My Guidebook to Anastasia Island and Historic St. Augustine

Jane
My Guidebook to Anastasia Island and Historic St. Augustine

Food Scene

Our favorites on Anastasia Island and Historic St. Augustine
Iconic St. Augustine Seafood Restaurant.. On the Island Fried shrimp a specialty! Closed Sun-Mon Cash only
75 residents recomanen
O'Steen's Restaurant
205 Anastasia Blvd
75 residents recomanen
Iconic St. Augustine Seafood Restaurant.. On the Island Fried shrimp a specialty! Closed Sun-Mon Cash only
Eat in tiki huts! Marina! Friday Happy Hour a must! Reggae Sundays ....
17 residents recomanen
The Conch House Motel
57 Comares Ave
17 residents recomanen
Eat in tiki huts! Marina! Friday Happy Hour a must! Reggae Sundays ....
On the Island.. Award-winning chowders, seafood..love it!
102 residents recomanen
Sunset Grille
421 A1A Beach Blvd
102 residents recomanen
On the Island.. Award-winning chowders, seafood..love it!
On the ocean! Beachy casual. Happy Hour! Lunch/dinner
104 residents recomanen
Beachcomber Restaurant
2 A St
104 residents recomanen
On the ocean! Beachy casual. Happy Hour! Lunch/dinner
Old Florida ambience. Waterfront - Local favorite!
45 residents recomanen
Salt Water Cowboys
299 Dondanville Rd
45 residents recomanen
Old Florida ambience. Waterfront - Local favorite!
Sports bar and more! Great breakfast! Happy Hour, music
67 residents recomanen
World Famous Oasis Restaurant
4000 A1A S
67 residents recomanen
Sports bar and more! Great breakfast! Happy Hour, music
Lively, local! Great breakfast! Across from the Beach!
26 residents recomanen
Little Margie's FA Café
303 A1A Beach Blvd
26 residents recomanen
Lively, local! Great breakfast! Across from the Beach!
Locally sourced Southern fare. Delicious! Historic downtown
189 residents recomanen
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish St
189 residents recomanen
Locally sourced Southern fare. Delicious! Historic downtown
Ambience! Seafood....on the Island... Popular...Music..
172 residents recomanen
Salt Life Food Shack
321 A1A Beach Blvd
172 residents recomanen
Ambience! Seafood....on the Island... Popular...Music..
Walking distance! Food truck mecca ....outside dining
19 residents recomanen
The Village Garden Food Truck Park
1480 S Old A1A
19 residents recomanen
Walking distance! Food truck mecca ....outside dining
New local Island favorite...next door to Old Coast Ales Brewery, also fun!
74 residents recomanen
Osprey Tacos
300 Anastasia Blvd
74 residents recomanen
New local Island favorite...next door to Old Coast Ales Brewery, also fun!
Balcony views of the Intracoastal...on the Plaza.
105 residents recomanen
A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
1 King St
105 residents recomanen
Balcony views of the Intracoastal...on the Plaza.
Fun night spot! Music....on St. George Street
186 residents recomanen
Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George St
186 residents recomanen
Fun night spot! Music....on St. George Street
Seafood...Farm to table... Delicious...Historic downtown.
90 residents recomanen
Catch 27
40 Charlotte St
90 residents recomanen
Seafood...Farm to table... Delicious...Historic downtown.
Inside swimming pool of Lightner Museum! lunch only
27 residents recomanen
Café Alcazar
25 Granada St
27 residents recomanen
Inside swimming pool of Lightner Museum! lunch only
For those special occasions! Victorian home.....ambience! Popular Sunday brunch.
39 residents recomanen
Raintree Restaurant
102 San Marco Ave
39 residents recomanen
For those special occasions! Victorian home.....ambience! Popular Sunday brunch.
Old Florida-style dining, on the Intracoastal Waterway
246 residents recomanen
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle St
246 residents recomanen
Old Florida-style dining, on the Intracoastal Waterway
"Cracker" cuisine, located in an old Southern house, marsh-side creek, outdoor patio, fire pit, music....off US 1 North...A favorite!
18 residents recomanen
Creekside Dinery
160 Nix Boat Yard Rd
18 residents recomanen
"Cracker" cuisine, located in an old Southern house, marsh-side creek, outdoor patio, fire pit, music....off US 1 North...A favorite!
Ocean front dining; Sunday Brunch a must!
91 residents recomanen
The Reef
4100 Coastal Hwy
91 residents recomanen
Ocean front dining; Sunday Brunch a must!

