a beautiful outdoor music stage under big oak trees with lanterns. It’s connected to a living history museum.
24 locals recommend
Colonial Oak Music Park
21 St George StHalfway down Saint George pedestrian mall is a beautiful outdoor music stage under big oak trees with lanterns. It’s connected to a living history museum.
Fun spot to enjoy live music, really good bar food and cocktails.
186 locals recommend
Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StFun spot to enjoy live music, really good bar food and cocktails.
Rent beach/bike/baby
Big Bill’s will deliver and pick up to Blue Heaven! Beach umbrellas, chairs, wheelchairs, etc..
Big Bills Beach Stuff and Baby Crib Rentals
1985 Mizell RdRelax and recharge
Need a little self care? There are some wonderful options to pamper yourself in the Nation’s Oldest City.
Walk to this sweet spa in downtown for an expert facial, massage, nail or hair service. Services include use of the Casa Monica’s roof pool!
9 locals recommend
Poseidon Spa
53 King StWalk to this sweet spa in downtown for an expert facial, massage, nail or hair service. Services include use of the Casa Monica’s roof pool!
Go relax in a salt cave, chill in a float tank or unwind in the infrared sauna. Your skin and lungs will thank you!
7 locals recommend
Salt Spa St Augustine
28 Cordova StGo relax in a salt cave, chill in a float tank or unwind in the infrared sauna. Your skin and lungs will thank you!
Is your body out of whack? We call Laurence from Healing Waters our Witch Doctor (in the nicest sense). This is not a “feel good” massage place but you will feel a lot better when you leave with his mixture of body work like neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and more. He’s also a skilled herbalist. Ask to be put on the waitlist for a 30 minute appointment for your best chance of getting in.
Healing Waters Clinic & Herb Shop
26 Clark StreetIs your body out of whack? We call Laurence from Healing Waters our Witch Doctor (in the nicest sense). This is not a “feel good” massage place but you will feel a lot better when you leave with his mixture of body work like neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and more. He’s also a skilled herbalist. Ask to be put on the waitlist for a 30 minute appointment for your best chance of getting in.
City advice
Getting around
Parking
Pull into Blue Heaven’s driveway and park! You just got one of the best parking spots in downtown!! Parking can be expensive and hard to come by in the City. You are better off walking, ordering a pedi-cab, or an Uber if you’re heading downtown.