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Restaurants and Bars


Santa Maria Restaurant
135 Avenida Menendez
Phone: (904) 829-6578
Start with an ideal location overlooking scenic Matanzas Bay and the Bridge of Lions, add a menu specializing in a variety of seafood and steaks, a full service bar & lounge, and the novelty of feeding the fish or birds from your table...all this and our friendly staff make for a unique dining experience that should not be missed.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
46 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-7765
Enjoy New Orleans Style Seafood on the Bay front at St. Augustine's Finest Courtyard Dining. Daily Happy Hour, Full Kid's Menu, Live Entertainment Thursday to Sunday.

World Famous Oasis Restaurant
4000 AIA & Ocean Trace Road
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 471-3424
Email: info@worldfamousoasis.com
Casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Upper deck bar serving seafood, steaks, burgers, children's menu, and more. Nightly entertainment, TV's, full service bar with 24 ice cold draft beers.

Tavern on the Bay
20 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 810-1919
Fresh Seafood, Great Steaks, Appetizers, Large Selection of Salads, Chicken Sandwiches, Homemade Soups, Kids Menu, World's Largest Burgers, Vegetarian Menu, Private Rooms Available, We Cater Private Parties.
Marty's Seafood & Steak House
2703 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
St Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-8679
Serving Quality Food in a Family Atmosphere Since 1957. Casual Dress, Children's Menu, Beer, Wine, Cocktails.


 
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Attractions

Old Town Trolley St. Augustine
Old Town Trolley Tours © St. Augustine
Sit back and relax as our talented conductors share the history, attractions and sights of St Augustine Florida, America’s oldest city. Featuring 20 stops, including the Fountain of Youth, Fort Castillo de San Marcos, the Lightner Museum and much, much more. Free tickets to the Florida Heritage Museum and the St. Augustine Beach Bus is included with this Trolley Pass!
Ghost and Gravestones St. Augustine
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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Come join us for a most haunting experience on this city's premier Frightseeing Tours as we explore the darker side of St. Augustine's past. The only tour that takes you inside the three most haunted places in the entire city.
St. Augustine Old Jail
St. Augustine Old Jail
Completed in 1891, the jail housed prisoners for over 60 years. It is one of the few surviving 19th century jails. Explore the sheriff’s quarters where he and his wife lived adjacent to 72 prisoners. Guests can visit the male and female cells, maximum security area and see a large collection of used weapons.
Florida Heritage Museum
Florida Heritage Museum
A combination of historical displays and private collections bring over 400 years of Florida history to life. The museum features displays of the various countries that ruled over St. Augustine: England, Spain, and France. Guests can visit our Spanish sunken treasure room, a Timucan Indian Village and our Florida Cracker trading post.

Ancient City Tours
The Spanish Military Hospital
3 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 827-0807
Fax: (904) 827-0590
Email: actours@aug.com
Ancient City Tours is a full service tour operator that provides a professional guide service and custom built itineraries. The Spanish Military Hospital Museum displays the advance medical practices in 1791. A Ghostly Encounter is the ONLY walking tour to enter a certified haunted building.

Helicopter Tours of St. Augustine
US 1 North (just north of town)
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Phone: (904) 824-5506
Email: fly@OldCityHelicopters.com
Helicopter tours of St. Augustine and the beaches starting at $25.00. Open daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. No reservation required. Walks ins welcome.

St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
111 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 542-8316
Email: scenic@aug.com
Take a boat ride aboard the Victory III. Relax and enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute narrated cruise. A unique view of St. Augustine and beautiful Matazas Bay available only from the water. Hosted by The Usina Family for four generations.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 824-3337
Fax: (904) 829-6677
Email: zoosales@bellsouth.net
Discover St. Augustine's Zoological Park. See rare and exotic birds, mammals, and reptiles including all 23 species of crocodilians, the world's only complete collection. Wildlife Shows presented every hour 10AM to 5PM. Enjoy the natural wading bird rookery. Don't miss the rare white alligators.


Authentic Old Drugstore
31 Orange Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-824-2269
Fax: 904-824-8319
Email: cyber@aug.com
The Oldest Authentic Drugstore in the country. Conveniently located on the Historic Tour route in downtown St. Augustine. FREE ADMISSION to the Authentic Old Drugstore.

