Things To Do
Historic District
Saint George Street is a pedestrian-only road that goes through the Historic District and it has it all - food, shopping, and entertainment. You can just wander this area and discover things as you go, but we also wanna provide some options and recommendations. Please see our "Travel" tab for more information about the parking.
Sunday
You can't beat this place for brunch. It has casual cafe food and it's so close to the Historic District where the wedding will be.
The Kookaburra Downtown
This is a great option for coffee-drinkers and it has some baked goods and breakfast pies. There's vegan and gluten-free options too! A St Augustine darling, there's 4 locations, but this one is closest to the venue and the Historic District if you need a pick-me-up.
Schmagel's Bagels
They have fresh-baked bagels everyday and a gorgeous courtyard where you can eat them. Just make sure to go early before they run out of the good flavors ;)
Beaches at Vilano
We drag anyone staying with us here. Do yourself a favor and, if weather permits, sit outside! Amazing place for seafood lovers and non-seafood eaters alike who want to grab a few drinks! Overlooks the Tolomato River and not far from the beach access for Vilano Beach.
One Twenty Three Burger House
Plenty of burgers options and a sundae bar. They also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options!
Raintree Restaurant
Beautiful dining space inside and out, especially at night! Their claim to fame is steak and seafood. We recommend a reservation!
Mango Mango's
We've been going here since high school and it's a must if you're doing a beach day in the area. They have amazing, casual Caribbean and American style food, so keep in mind there's pretty limited vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Boat Drinks
Yummy, tropical-themed drinks at a local bar! They also have an awesome raw bar and some other nibbles.
Crème de la Cocoa
We love their desserts so much that we're getting our wedding cake from here! Fun fact: the baker and owner, Nils, was on Cupcake Wars
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's doesn't need too much introduction, but great choice if you wanna look at some weird stuff while enjoying the AC.
Saint Augustine Distillery
Free tours and tastings everyday! They're gonna be providing the spirits for our reception, so you can come here for a sneak peek or to grab a favorite afterwards.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
AKA "The Fort". Everyone will tell you this is a quintessential stop for tourists to see the history of this city. Plus, they do cannon or musket demonstrations on weekends!
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Climbing to the top of the lighthouse is a great opportunity to see St Augustine from a gorgeous point-of view (and get some exercise)! Lots of options for kids! Also, as one of the most haunted locations in St Augustine, they offer ghost tours and spooky experiences. Please check out the included link if you plan to climb the lighthouse!
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
There's so much pirate history in St Augustine and this is a fun option for families to learn more about it! It's not very large and takes about 2 hours, so good option to get out of the heat for a bit.
Ghost City Tours of St. Augustine
Great way to kick off spooky season in one of the most haunted cities in America! Believers (JT) and non-believers (Laura) alike can enjoy strolling through St Augustine to some of the most haunted sites and hearing ghost stories. Very easy-going and lots of opportunities to sit while the tour guide regales you with some spooky stories. And for the 21+ crowd, they also offer haunted pub crawls where you can visit haunted bars and pubs!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
An accredited zoo where you can see alligators and more up close! And for the bold - there's a zip line that goes right over gators and goes past exotic birds
Lightner Museum
A gorgeous museum with a pretty diverse collection of art and antiques. If art isn't your thing, they at least have a beautiful exterior for pictures!