Sightseeing

Lots to see and do on Anastasia Island and in Historic St. Augustine!
On the Island --- Alligators and other wildlife...ziplines! Very popular! One-of-a-kind !
409 residents recomanen
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Blvd
409 residents recomanen
On the Island --- Alligators and other wildlife...ziplines! Very popular! One-of-a-kind !
On the Island - A 219- step climb....beautiful views! 1876 Keeper's House Museum...Maritime Archaeology
313 residents recomanen
Museu Marítim i del Fanal de St. Augustine, Inc.
100 Red Cox Dr
313 residents recomanen
On the Island - A 219- step climb....beautiful views! 1876 Keeper's House Museum...Maritime Archaeology
A real favorite for old and young!
70 residents recomanen
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
12 S Castillo Dr
70 residents recomanen
A real favorite for old and young!
Only existing 17th C military construction, oldest masonry fortress in the U.S. .....Must-see
391 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional del Castell de San Marcos
11 S Castillo Dr
391 residents recomanen
Only existing 17th C military construction, oldest masonry fortress in the U.S. .....Must-see
A tourist favorite! More than 800 bizarre exhibits/artifacts.
162 residents recomanen
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
19 San Marco Ave
162 residents recomanen
A tourist favorite! More than 800 bizarre exhibits/artifacts.
Formerly the Alcazar Hotel (c. 1888)...See 19th C art and eclectic collections...Try lunch at the Cafe Alcazar, located in the Hotel's pool!!
202 residents recomanen
Museu Lightner
75 King St
202 residents recomanen
Formerly the Alcazar Hotel (c. 1888)...See 19th C art and eclectic collections...Try lunch at the Cafe Alcazar, located in the Hotel's pool!!
Fun for all ages! Purchase Old Town Trolley tickets here and park for free.
77 residents recomanen
Antic Presó
167 San Marco Ave
77 residents recomanen
Fun for all ages! Purchase Old Town Trolley tickets here and park for free.
Try some water from the famed "Fountain of Youth" Lovely grounds...peacocks....a special place!
146 residents recomanen
Parc Arqueològic de la Font de la Joventut
11 Magnolia Ave
146 residents recomanen
Try some water from the famed "Fountain of Youth" Lovely grounds...peacocks....a special place!
Travel back to the 16-18th centuries on a living history tour. Lots to see, do and learn !
38 residents recomanen
Colonial Quarter
14 St George St
38 residents recomanen
Travel back to the 16-18th centuries on a living history tour. Lots to see, do and learn !

Beach Fun and Outdoor Concerts

We are within walking distance!
Swimming, fishing, beachcoming, sunbathing, surfing....beach access off AIA Beach Blvd. ....15-20 minute walk. Parking areas available..
203 residents recomanen
St. Augustine Beach
1 15th Street
203 residents recomanen
Swimming, fishing, beachcoming, sunbathing, surfing....beach access off AIA Beach Blvd. ....15-20 minute walk. Parking areas available..
4 miles of pristine beach.....beach time rentals.. kayaking....food ..gift shop...playground ... hiking ....$8/car 15-20 min. walk
224 residents recomanen
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park Rd
224 residents recomanen
4 miles of pristine beach.....beach time rentals.. kayaking....food ..gift shop...playground ... hiking ....$8/car 15-20 min. walk
Outdoor concert venue on the Island; only the best perform here! Plenty of music, food and fun to go around! 15-20 min. walk. Check schedule @ theamp.com
166 residents recomanen
Amfiteatre de St. Augustine
1340C A1A S
166 residents recomanen
Outdoor concert venue on the Island; only the best perform here! Plenty of music, food and fun to go around! 15-20 min. walk. Check schedule @ theamp.com

