Food Scene
Osprey Tacos
300 Anastasia BlvdFavorite taco spot with a brewery next door!
local farm to table great food. Shrimp and grits for the win!
189 locals recommend
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish Stlocal farm to table great food. Shrimp and grits for the win!
Perfect family spot on the water. Lunch and dinner is always good, watch for dolphins as you eat outside.
79 locals recommend
Aunt Kates
612 Euclid AvePerfect family spot on the water. Lunch and dinner is always good, watch for dolphins as you eat outside.
Go at low tide and enjoy a cocktail while your kids explore the tiny beach. Eat dinner with your toes in the sand and dolphons swim by.
98 locals recommend
Beaches at Vilano
254 Vilano RdGo at low tide and enjoy a cocktail while your kids explore the tiny beach. Eat dinner with your toes in the sand and dolphons swim by.
Southern fare on the marsh. This is a beautiful, local spot for a family gathering at sunset. Setting is very "old south."
45 locals recommend
Salt Water Cowboys
299 Dondanville RdSouthern fare on the marsh. This is a beautiful, local spot for a family gathering at sunset. Setting is very "old south."
Fun restaurant with tiki huts, alligator enclosure and rage Sundays. On the water near lighthouse, fishing charters and Alligator Farm. Good food, outdoor or indoor setting.
123 locals recommend
The Conch House Restaurant
57 Comares AveFun restaurant with tiki huts, alligator enclosure and rage Sundays. On the water near lighthouse, fishing charters and Alligator Farm. Good food, outdoor or indoor setting.
Caps is where you go to have an experience. Open for dinner or drinks. On the water in the back of a neighborhood. most people dress up for this one.
246 locals recommend
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StCaps is where you go to have an experience. Open for dinner or drinks. On the water in the back of a neighborhood. most people dress up for this one.
Fun place on a marina situated across from the St Augustine shrimp boats. live music and kitch galore.
16 locals recommend
Hurricane Patty's
69 Lewis BlvdFun place on a marina situated across from the St Augustine shrimp boats. live music and kitch galore.
Another local gem. Creekside has an awesome patio with live music and fire pit. located on the marsh, and serving local/southern fare.
18 locals recommend
Creekside Dinery
160 Nix Boat Yard RdAnother local gem. Creekside has an awesome patio with live music and fire pit. located on the marsh, and serving local/southern fare.
Harry's patio is hard to beat. Views of the water and right in town.
170 locals recommend
Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
46 Avenida MenendezHarry's patio is hard to beat. Views of the water and right in town.
This IS the original ice plant. Beautifully restored. Incredible bar(s) and menu. Beautiful venue and foodie delight. There is a ton of thought that goes into this farm to table menu.
261 locals recommend
Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StThis IS the original ice plant. Beautifully restored. Incredible bar(s) and menu. Beautiful venue and foodie delight. There is a ton of thought that goes into this farm to table menu.
Catch 27
40 Charlotte Stlocals swear by their seafood
local tip: sit at the bar for 1/2 priced apps. This is a romantic little spot with awesome food - perfect date night.
40 locals recommend
Cellar 6
6 Aviles Stlocal tip: sit at the bar for 1/2 priced apps. This is a romantic little spot with awesome food - perfect date night.
We love this little spot! I always order the blackened salmon and my brother gets the eggplant parmesan and then we split them - perfection!
17 locals recommend
Vilano Grill 180
180 Vilano RdWe love this little spot! I always order the blackened salmon and my brother gets the eggplant parmesan and then we split them - perfection!
On St Augustine Beach - sand area for kids to run around while you eat.
104 locals recommend
Beachcomber Restaurant
2 A StOn St Augustine Beach - sand area for kids to run around while you eat.
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch
Great neighborhood breakfast and lunch. Closed on Mondays, very busy on weekends. Get the pork and grits - huge and delicious!
145 locals recommend
The Blue Hen Café
223 M L King AveGreat neighborhood breakfast and lunch. Closed on Mondays, very busy on weekends. Get the pork and grits - huge and delicious!
Odd Birds Cafe
121 Yacht Club DrGreat little spot near Vilano for breakfast and lunch.
Awesome service and food. Breakfast lunch and dinner. located in a strip mall but the food and fast service make up for it.
42 locals recommend
Metro Diner
1000 S Ponce De Leon BlvdAwesome service and food. Breakfast lunch and dinner. located in a strip mall but the food and fast service make up for it.
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Old City
39 Cordova StGood breakfast spot next to Flagler
Wonderful South American fare. Great spot for breakfast on the balcony. Their habanero hot sauce is amazing
50 locals recommend
Casa Maya
22 Hypolita StWonderful South American fare. Great spot for breakfast on the balcony. Their habanero hot sauce is amazing
Sightseeing
All time BEST tour and its FREE. Favorite place to start a night on the town - you will hear the rich history of the land, building and locally sourced liquor, and then they give you free mixed drink samples!!!
159 locals recommend
St. Augustine Distillery
112 Riberia StAll time BEST tour and its FREE. Favorite place to start a night on the town - you will hear the rich history of the land, building and locally sourced liquor, and then they give you free mixed drink samples!!!