 

Oldest Wooden School House
14 George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-0192
Email: teacher@oldestschoolhouse.com
An authentic building in its original state. Inside you'll see the old classroom with life sized figures of the professor and pupils, rare school books, slates, slate pencils and old maps. Compare your school days with those of the old days!

  Nombre de Dios
27 Ocean Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-2809
Email: shrineshop@aol.com
America's first mission and its most sacred and historic site. here, in 1565, over 400 years ago, Father Lopez offered the first Mass in America's First City. The Great Cross, America's first Marian Shrine, Shrine Gift Shop, Tours Welcomed, Site of the Founding of St. Augustine.
  Potter's Wax Museum
17 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-9056
Email: potters@aug.com
See over 160 Famous Figures!
  Schooner Freedom
111 Avenida Menedez (Slip 86 @ City Marina)
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 810-1010
Sails three times daily; Relaxing Day Sail, Romantic Evening Sail, Haunting Ghost Cruise. Available for Charters.
  Museum of Weapons & Early American History
81C King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-3727
Email: dlwalton@dstream.net
Period Documents and Papers, Rifles, Pistols, Muskets, Ship Wreck Artifacts from the 16th to the 19th century, Swords, Civil War Exhibit, Historic Book Store & Gift Shop.
 

Flagler College
74 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 823-3378
Email: legacy@flagler.edu
Tour the Hotel Ponce de Leon, a National Historic Landmark built by Henry Flagler in 1888. Famous for its Tiffany windows, ornate murals and Spanish Renaissance architecture.

  Spanish Military Hospital Museum
3 Ailes Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 597-7177
Fax: (904) 824-0590
Email: Actours@aug.com
We look forward to seeing you...in 1791.
  Fountain of Youth
11 Agnolia Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 356-8222
Email: salesoffice@fountainofyouthflorida.com
The Fountain of Youth Park exhibits exciting evidence of the early Timucuan Indian inhabitants and artifacts of the first Spanish colony. The site also has a navigator's celestial planetarium depicting astrological sailing techniques employed by Ponce de Leon.
  Ripley's Believe it or Not!
19 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-1606
Email: ripleys@aug.com
Visit the original Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum. Witness mystical treasures, amazing oddities and exotic art forms. Experience the museum that inspired the hit TV Show!

Castillo de San Marcos
One South Castillo Drive
Phone: (904) 829-6506
The Castillo de San Marcos is the most impressive and imposing historical landmark in St. Augustine.  Once the northernmost outpost of Spain's empire in the New World, construction on the Castillo was begun in 1672 and completed 23 years later.
  St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 829-0745
Email: stauglh@aug.com
Discover St. Augustine's Maritime Past, Climb 219 steps to the top for a breathtaking view! Visit our museum store for unique gifts!


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Lodging & Transportation

The Painted Lady Bed and Breakfast
47 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (888) 753-3290
Email: animasou@bellsouth.net
In 1910 Charles Sequi built this grand Victorian home. Recently renovated it still retains its original warmth and charm. A peaceful oasis in the heart of "Antique Alley" just a short stroll from the city gates and all the excitement of the downtown historic district.

La Fiesta Ocean Inn & Suites
810 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 471-2220 Fax: (904) 471-0186
Email: info@lafiestainn.com
Reservations: 800-852-6390 or online:www.lafiestainn.com
Oceanfront La Fiesta Ocean Inn & Suites-10 minutes to historic area with daily bus service available. Beautiful: suites, oceanview rooms and pool view rooms & large pool and award winning landscaping. Free continental breakfast.

Casa de Solana Bed and Breakfast Inn
21 Aviles Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-3555 Fax: (904) 824-3316
Email: info@casadesolana.com
Newly renovated antique-filled rooms and suites, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, private courtyard, balconies, walk to everything. Historic bed and breakfast inn accommodations located in the oldest part of St. Augustine Florida, featuring newly renovated antique-filled rooms and suites.
St Francis Inn Bed & Breakfast
279 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-6068 Fax: (904) 810-5525
Email: info@stfrancisinn.com
Antique filled rooms and suites, fireplaces, kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs, swimming pool, walk to everything, parking. Unique rooms or suites, private baths, antiques, queen- or king-sized beds, several have fireplaces, kitchenettes, and spacious whirlpool tubs.
Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed & Breakfast
79 Cedar Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 233-2746
Email : info@cedarhouseinn.com
Beautiful 3 diamond rated B & B offering 1893 Victorian charm with modern amenities. Just a short walk to historic sites, shops & restaurants and only 1/2 block from a Trolley stop. Owners Russ & Nina Thomas are noted for their hospitality and look forward to welcoming you to their home.

