Sherri’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to spend the afternoon with the family. Very peaceful spot away from the big crowds. The view at the top of the light house is fantastic. Make sure if you are going as a family get the family membership it will save you money. Also, there is a height limit.
313 locals recommend
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrGreat place to spend the afternoon with the family. Very peaceful spot away from the big crowds. The view at the top of the light house is fantastic. Make sure if you are going as a family get the family membership it will save you money. Also, there is a height limit.
You can get really up close with the alligators! There's even feeding machines throughout so that you can feed them, but you'll need quarters. The park also has several other animals as well like lemurs, parrots, vultures, and other reptiles. The shows that they have on the hour are entertaining and informative.
409 locals recommend
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia BlvdYou can get really up close with the alligators! There's even feeding machines throughout so that you can feed them, but you'll need quarters. The park also has several other animals as well like lemurs, parrots, vultures, and other reptiles. The shows that they have on the hour are entertaining and informative.
What a treasure! The National Park Service has done a fantastic job to maintain and develop this 300+ year old monument to colonization history.
391 locals recommend
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrWhat a treasure! The National Park Service has done a fantastic job to maintain and develop this 300+ year old monument to colonization history.
The Fountain of Youth is fun to visit! It is a museum, archeological site and it also has a coastal view with its own natural charm. Walking around the complex is filled with history and culture.
146 locals recommend
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia AveThe Fountain of Youth is fun to visit! It is a museum, archeological site and it also has a coastal view with its own natural charm. Walking around the complex is filled with history and culture.
Area Beaches
There is a vehicle ramp where you can drive onto the beach. Caution though: you'll need all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The beach isn't too crowded, and even less crowded on weekdays. There is a pavilion, restrooms and a parking lot.
Enter on Minnie Street from the A1A.
16 locals recommend
Butler Beach
There is a vehicle ramp where you can drive onto the beach. Caution though: you'll need all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The beach isn't too crowded, and even less crowded on weekdays. There is a pavilion, restrooms and a parking lot.
Enter on Minnie Street from the A1A.
The beach is clean. The water was shallow for quite a distance, which makes it much safe for little ones to play.
Enter on Cubbedge Rd off of the A1A.
52 locals recommend
Crescent Beach
The beach is clean. The water was shallow for quite a distance, which makes it much safe for little ones to play.
Enter on Cubbedge Rd off of the A1A.
St. Augustine Beach is a small city on Anastasia Island known for its wide, Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches. St. Johns County Ocean Pier offers fishing, plus a beachfront park with volleyball courts, a playground, and a children’s splash zone. A sea turtle nesting site, Ocean Hammock Park has a nature trail and picnic areas.
203 locals recommend
St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetSt. Augustine Beach is a small city on Anastasia Island known for its wide, Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches. St. Johns County Ocean Pier offers fishing, plus a beachfront park with volleyball courts, a playground, and a children’s splash zone. A sea turtle nesting site, Ocean Hammock Park has a nature trail and picnic areas.
Drinks
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop.
183 locals recommend
San Sebastian Winery
157 King StConvivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop.
Working distillery in a restored circa-1907 ice plant offering tours & tastings.
159 locals recommend
St. Augustine Distillery
112 Riberia StWorking distillery in a restored circa-1907 ice plant offering tours & tastings.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
An opportunity for Surfing lessons while in St Augustine
www.saltysistahs.org
Beth Masters, owner operator
CPR and NSSIA Certified Surf Instructor
904.501.6604