About 20 minutes south of St Augustine. FREE ferry ride to the fort, where costumed soldiers talk about the history. Awesome views and story + free Boat ride 🙌
173 locals recommend
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A SAbout 20 minutes south of St Augustine. FREE ferry ride to the fort, where costumed soldiers talk about the history. Awesome views and story + free Boat ride 🙌
The Old Jail tour is as creepy as interesting. Still in use for half of the last century, its history is surprising.
77 locals recommend
Old Jail
167 San Marco AveThe Old Jail tour is as creepy as interesting. Still in use for half of the last century, its history is surprising.
30 minutes south, Washington Oaks spans both sides of A1A. Stroll through beautiful gardens on the intracoastal waterway, and then explore the mars-like rock formations on the beach. Great spot for photo opps.
193 locals recommend
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
30 minutes south, Washington Oaks spans both sides of A1A. Stroll through beautiful gardens on the intracoastal waterway, and then explore the mars-like rock formations on the beach. Great spot for photo opps.
This is where the locals go. Beach comber's delight - conchshells, scallops, fossilized (black) sharkteeth, etc wash up daily! Go at low tide for first pick.
115 locals recommend
VILANO BEACH
This is where the locals go. Beach comber's delight - conchshells, scallops, fossilized (black) sharkteeth, etc wash up daily! Go at low tide for first pick.
Nice, little historic park on the north end of town. Free Africans settled this area and protected St Augustine from the north. Fort Mose has a rich, long history. Call for reenactment days.
16 locals recommend
Fort Mose Historic State Park
15 Fort Mose TrailNice, little historic park on the north end of town. Free Africans settled this area and protected St Augustine from the north. Fort Mose has a rich, long history. Call for reenactment days.
Great history and views. There's always something going on at this gem.
38 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park
Red Cox DriveGreat history and views. There's always something going on at this gem.
Alligators, crocodiles, exotic birds and other animals. Call ahead for feeding times (best time to go!)
409 locals recommend
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdAlligators, crocodiles, exotic birds and other animals. Call ahead for feeding times (best time to go!)
Walk into the lobby of Henry Flagler's former hotel and marvel at the mosaics, paintings and Tiffany glass. it is amazing
175 locals recommend
Flagler College
74 King StWalk into the lobby of Henry Flagler's former hotel and marvel at the mosaics, paintings and Tiffany glass. it is amazing
Private collection of riches, complete with Roman bath at the beautiful Lightner Museum. Stop at the Cafe Alcazar for lunch served in the former victorian healthclub's pool.
202 locals recommend
Lightner Museum
75 King StPrivate collection of riches, complete with Roman bath at the beautiful Lightner Museum. Stop at the Cafe Alcazar for lunch served in the former victorian healthclub's pool.
The Old City Farmers Market
1370-1380 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal BywayPerfect way to start your Saturday.
Daily reenactments. Pretty park with gardens, archeology dig, peacocks and more. side note: Magnolia Ave is GORGOUS! its a great side street going to/for Vilano Beach. Draped in Spanish moss, it is the entrance to the Fountain of Youth park and a great photo opportunity.
146 locals recommend
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia AveDaily reenactments. Pretty park with gardens, archeology dig, peacocks and more. side note: Magnolia Ave is GORGOUS! its a great side street going to/for Vilano Beach. Draped in Spanish moss, it is the entrance to the Fountain of Youth park and a great photo opportunity.
Weddings
The White Room
1 King StBeatiful wedding venue right downtown
Treasury on the Plaza
24 Cathedral Plwedding venue
Vintage outfits for bride and groom AND you can get married there too! Set up a private fitting today!
The Way We Were Vintage
74 San Marco AveVintage outfits for bride and groom AND you can get married there too! Set up a private fitting today!
Castle Otttis
103 3rd StGet married in a castle right in Vilano Beach
It's my team! We do on-site hair and airbrush makeup for weddings and events. 15% discount to guests at our partnered Airbnbs
Onsite Muse Premier Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
201 E Hennepin AveIt's my team! We do on-site hair and airbrush makeup for weddings and events. 15% discount to guests at our partnered Airbnbs
Awesome activities
Sunset sail with beer and wine. perfect way to start your trip. Launches from downtown marina
18 locals recommend
Schooner Freedom Charters
111 Avenida MenendezSunset sail with beer and wine. perfect way to start your trip. Launches from downtown marina
Beginner to pro - Paddle boarding the waterways around St Augustine will create amazing memories. Many trips include stopping for coffee or a snack at a waterfront restaurant along the route!
6 locals recommend
Latitude 29 Paddle Board Co.
85 Ava WayBeginner to pro - Paddle boarding the waterways around St Augustine will create amazing memories. Many trips include stopping for coffee or a snack at a waterfront restaurant along the route!
Fun for all ages (there's even a booze cruise for ya lushes) Good mix of pirate corny and history.
38 locals recommend
Black Raven Pirate Ship
111 Avenida MenendezFun for all ages (there's even a booze cruise for ya lushes) Good mix of pirate corny and history.