Sawgrass Marriott
1000 PGA Tour Blvd.
Ponte Verde Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 285-7777
Email: atchabovsky@tigglobal.com
Sawgrass Marriott is just minutes from St. Augustine in Ponte Vedra Beach. Great rooms and amenities featuring world-class spa and golf facilities. Book online for Marriott's Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee.

St. George Inn
4 St. George Street #101
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 827-5740 Fax: (904) 827-5741
Email: stay@stgeorge-inn.com
Stay on Historic St. George Street. Choose from our twenty-two exceptional rooms, many with balconies with water views. Our unique accommodations combine the personal service and friendly ambiance of a bed-and-breakfast with the privacy and elegance of a small hotel.
Howard Johnson Express Inn
137 Marco Avenue
Phone: (800) 575-5290
Located in the heart of downtown Historic St. Augustine, Florida. The hotel is nestled in a lush, tropical setting, accented by rich, Spanish architecture, generously spaced grounds and surrounding a majestic, 600 year-old Live Oak tree, the "Old Senator," which stands as a silent tribute to Juan Ponce de Leon and his famous discovery of the "Fountain Of Youth." Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast each morning in our breakfast area.

Days Inn, St. Augustine Beach
541 AIA South
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Phone: (800) 325-2525 Fax: (904) 471-4774
Email: hotelsls@aug.com
Beautiful Hotel in tropic setting just across the street form the beach. Complimentary continental breakfast, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers and much more! Suites available.

Best Western Historical Inn
2010 North Ponce de Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-9088 or (800) 528-1234 Fax: (904) 829-6629
Email: hotelsls@aug.com
The Best Western Historical offers all the conveniences for a pleasant stay. Relax in the outdoor pool and whirlpool, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and free cable television. The Inn is located just 6 blocks from the Historic District.

Best Western Spanish Quarter
6 Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-4457 or (800) 528-1234 Fax: (904) 829-8330
Email: hotelsls@aug.com
History surrounds you at the Best Western Spanish Quarter, located in the heart of the Nation's Oldest City, The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers and hairdryers in room. The hotel also has an outdoor pools and whirlpool.

Hampton Inn
2050 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-1996 or (800) HAMPTON Fax: (904) 829-1992
Email: hotelsls@aug.com
Historic Hampton Inn is located right on US 1 about one mile from the center of downtown St. Augustine. Complementary continental breakfast, irons/ironing boards, hairdryers, coffee makers and newspaper in each room. Outdoor pool and Whirlpool. Suites are available.
 

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast
70 Cuna Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 908-9832
Email: bjohnson@carriageway.com
Located in the heart of the historic district amid unique and charming shops, museums and historic sites. In 2001, Carriage Way was voted "One of the Three Best Bed and Breakfasts in Florida". Amenities include a full breakfast, beverages, free parking, and wireless high speed internet.

  Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
500 S. Legacy Tr.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Phone: (904) 940-8000
Email: tom.carveth@firstmarketinggroup.com
The Renaissance Resort is the flagship hotel of the World Golf Village home of the World Golf Hall of Fame, two championship courses, shops and great dining.
  Best Western Florida Hotels and Motels
Best Western Florida Hotels and Motels. The official hotel lodging reservations and information site for the Best Western hotels in Florida - the Sunshine State.
  St. Augustine Historic Inns
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St. Augustine Holiday Inn & Suites
1302 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Phone:  (904) 494-2100
Serving travelers in the nations oldest city, St. Augustine! Whether it is for a family vacation, business trip, wedding or a romantic getaway, the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites in St. Augustine has it all!

 

 

Pepper Tree Luxury RV Resort
4825 A1A South #200
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 471-5263 Fax: (904) 471-6102
Email: beachRV@aug.com
Camping on the beach, we are a 10 minute walk from the beach, 8 miles from Historic St. Augustine and the wonderful Old Town Trolley Tours. We also have park models available for rental. Come visit us for a terrific vacation, and a dip in our pool.

