Things to do in St. Augustine, Florida and St. Johns County:

Florida's "First Coast" is a popular vacation destination with much to offer residents and visitors alike. 
Nature lovers will love the ecological habitats found in the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, a large nature preserve consisting of 60,000 acres of protected wetlands (salt marshes and mangrove areas), beaches (dunes) and wooded areas (hammocks and pine flatwoods).  If you enjoy a boating lifestyle, then you'll want to cruise the St. John's River. 

St. Johns County and Saint Augustine Attractions & More:

• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - Watch a re-enactment or demonstration.

• Fort Matanzas National Monument - Explore the fort or walk the maritime forest trail.

• Fountain of Youth - Ponce de Leon's landmark; explore 15 acres and 500 years of history!

• Lightner Museum - See collections from America's Gilded Age (75 King St., Saint Augustine)

• Old Florida Museum - a "hands-on" adventure; Timucua Indians; Florida Cracker Pioneers

• Old St. Augustine Village - 9 historic houses on one city block (246 St. George Street)

• Old Town Trolley Sightseeing Tours - see over 100 points of interest!  (St. Augustine)

• St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum - see their collections and climb to the top!

• Schooner Freedom - enjoy a sailing tour on a tall ship!

• Sawgrass Golf & Country Club - where "The Players Championship" is played every year.

• World Golf Village - four championship courses for the golfing enthusiast!

St. Augustine, Florida Restaurants, Cafes and Eateries:

• A1A Aleworks - Fresh-brewed beer; seafood, chicken & pasta (1 King St., Saint Augustine)

• Casa Monica - New World: American/Middle Eastern/Asian (95 Cordova St., St. Augustine)

• Columbia Restaurant - Spanish food, including tapas (98 St. George Street, Saint Augustine)

• Florida Cracker Cafe - "Florida coastal cuisine"; pet friendly (81 St. George St., St. Augustine)

• Gypsy Cab Co. - "urban cuisine" (828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine)

• Harry's Seafood, Bar and Grille (46 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine)

• Kingfish Grill - Seafood in a casual waterfront setting (252 Yacht Club Dr., Saint Augustine)

• Le Pavillon - Seafood, crepes, steak, chicken & veal (45 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine)

• O.C. White's - Seafood & Spirits (118 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine)

• Opus 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery - new cuisine (39 Cordova Street, St. Augustine)

• Salt Water Cowboy's - Seafood, BBQ ribs, chicken, steaks & gator tail (299 Dondanville Rd., S.A.)

• Santa Maria Restaurant - Seafood, steak & chicken (135 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine)

• Scarlett O'Hara's Bar & Restaurant - Barbecue chicken & ribs (70 Hypolita St., Saint Augustine)

• The Raintree Restaurant and Steakhouse - seafood & steak (102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine)

• The Reef Restaurant - seafood, steaks and pasta (4100 Coastal Hwy./A1A, Vilano Beach)

St. Augustine Area Shopping:

• Ponce de Leon Mall - Belk, J.C. Penny, GNC, Blockbuster, Regal Cinema (St. Augustine)

• St. Augustine Premium Outlets - 85 outlet stores; something for everyone! (Saint Augustine)

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