A cultural kaleidoscope illuminated by pure Florida sunshine sets this exceptional small town apart from the rest.
From picturesque brunch spots to windswept beaches, St. Augustines fan club never steered me wrong.
Augustine Experiencestours have consistently won both rave reviews and repeat customers.
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From the vintage seascapes to the teakwood details, its decidedly more Old Florida than Old World.
This aesthetic is echoed nearby atThe Floridian.
Day 2: Venture Uptown
While downtown is no time capsule, it is heavily touristed.
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I connected with dolphin researcher and local Flagler College alum Zach McKenna, who runsSt.
Drive or bike to the beach.
Walk out onto the sands.
Bridge of Lions' statue.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Keep going as far as you could.
Then turn around, and walk back.
Within 10 minutes, Id located mine and plopped down with the grassy dunes at my back.
Casa Reina’s dinner crowd.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Day 4: Historical St. Augustine
Its not just at dinnertime that St. Augustine takes you places.
Its rich in Victorian structures and, more notably, historic sites from theACCORD Freedom Trail.
Farther west, theSt.
Flagler College’s historic campus.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
It was a moment that could happen only here and in only this way.
I was just off the beaten path and felt like I was right at the heart of it all.
Dont miss the courtyard wine bar, Bin 39.
Anastasia State Park biking trail.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Either way, dont skip the Biscuit and Belly.
Collage: This date-night favorite has topnotch service; a new chef; and a warm, welcoming interior.
Reserve a table as far in advance as you might.
The Ice Plant is housed in a former ice factory dating back to the 1920s.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Catch 27: Insiders swear by this historic district destination for fresh, locally caught seafood.
Its name riffs on Floridas status as the 27th state.
Start with shareable snacks or sandwiches as a safetyand dont miss the oysters.
The Ice Plant’s bucatini with Cedar Key clams.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
Its also home to 139 camping sites for RVs and tents.
Closer to the beach, The Local is a mid-century motor lodge that’s refreshed with flamingo-pink details and Instagram-ready decor.Credit:Robbie Caponetto
The Floridianâs Biscuit and Belly.Credit:Robbie Caponetto
The Floridian’s fried green tomatoes.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
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