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What to See and Do

 
RESTAURANTS GOLF FISHING SHOPPING
ATTRACTIONS TOURS THEATRE ECO-TOURISM

 

Click on the items above to see a sample of the many activities offered in the St. Augustine area!

 

RESTAURANTS

A1A Ale Works

A1A Ale Works has intorduced New World Cuisine and the art of brewing to the nation's oldest city with both critical and popular success. A1A Ale Works has earned a Five Star rating from the Florida Times Union and a designation as one of Florida's best new restaurants in Florida Trend Magazine's 1996 Golden Spoon Awards, as well as a spot in Jacksonville Magazine's Top 25 North-east Florida Restaurants!

Fiddlers Green

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Augustine Inlet in Vilano Beach, Fiddler's Green has been a favorite among local restaurants for 20 years. Open 7 days a week and offering a wide variety of appetizer and entrees, Fiddler's Green has been chosen one of Jacksonville's Top 25 Restaurants while remaining child and family friendly. Be sure to request a window table!

Gypsy Cab

When Gypsy Cab Company opened, a new cuisine was introduced--urban cuisine. Cab fare (the menu) draws on multiple influences including Italian, German, Cajun, Mediterranean, classical European, Souther, Oriental, and "Floribbean." "The Gypsy Bar and Grill" , next door, offers a lounge setting with light bar fare, appetizers, and live music on Wednesdays . Check out their comedy club under "Theatre".

95 Cordova

This flagship restaurant of the beautifully restored historic Casa Monica Hotel brings a new level of dining to St. Augustine's eclectic mix of cafés, galleries, and restaurants, attracting VIPs, heads of state, and gourmets alike. An eclectic, masterful blend of American, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Moroccan influences, 95 Cordova's award-winning New World Electric Cuisine is redefining innovative fine dining.


   

La Pentola

This is a small, intimate, restaurant featuring creative continental cuisine with a Mediterranean ambience. Enjoy fresh seafood, prime steaks, wild game, innovative pasta, entrée salads, and delectable housemade desserts created with a worldly flair. Every meal begins with a presentation of warm, housemade sourdough bread, infused olive oil, and marinated olives. Outside Dinning in the courtyard.

Opus 39

Opus 39, St. Augustine's most sought-after restaurant for those who love fine food, is located in the heart of the historic district of St. Augustine. Simple, elegant food is prepared by renowned chef-owner Michael McMillan, in an artistic setting. Everything is made in-house at Opus 39, from the fresh-baked breads, to the finishing touches on the exquisite desserts. A delightful wine shop adjoins the restaurant.

Outside of The Raintree

Raintree

A North Florida tradition, The Raintree is renowned for a consistent award-winning menu, wine list and premium bar served in the warm, intimate atmosphere of an 1879 Victorian home.Among other awards, the Raintree is a 5 year recipient of Tolfs ' 10 Best Restaurants and a Wine Spectator Grand Award or Award of Excellence since 1981. Even if you have dinner elsewhere, stop by for a fantastic dessert!

Scarlett O'Haras

Built in 1879, ScarlettO'Haras has a warm, cozy southern atmosphere and in the evening when the sun goes down, our stage lights up with the areas finest live entertainment! Scarlett O'Hara's offers a wide menu selection and specializes in smoked barbecue chicken and ribs. Come and relax at our main bar, upstairs ghost bar, outdoor oyster bar or in a rocking chair on the front porch!

   
GOLF  
 

World Golf Village

Located in historic St. Augustine, Florida, the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village encompasses all the very best a golfer would want in a vacation destination: The one and only World Golf Hall of Fame, luxurious resorts, world class golf, shopping and numerous golf amenities, all in one location!

Royal St. Augustine

Royal St. Augustine offers near perfect conditioning, beautiful scenery and friendly service. Royal St. Augustine provides a memorable experience for every level of golfer! The course layout while efficient, allows you to use every club in the bag. It will keep you on your toes mentally and will challenge your skills.

Palencia Club

Palencia's championship golf course meanders through hardwood forests and along marshland preserves for beautiful scenery and topography. Hole three, called "Leaning Tree," features a live oak whose main trunk reaches across the fairway and into the line of play. The Intracoastal serves as a stunning backdrop for greens six and sixteen.

St. Johns Golf Club

The 27 hole layout at St. Johns Golf Club is beautifully designed and makes for a day of fun and challenge.  The course is set among towering pines, natural vegetation and numerous ponds to integrate the natural beauty into the complete golf experience.  Three distinct nines offer multiplpe playing configurations. 

SHOPPING  
 
St. Augustine Outlet Mall
FISHING  
THEATRE  
ATTRACTIONS  

Alligator Farm

Founded in 1893, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of Florida’s oldest zoological attractions. For over a century, it has entertained millions of visitors, lured by the awesome presence of captive reptiles . A nature trail was added to the park in the late 1970s, along with a rookery that is home to wild and unconfined herons, ibis and egrets.. Now, the park also exhibits all 23 speciesof the worlds crocodiles.

Fountain of Youth

It was here on April 3rd, 1513 that Ponce de Leon came ashore to landmark and record for all time the first monument in our nation's history... The discovery of the continent of North America. You are invited to come and tour our nation's first historic site.

St. Augustine Lighthouse

The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is open to the public seven days a week. Visitors can climb 219 stairs to the top of the tower and learn about the lives of the keepers and their families in the museum. Completely automated, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.. The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) has brought the study of shipwrecks to the lighthouse.

   
TOURS  

Sightseeing Trains

Our 1 hour long tour circuit circles the historic downtown district and takes in many attractions: There are frequent stops that allow you step off and take things in at your leisure and visit attractions that are of particular interest to you. The downtown area is completely pedestrian friendly and our distinctive red trains circle every 15 - 20 minutes, so you can re-join the tour at any stage.

Old City Helicopters

Come take the ride of your lifetime aboard one of our helicopters for a magic carpet ride over the nation's oldest city. Float effortlessly as you take in birds' eye views of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos and much, much more.Our helicopters are safe and comfortable and, best of all, every seat is a window seat!

Ghost Walking Tour

This award winning tour, recently voted #1 Guided Tour in Florida by the readers of Florida Living Magazine and is featured on the Discovery and Travel Channels, is held every night of the year, including all holidays, and we also have other seasonal and private tours available.

ECOTOURISM  

Coastal Outdoor Center

Located 10 miles south of St. Augustine in Cresent Beach, the Coastal Ourdoor Center offers a variety of outdoor programs, including several kayak and/or walking tours focusing on coastal estuaries and marsh birds. You can also rent kyacks for your own exploration and charter boats for fishing excursions.


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