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Things to Do  

On the Beach!

On the Beach!, Saint Augustine Beach

 basstbn Says:  The beach at St. Augustine Beach is one long, wide uninterrupted sandy beach - clean, family friendly, dog friendly, and as far as I could tell, free of any private areas. In mid-February there were few folks braving the chilly water, other than a couple of... 

anastasia state park

anastasia state park, Saint Augustine Beach

 doug48 Says:  anastasia state park is a very nice state park located at st. augustine beach. the state park offers swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and camping. 

st. augustine alligator farm

st. augustine alligator farm, Saint Augustine Beach

 doug48 Says:  the st. augustine alligator farm was founded in 1893 is one of florida's oldest zoological attractions. george reddington and felix fire started collecting alligators they found on anastasia island and put them on display for tourists. today the alligator farm has a... 

fort matanzas

fort matanzas, Saint Augustine Beach

 doug48 Says:  fort matanzas was built in 1740 to guard st. augustine's southern flank from british attack. during the british-spanish war of jenkin's ear governor manuel de montiano built this fort on the site of a 1500's watch tower in order to repel an attack on st. augustine from the... 

See the Light

See the Light, Saint Augustine Beach

 grandmaR Says:  We visited the lighthouse in January 2005, but we did not climb to the top of the 165' tower. I didn't think my knees would take it or my heart either and later when I did climb the Key West lighthouse, I was proved more than right about that. It would have been fun to see... 

St. George Street

St. George Street, Saint Augustine Beach

 NWeb Says:  This is the shopping street downtown between the plaza and the fort. It's just one of many areas to see. We've been coming here for several years as snowbirds -- and as grandparents since we have two granddaughters who live here.Off the beaten path: check Magnolia Street... 

Visit the old town area. Lots...

Visit the old town area. Lots..., Saint Augustine Beach

 Maples01 Says:  Visit the old town area. Lots of shops and neat things to see. Be sure to take a guided ' Ghost Tour' at night. We had a lot of fun. They go over some area history and you get a walking tour around town. Plus you get to look for ghosts. ( We never saw any, but you do get... 

Hotels  

Hotels  

St. Augustine Beach House, thehappyhopper.com: Saint Augustine Beaches Best Vacation Rental Homes

St. Augustine Beach House, thehappyhopper.com: Saint Augustine Beaches Best Vacation Rental Homes, Saint Augustine Beach

 greycubs Says:  Wonderful Magical Retreat... Spent wonderful winter and spring both times i stayed at local families guest houses. These Vacation Homes are owned by old family of shrimper's. Steps to the ocean. Saw lots of dophins, marine life, also whales! The Right whales migrate to st.... 

Ocean & Racket Resort: Very nice for the price

Ocean & Racket Resort: Very nice for the price, Saint Augustine Beach

 NWeb Says:  Our first time here, snowbirding in Jan. and Feb. 2005. Try to get a south facing unit as the northern winds can be very cold this time of year. Need to reserve the year before. Lots of activities compared to other resorts - can play tennis every day, weather permitting.... 

Restaurants  

Mango Mango's Beachside Bar & Grill: Caribbean!

Mango Mango's Beachside Bar & Grill: Caribbean!, Saint Augustine Beach

 basstbn Says:  On an evening when we had planned to drive to an Italian restaurant some distance away, we found our street blocked by emergency response vehicles. Plan 2 - leave the car at our rental unit and find someplace within walking distance. That was Mango Mango's on Hiway A1A in... 

Burrito Works Taco Shop: Amazing Nachos!

Burrito Works Taco Shop: Amazing Nachos!, Saint Augustine Beach

 basstbn Says:  I don't see this little place listed online in any of St Augustine Beach's places to eat. If it weren't just around the corner from the room we were renting, we probably would not have stopped in to give it a try. Good things come to those who travel and explore!There are no... 

The Santa Maria: "Stay Away from this restaurant"

The Santa Maria: "Stay Away from this restaurant", Saint Augustine Beach

 georgelbenson Says:  The place is down town at the marina, they have flyers in every publication. We arrived on a thursday evening @ 730 and thought the place would be packed. they had 3 tables! I knew then we were in trouble. The average age of the employees was 75 (No kidding) everything u... 

The World Famous Oasis: Great Seafood!

The World Famous Oasis: Great Seafood!, Saint Augustine Beach

 mcphapa Says:  Friendly service with good food. I feel as though the price was very fair for being on the beach. I recommend you stop by. I got "The Whaler." If you do not like spicy food then I recommend you sit this one out. The sandwich was loaded with the peppers and onions and most... 

Beachcomber: On the Beach

Beachcomber: On the Beach, Saint Augustine Beach

 grandmaR Says:  Friends took us out to this beach bar/restaurant. The outside tables were full so we sat inside. Service was uneven, but the food was good and was not expensive.The restaurant is right on the beach. In normal weather, the outside tables are full of beach goers. A sign on the... 

Gypsy Cab Company Restaurant: A different menu every night

Gypsy Cab Company Restaurant: A different menu every night, Saint Augustine Beach

 grandmaR Says:  We went to this restaurant with a friend who was very impressed with the fact that they didn't have iceburg lettuce in the salads. Another friend felt that it was too expensive and too touristy. I thought the food was good and the service also. The specials are different... 

Shopping  

The Lighthouse & Museum: No Admission Required to Shop
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You can shop at this store, and also see the little movie without paying admission to the lighthouse. You can also shop on-line.

What to buy: They have lighthouse replicas and maritime gifts, books, clothing, and a selection of gifts that are under $35.00

What to pay: You can get a certificate that says that you climbed the lighthouse or a lighthouse bookmark for 94 cents. And you can go all the way up to ship replica for $75.00

Written Mar 8, 2008

Address: 81 Lighthouse Avenue

Phone: 904-829-0745

Website: http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22

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 Sailing and Boating
 Museum Visits
 Road Trip

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Warnings and Dangers  

Is there still a beach there?
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tony248 58 reviews

Don't assume there will even BE a beach when you go to a beach town. Beaches erode over time. Tourist towns that depend on beaches have to do beach restoration from time to time and there can be a major difference in the before and after. The effort is not just for tourist attraction. Having a good beach can also save the town. Pensacola Beach had just finished a major beach restoration project before a huge hurricane came through and the work done on the beach was said to have saved many buildings from being washed away.

Written Jun 2, 2007

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Favorites  

Blue Skies, Beaches and Birds
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Favorite thing: Saint Augustine Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline along the Northeastern coast of Florida. The beach is wide and long there is ample room to drive and lie out and enjoy the sun.

Fondest memory: There are a multitude of different birds that enjoy the coastline from sandpipers to seagulls watching them line up and move back and forth with the incoming waves is quite peaceful and soothing.

Written Apr 13, 2003

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