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Ten "Only in St. Augustine" Experiences

Our staff's list of their favorite local places to visit.

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We all know that St. Augustine is chock full of interesting history, attractions, and scenery. After all it’s the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States, so it’s got a lot of ghosts and graveyards. But I recently wanted a deeper dive into unique St. Augustine, so I polled our staff to get different perspectives. The following list – in no particular order -- is what we came up with for our “only in St. Augustine” favorites!

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St. Augustine offers miles of beautiful beaches for the whole family to enjoy.

Beaches

These St. Augustine restaurants serve fresh vegetable, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, many of these locally sourced.

Food & Drink

Founders Day participants striding under the flags.

History

Fireworks over the Castillo de san Marcos

Holidays

A Florida beach pier on a beautiful day

News

A woman kayaks on a river.

Outdoors

This hotel room features a king with a blue cover and four pillows, against a wooden wall.

Places to Stay

A street in the established community of Julington Creek, on the northwest corner of St. Johns County.

Relocation

Rude Music, the band.

Rude Music

Rude Music is not just a newbie band.

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Rude Music is one of those bands that folks say "took a meteoric rise", or is an "instant hit", when years of grinding in the studios and on stages is their reality.  Two beautifully tuned brothers, and band additions at times, bring a Petty-esque sound to their originals and covers, after years of side work for headliners.  

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
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Gala Fundraiser for Unidos en la Musica — 2024

This 5th annual fundraiser raises money for Unidos en la Music — a Latin American Festival

Gala Fundraiser for Unidos en la Musica — 2024

Inside the Castillo Real Hotel.
530 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080

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On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Latin Community Services hosts the 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser for Unidos en la Musica, at La Cocina International on Anastasia Island. This intimate event has seating for only 56 people.

Chef Norberto Jaramillo of La Cocina International will present a four-course prix fixe dinner that includes wine pairings with each course. Entertainment will be provided by the group Baba Caiman. In addition, there will be "surprise performances" and fundraising raffles.

Gala Fundraiser for Unidos en la Musica — 2024

Inside the Castillo Real Hotel.
530 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080

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$100.00 per person

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Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

Seasonal

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
A cooking demonstration from Ancient City Cooking Experience.

Ancient City Cooking Experience

Sharing the St. Augustine food experience one recipe at a time.

4 p.m. and 6 p.m. sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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First Coast residents and visitors fascinated with St. Augustine's food scene can take advantage of Ancient City Cooking Experience which runs out of the Ancient City Brunch Bar on St. George Street just south of King Street. Ancient City Cooking Experience invites local chefs to host cooking demonstrations in front of guests making for a live cooking show which allows for a more experiential culinary evening.

4 p.m. and 6 p.m. sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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Attractions

Florida Water Tours takes guests on a Nights of Lights Cruise with a view from every seat.

Tour Services

Shopping

Live Music

Nightlife

Three people sailing a sloop, a woman in the foreground at the winch

Recreation

Plan your St. Augustine Wedding

Weddings

Santiago's Trivia Night - Wednesdays at 7:00pm

Santiago's - Trivia Night

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Santiago's Valentine's Day Special - Menu for 2 for $45 / person

Santiago's - Valentine's Day

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Celebrating Halloween with Pub Crawl St. Augustine.

Pub Crawl St. Augustine

Themed pub crawls in historic downtown St. Augustine and the beaches.

Pub Crawl St. Augustine

(904) 814-2795

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Pub Crawl St. Augustine - for locals and visitors ages 21+ -- leads themed pub tours in historic downtown and at the beaches. Groups of 50+ dress in themed outfits while enjoying beer, wine, cocktails, and conversation. 

Pub Crawl St. Augustine

(904) 814-2795

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Attractions

Florida Water Tours takes guests on a Nights of Lights Cruise with a view from every seat.

Tour Services

Shopping

Live Music

Nightlife

Three people sailing a sloop, a woman in the foreground at the winch

Recreation

Plan your St. Augustine Wedding

Weddings

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Wine Down with Laughter Yoga

A total mind and body transformation through group laughter.

Wine Down with Laughter Yoga

(904) 342-7299

Two blocks from King Street's Carmelo's Pizza.
200 Malaga Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Third Space Improv presents Wine Down with Laughter Yoga on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Laughter yoga offers a mind and body transformational experience to participants. The session includes facilitated breathing, stretching, clapping, laughing, meditating, and relaxing.

Wine Down with Laughter Yoga

(904) 342-7299

Two blocks from King Street's Carmelo's Pizza.
200 Malaga Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
Couples in formal wear.

St. Augustine Tuxedo and Suits

A full-service tuxedo and suit shop located in the Lightner Museum.

St. Augustine Tuxedo and Suits

(904) 826-0462

Located inside the Lightner Museum
75 King St #114
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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St. Augustine Tuxedo and Suits (with partners Jim's Formal Wear and Tuxedo Central) is a full-service tuxedo and suit shop located in the Lightner Museum in historic downtown St. Augustine. Guests can browse men's formal wear on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The shop sells and rents tuxedos and suits. Special items such as ties, cuff links, shoes, suspenders, shirts, pocket squares, and cummerbunds are also available. Grooms wanting to honor groomsmen can purchase gift certificates through the shop via phone at (904) 826-0462.

St. Augustine Tuxedo and Suits

(904) 826-0462

Located inside the Lightner Museum
75 King St #114
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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An image of the Castillo.

Attractions

Florida Water Tours takes guests on a Nights of Lights Cruise with a view from every seat.

Tour Services

Shopping

Live Music

Nightlife

Three people sailing a sloop, a woman in the foreground at the winch

Recreation

Plan your St. Augustine Wedding

Weddings

Fishing tackle box with a variety of tackle and gear

Military Veteran Fishing: Tackle Box Lingo

Learn the basics of fishing gear.

Military Veteran Fishing: Tackle Box Lingo

(904) 209 - 0333

Next to Aunt Kate's Restaurant and Mike's Place Bait Shop
603 Euclid Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the VA, invites military veterans and their families to the Tacklebox Lingo Workshop at the Usina Boat Ramp on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

This interactive session is perfect for veterans of all abilities, and their families, to learn essential fishing terminology, skills, and techniques in a supportive and welcoming environment. Participants gain hands-on experience with fishing tools and gear, guided by knowledgeable staff.

Military Veteran Fishing: Tackle Box Lingo

(904) 209 - 0333

Next to Aunt Kate's Restaurant and Mike's Place Bait Shop
603 Euclid Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Admission | Ticket Prices

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Violinst Luca Ciarla gesturing with his bow, on stage in front of a yellow background

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.