Monterey Inn
16 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-4482
Email: themontereyinn@hotmail.com
In the Historic District on Beautiful Mantanzas Bay in downtown St. Augustine. Walk down narrow brick streets to quaint taverns, restaurants, shops and balconied Spanish homes. The old fortress is virtually next door. Horse drawn carriages and the Old Town Trolley stop in front of our inn each day.
  Casa de la Paz Bed & Breakfast Inn
22 Avenida Menendez
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (800) 929-2915 Fax: (904) 824-6269
Email: info@casadelapaz.com
Casa De La Paz Bed & Breakfast Inn graces St Augustine's bay front within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and attractions. Relax in the Spanish courtyard amidst a waterfall and tropical flowers. Our 7 rooms have furnishings reminiscent of the 1900's, some with Jacuzzi tubs & fireplaces.

Days Inn Historic
2800 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-6581 Fax: (904) 824-0135
Email: daysinn@aug.com
Minutes from historic attractions, museums, shopping, recreation and the beaches. Old Town Trolley Tours are available directly from the Days Inn.

Anastasia Inn
218 Anastasia Blvd.
St. Augustine, Florida
Phone: (904) 825-2879
The Anastasia Inn as a prominent 3 Diamond AAA establishment. We offer both Queen rooms and King Jacuzzi rooms. All rooms include; In room coffee service, Microwave and refrigerator, and our Free continental Breakfast.


Travelodge & Suites Motel
290 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-829-3850 Fax: 904-829-0313
Email: 10873@hotelcendant.com
Located on the quiet street. New, large and very clean rooms. Suites, kitchenettes and cottages available. Honeymoon suite with jacuzzi available. Large swimming pool. Continental breakfast. Close to all attractions.
 

Our House of St. Augustine
7 Cincinnati Avenue
St. Augustin, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-3204 Fax: (904) 824-9204
Email: ourhouseinn@ourhousestaugustine.com
A sophisticated yet relaxed inn with three guestrooms, private baths, morning coffee service delivered to your door, full breakfast. Park here in the Uptown San Marco Antiques District, stroll to nearby sights, shops and restaurants, then retreat to the warm serenity of Our House.



Penny Farthing Inn
83 Cedar Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-2100 Fax: (904) 824-9074
Email: penny@aug.com
Our 1890 Victorian Bed & Breakfast
is just steps away from St. Augustine's history and attractions. We have seven comfortable bedchambers, each with a private bath. Enjoy your private deck or verandah. On-site parking, a gourmet breakfast, bikes, Weddings of Olde, & Romance Packages.





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Shopping

Teepee Town & Christmas Shop
12 S. Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-9898
Fax: (904) 829-8555
Email: info@tepee.com
The largest Gift & Collectible site in the world is right here in St. Augustine. On the tour route for convenient shopping and we'll ship your purchases anywhere. Enjoy St. Augustine!

Ponce de Leon Mall
2121 US 1 South · St. Augustine, FL 32086
Phone: (904) 797-5324
We have a great variety of stores to serve you including Belk, JC Penneys, Blockbuster plus 23 additional stores to choose from.
  The Shell Shop
148 St. George Street & 491 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-8778
Largest Selection of Seashell Products, Jewelry, Coral Specimen Shells, Latin American Arts & Crafts, Direct Importers, We Ship!
  Around the World Marketplace
21 Orange Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-6223
Latin American Arts & Crafts, Rustic Furniture, Silver Jewelry, Folk Art from Around the World
  Candles, Soaps & Gifts
4 St. George Street #105
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 825-1972
Aromazone, Burt's Bees Primal Elements Soaps, Angel & Fairy Figurines, Carmen's Chandelry, Waxberry Oil Candles, ATM
  Grist Mill
19 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-3022
Hats & Souvenirs
  Historic Walk Shopping Village
162 Historic St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-8268
Like to Shop? Want to Eat? Need CASH? 21 Unique Shops, Restaurant & Coffee Shop, ATM, Public Restrooms.
 

James Coleman Art
65 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 829-1925
Email: jcoleart@bellsouth.net
Located in the Casa Monica.

   

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FYI

Prime Focus Weddings
4255 U.S. Hwy. 1 South (Suite 18)
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Phone: (904) 797-2580 Fax: (904) 797-2579
Email: info@primefocusweddings.com
We are the answer for those who seek sophisticated wedding
videography. We believe in a discreet, unobtrusive approach called "videojournalism" capturing candid, unscripted moments, sights & sounds, resulting in a rich, professional composition.
 

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  Ocean Village Realty
1009 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: (904) 471-9329 Fax: (904) 461-1720
Email: info@oceanvillagerealty.com
Vacation Rentals on St. Augustine Beach
   

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