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 locals recommend
O'Steen's Restaurant
205 Anastasia BlvdIconic 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 locals recommend
The Conch House Motel
57 Comares AveEat in tiki huts! Marina! Friday Happy Hour a must!
Reggae Sundays ....
Sunset Grille
421 A1A Beach BlvdOn the Island.. Award-winning chowders, seafood..love it!
Beachcomber Restaurant
2 A StOn the ocean! Beachy casual. Happy Hour! Lunch/dinner
Salt Water Cowboys
299 Dondanville RdOld Florida ambience. Waterfront - Local favorite!
Sports bar and more! Great breakfast! Happy Hour, music
67 locals recommend
World Famous Oasis Restaurant
4000 A1A SSports bar and more! Great breakfast! Happy Hour, music
Little Margie's FA Café
303 A1A Beach BlvdLively, local! Great breakfast! Across from the Beach!
Locally sourced Southern fare. Delicious! Historic downtown
189 locals recommend
The Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StLocally sourced Southern fare. Delicious! Historic downtown
Salt Life Food Shack
321 A1A Beach Blvd Ambience! Seafood....on the Island... Popular...Music..
Walking distance! Food truck mecca ....outside dining
19 locals recommend
The Village Garden Food Truck Park
1480 S Old A1AWalking distance! Food truck mecca ....outside dining
New local Island favorite...next door to Old Coast Ales Brewery, also fun!
74 locals recommend
Osprey Tacos
300 Anastasia BlvdNew local Island favorite...next door to Old Coast Ales Brewery, also fun!
Balcony views of the Intracoastal...on the Plaza.
105 locals recommend
A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
1 King StBalcony views of the Intracoastal...on the Plaza.
Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StFun night spot! Music....on St. George Street
Catch 27
40 Charlotte StSeafood...Farm to table... Delicious...Historic downtown.
Café Alcazar
25 Granada StInside swimming pool of Lightner Museum! lunch only
For those special occasions! Victorian home.....ambience!
Popular Sunday brunch.
39 locals recommend
Raintree Restaurant
102 San Marco AveFor those special occasions! Victorian home.....ambience!
Popular Sunday brunch.
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StOld 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 locals recommend
Creekside Dinery
160 Nix Boat Yard Rd"Cracker" cuisine, located in an old Southern house, marsh-side creek, outdoor patio, fire pit, music....off US 1 North...A favorite!
The Reef
4100 Coastal HwyOcean 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 locals recommend
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdOn 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 locals recommend
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrOn the Island - A 219- step climb....beautiful views!
1876 Keeper's House Museum...Maritime Archaeology
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
12 S Castillo DrA real favorite for old and young!
Only existing 17th C military construction, oldest masonry fortress in the U.S. .....Must-see
391 locals recommend
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrOnly existing 17th C military construction, oldest masonry fortress in the U.S. .....Must-see
A tourist favorite! More than 800 bizarre exhibits/artifacts.
162 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
19 San Marco AveA 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 locals recommend
Lightner Museum
75 King StFormerly 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 locals recommend
Old Jail
167 San Marco AveFun 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 locals recommend
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia AveTry 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 locals recommend
Colonial Quarter
14 St George StTravel 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 locals recommend
St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetSwimming, 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 locals recommend
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park Rd4 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 locals recommend
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1340C A1A SOutdoor 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 locals recommend
Saint George Street
Saint George StreetOur 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 locals recommend
St. Augustine Wednesday Farmers Market
350 A1A Beach BlvdEvery 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 locals recommend
The Old City Farmers Market
1370-1380 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal BywaySaturday 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!
Ron Parker Park
607 Old Beach RdAn fun playground within walking distance! Tennis courts also.
Splash Park at the Pier
350 A1A Beach BlvdWater fun at the PIER, right next to the ocean!
Anastasia Miniature Golf
701 Anastasia Blvd18-hole mini golf course....on the Island
18-holes...8 waterfalls.....ocean views..on the Island
33 locals recommend
Fiesta Falls Miniature Golf
818 A1A Beach Blvd18-holes...8 waterfalls.....ocean views..on the Island
Kids will spend hours here...23,000 sq. ft. playground...
Downtown St. Augustine....Castillo Drive ...
10 locals recommend
Project Swing Park
25 Cordova StKids 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 locals recommend
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A SHistoric 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 locals recommend
Whetstone Chocolates Store and Tasting Tour
139 King StFind out how our local Chocolatier does it!
San Sebastian Winery
157 King StGreat winery tour and tastings! Restaurant on site.
Awesome tour and tastings! Award-winning craft beverages... Restaurant on-site
159 locals recommend
St. Augustine Distillery
112 Riberia StAwesome tour and tastings! Award-winning craft beverages... Restaurant on-site
Tour St. Augustine from the water! Narrated tour ... you may spot dolphins too!
11 locals recommend
St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida MenendezTour St. Augustine from the water! Narrated tour ... you may spot dolphins too!
Flagler College
74 King StThe former Ponce de Leon Hotel, circa 1800's. Book a tour!
Microbreweries
Dog Rose Brewing Company
77 Bridge StOn-site brewing, serving craft beers and good eats!
Local tap room, season and special release brews....
on the Plaza
22 locals recommend
Ancient City Brewing Taproom
18 Cathedral PlLocal tap room, season and special release brews....
on the Plaza
Old Coast Ales
300 Anastasia BlvdOn-site brewery, serving craft beers....on the Island