Things To Do
Downtown St. Augustine
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States! But age is just a number because there are plenty of things to do and see in St. Augustine. Downtown St. Augustine is about five minutes away from our wedding venue. Restaurants: Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila; Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille; River & Fort; Prohibition Kitchen Things to See: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (oldest masonry fort in continental U.S.); Flagler College (small college with beautiful grounds to walk around) Other: St. George Street (a pedestrian-only street that is a great place to walk down for shops, restaurants, and attractions); St. Augustine Distillery (local distillery that offers tours and tastings)
St Johns Town Center
An open-air shopping mall that is a great place to walk around.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra is a beautiful beach town about 40 minutes up A1A from our reception venue and a great place to drive through. Ponte Vedra is home to Sawgrass Village, a cute walkable area with food and shopping. Also, if you are a golf fan, this is where the Player's Tournament takes place.
Brass Tacks Coffee Co.
Before I (Johnny) hit the road and drive back to Tallahassee for school, Mary and I like to get coffee at Brass Tacks. So we are usually slightly bummed here, but the coffee is good!
Walter Jones Historic Park
Beautiful sunsets, peaceful place to walk around, and this is where we got engaged!
St. Augustine Beach
This is the beach that is connected to our venue.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Our venue, Embassy Suites, is connected to a beach. But if you are looking for a different place, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is our favorite one to go to. A bit of a drive, but always a good experience.
Mickler's Landing
Another beach recommendation. Usually busier than Hanna Park, especially during the day, but a nice spot in Ponte Vedra.
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Yup, this is the Fountain of Youth. Disclaimer: we have never visited this so we cannot vouch for the results.
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre De Dios
The first shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the U.S.