Shopping

Historic Saint Augustine is just 2 miles away!
Our popular pedestrian-only shopping street, situated in the middle of St. Augustine's historic section. UNIQUE shops, restaurants, and more...
101 residents recomanen
Saint George Street
Saint George Street
101 residents recomanen
Our popular pedestrian-only shopping street, situated in the middle of St. Augustine's historic section. UNIQUE shops, restaurants, and more...
Every Weds. 8-Noon....at the Pier.... Popular!
29 residents recomanen
St. Augustine Wednesday Farmers Market
350 A1A Beach Blvd
29 residents recomanen
Every Weds. 8-Noon....at the Pier.... Popular!
Saturday Mornings at the AMP...8-Noon Check out the NIGHT MARKET...Music, Food, Shopping on 1st and 4th Tuesdays..6 pm
46 residents recomanen
The Old City Farmers Market
1370-1380 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway
46 residents recomanen
Saturday Mornings at the AMP...8-Noon Check out the NIGHT MARKET...Music, Food, Shopping on 1st and 4th Tuesdays..6 pm

Down time

Just plain fun!
An fun playground within walking distance! Tennis courts also.
Ron Parker Park
607 Old Beach Rd
An fun playground within walking distance! Tennis courts also.
Water fun at the PIER, right next to the ocean!
15 residents recomanen
Splash Park at the Pier
350 A1A Beach Blvd
15 residents recomanen
Water fun at the PIER, right next to the ocean!
18-hole mini golf course....on the Island
14 residents recomanen
Anastasia Miniature Golf
701 Anastasia Blvd
14 residents recomanen
18-hole mini golf course....on the Island
18-holes...8 waterfalls.....ocean views..on the Island
33 residents recomanen
Fiesta Falls Miniature Golf
818 A1A Beach Blvd
33 residents recomanen
18-holes...8 waterfalls.....ocean views..on the Island
Kids will spend hours here...23,000 sq. ft. playground... Downtown St. Augustine....Castillo Drive ...
10 residents recomanen
Project Swing Park
25 Cordova St
10 residents recomanen
Kids will spend hours here...23,000 sq. ft. playground... Downtown St. Augustine....Castillo Drive ...
Historic site on the Intracoastal.... scenic hiking trails and shoreside access for fishing and collecting shells. Take the ferry boat to the Fort on the Intracoastal waterway!
173 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional Fort Matanzas
8635 A1A S
173 residents recomanen
Historic site on the Intracoastal.... scenic hiking trails and shoreside access for fishing and collecting shells. Take the ferry boat to the Fort on the Intracoastal waterway!

Tours

Find out how our local Chocolatier does it!
36 residents recomanen
Botiga de xocolata i visita guiada a Whetstone
139 King St
36 residents recomanen
Find out how our local Chocolatier does it!
Great winery tour and tastings! Restaurant on site.
183 residents recomanen
Celler San Sebastian
157 King St
183 residents recomanen
Great winery tour and tastings! Restaurant on site.
Awesome tour and tastings! Award-winning craft beverages... Restaurant on-site
159 residents recomanen
Destil·leria de St. Augustine
112 Riberia St
159 residents recomanen
Awesome tour and tastings! Award-winning craft beverages... Restaurant on-site
Tour St. Augustine from the water! Narrated tour ... you may spot dolphins too!
11 residents recomanen
St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida Menendez
11 residents recomanen
Tour St. Augustine from the water! Narrated tour ... you may spot dolphins too!
The former Ponce de Leon Hotel, circa 1800's. Book a tour!
175 residents recomanen
Flagler College
74 King St
175 residents recomanen
The former Ponce de Leon Hotel, circa 1800's. Book a tour!

Microbreweries

On-site brewing, serving craft beers and good eats!
59 residents recomanen
Dog Rose Brewing Company
77 Bridge St
59 residents recomanen
On-site brewing, serving craft beers and good eats!
Local tap room, season and special release brews.... on the Plaza
22 residents recomanen
Ancient City Brewing Taproom
18 Cathedral Pl
22 residents recomanen
Local tap room, season and special release brews.... on the Plaza
On-site brewery, serving craft beers....on the Island
53 residents recomanen
Old Coast Ales
300 Anastasia Blvd
53 residents recomanen
On-site brewery, serving craft beers....on the Island