Laura’s guidebook
Beaches in the St Augustine Area
Not only is St Augustine steeped in rich history but it is also home to some wonderful beaches.
The closest beach is at Anastasia State Park. It is 3.3 miles from the Kings Ferry House. The admission fee is $8/ vehicle.
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Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park RdThe closest beach is at Anastasia State Park. It is 3.3 miles from the Kings Ferry House. The admission fee is $8/ vehicle.
St Augustine Beach is a very popular Beach. It is 6.8 miles from the Kings Ferry House. Driving is allowed on this beach.
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St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetSt Augustine Beach is a very popular Beach. It is 6.8 miles from the Kings Ferry House. Driving is allowed on this beach.
Vilano Beach is just north of St Augustine. It is 5.3 miles from the Kings Ferry House. There is no driving allowed on the beach. A small parking lot is available. Vilano Beach is a small strip of sand with many broken shells and the occasional nice shell and/or shark teeth findings.
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VILANO BEACH
Vilano Beach is just north of St Augustine. It is 5.3 miles from the Kings Ferry House. There is no driving allowed on the beach. A small parking lot is available. Vilano Beach is a small strip of sand with many broken shells and the occasional nice shell and/or shark teeth findings.
Some of Laura & Lee's Favorite Restaurants
The Preserved located on the corner of Bridge Street and MLK Boulevard. Features dining in the restored Victorian Jefferson House. Great for special occasions. Brunch Sunday 10 am - 2 pm. Pricey.
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Preserved Restaurant
102 Bridge StThe Preserved located on the corner of Bridge Street and MLK Boulevard. Features dining in the restored Victorian Jefferson House. Great for special occasions. Brunch Sunday 10 am - 2 pm. Pricey.
Collage, located just off historic St George Street, features fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb and veal (reservation required). Great for special occasions. Pricey.
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Collage
60 Hypolita StCollage, located just off historic St George Street, features fresh local seafood, steaks, lamb and veal (reservation required). Great for special occasions. Pricey.
Features live music most nights. Offers good food, drinks and music. The soft pretzel appetizer with beer cheese dip is amazing. Great selection of beers on tap.
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Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StFeatures live music most nights. Offers good food, drinks and music. The soft pretzel appetizer with beer cheese dip is amazing. Great selection of beers on tap.
Features waterfront dining on the Intracoastal Waterway and fresh seafood. (One of the best places to watch the sunset.) Pricey.
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Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StFeatures waterfront dining on the Intracoastal Waterway and fresh seafood. (One of the best places to watch the sunset.) Pricey.
One Twenty Three Burger House
123 King StFeatures Burgers, pizza and great shakes.
Located on the Bay, Harry's offers indoor and outdoor dining.
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Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
46 Avenida MenendezLocated on the Bay, Harry's offers indoor and outdoor dining.
Enjoy Cuban cuisine on historic Aviles Street (Florida’s oldest street). Very good Cuban sandwich.
La Herencia Café
4 Aviles StEnjoy Cuban cuisine on historic Aviles Street (Florida’s oldest street). Very good Cuban sandwich.
Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House
20 Avenida MenendezOffers both inside and outside dining.
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StCasual dining. Vegan options.
Located across the street from the Kings Ferry House, the Blue Hen Cafe has great breakfast & lunch only. Closes at 3 pm and all day Monday. Casual. Very good shrimp tacos, Cuban sandwiches, hamburgers, and breakfast.
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The Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveLocated across the street from the Kings Ferry House, the Blue Hen Cafe has great breakfast & lunch only. Closes at 3 pm and all day Monday. Casual. Very good shrimp tacos, Cuban sandwiches, hamburgers, and breakfast.
Located in a renovated building that functioned as an ice plant in the 1920s. Features creative ice in drinks. Happy Hour Monday – Friday 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm; 10 pm to close. Sunday – Thursday. Brunch Saturday-Sunday 10 am - 2 pm.
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Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StLocated in a renovated building that functioned as an ice plant in the 1920s. Features creative ice in drinks. Happy Hour Monday – Friday 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm; 10 pm to close. Sunday – Thursday. Brunch Saturday-Sunday 10 am - 2 pm.
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks. Serves Brunch everyday. 7:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Brunch at the Casablanca Inn
24 Avenida MenendezBreakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks. Serves Brunch everyday. 7:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Carmelo's Pizzeria
146 W King StThe best pizza and wings around!
Laura & Lee's Favorite Drinking Establishments
There are many bars on and around historic Saint George Street that have live entertainment, such as, the Mill Top, Mi Casa, Sangrias and Colonial Oak Music Park. in addition to these, a few of our favorites are:
The Cellar Upstairs at San Sebastian Winery is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine, or your favorite beverage, while overlooking the water and the city.
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San Sebastian Winery
157 King StThe Cellar Upstairs at San Sebastian Winery is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine, or your favorite beverage, while overlooking the water and the city.
Located in a renovated building that functioned as an ice plant in the 1920s.
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Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StLocated in a renovated building that functioned as an ice plant in the 1920s.
Tradewinds Lounge
124 Charlotte StFeatures live music, usually classic rock.
Odd Birds Bar
200 Anastasia BoulevardLocate across from the Fort, the No Name Bar is a Rustic, easy-going hang out with a patio. Offers a full bar with live music. Casual and inexpensive.
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No Name Bar
16 S Castillo DrLocate across from the Fort, the No Name Bar is a Rustic, easy-going hang out with a patio. Offers a full bar with live music. Casual and inexpensive.
Intimate cocktail bar at the Casa Blanca Inn. Offers a verandah with bay views and live music. Jazz or Blues Saturday and Sunday nights 5:30 pm – 9:30.
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The Tini Martini Bar
24 Avenida MenendezIntimate cocktail bar at the Casa Blanca Inn. Offers a verandah with bay views and live music. Jazz or Blues Saturday and Sunday nights 5:30 pm – 9:30.