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SEE's Foodie Finds the Hyppo Gourmet Popsicles

Hyppo provides unusual treats!

Hyppo popsicle EnjoymentIce cream, frozen yogurt, gelato… old St. Augustine has it all. Now they’ve got the original treat on a stick at Hyppo Popsicles on Hypolita Street. Not your average popsicle, flavors range from strawberry banana to mango habanera, and they’re not exactly dainty.

   

SEE's Foodie Finds Cabo Taco Mexicali Grill

Na’cho Average Taco Joint!

Cabo Taco Restaurant in St. Augustine FloridaCabo Taco Mexicali Grill is a lot of things, but they’re definitely na’cho average taco place. With a quirky staff, an inventive menu and a good heart; you’ll be making Cabo Taco a must SEE shortly into your visit.

   

St. Jorge Tobacco

A Cigar Smokers Haven

APremiumCigars we walked in, cigar smoke instantly engulfed us bringing to mind grandfathers and the olden days of parlors. We took to perusing by first checking out some of the stores non-tobacco offerings. With everything from Lampe Berger to Tiffany Style lamps, St. Jorge Tobacco carries all the must haves for a cigar smoker’s home. They even have smoke odor eliminating candles! Behind glass, they also carry a wide selection of beautifully handcrafted wood tobacco pipes and the ever-popular Zippo lighters.

   

SEE's Foodie Finds The Bunnery Bakery and Cafe

Upon entering, I was immediately greeted with the smell of fresh baked goods and coffee

BunnerySign150pixDespite the fact that I have been coming to St. Augustine at least once a year since I was nine there are many local eateries that I have never had the opportunity to try. While in St. Augustine recently, I actually walked into a place that I’m sure I’ve walked past at least a dozen times. The Bunnery, located right on St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine was the site of one of the best lunches I’ve had in the historic city.

   

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum

Discover the View from the Top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum

Lighthouse150pixAs a frequent visitor to St. Augustine, I am always looking for new ways to experience all that the historical city has to offer. The perspective of the city from the top of the St. Augustine lighthouse offered just that. Completed in 1874, the lighthouse stands 165 feet tall and offers a breathtaking view for those who are willing to climb the 219 steps to the observation deck located at the top of the lighthouse tower.

   

SEE's Foodie Finds LuLi's Bakery

LuLi’s Bakery in St. Augustine Takes the Cake

LulisCupcakes150pixDessert has always been the best part of a meal, but often times I find myself too full to indulge in the sweet endings. Because of this, I often visit local bakeries in the middle of the day looking for a chance to feed my large sweet tooth. When I stumbled upon LuLi’s Cupcakes, in downtown St. Augustine, I was intrigued as soon as I saw the words "Eat Dessert First" posted on the outside of adorable yellow storefront.

   

Rogues, Romance & Riches

The Pirate Museum and Casa Monica Hotel team up for Rogues, Romance & Riches

pb_gen7067_Couple DrinksVisitors to the nation’s oldest city can experience St. Augustine’s finest hotel and state-of-the-art interactive pirate museum with the launch of the Rogues, Romance & Riches weekend package—authentic treasures and rum punch included. 

   

2011 St. Augustine Activity Pages

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Check-in at The Pirate Museum...

And get an exclusive Foursquare discount!

SAGPirateTreasureMuseumWe’re dragging pirates, peg legs and all, from the Golden Age of Piracy into the Social Media Age with an exclusive discount on admission when visitors check-in at Pat Croce’s St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum with Foursquare.

   

St. Augustine Night of Lights

Light up Your Life with “Nights of lights”

pb_sag8011_St Aug NightFor years now the St. Augustine Night of Lights Celebration has gone on and I have to say, it is absolutely breathtaking!

   

St. Augustine Activity Pages

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St. Augustine's Love Tree

St. Augustine’s Love Tree is really two trees

SAG_LoveTreeAccording to the legend, if you kiss your love under the tree, you will have everlasting romance.

   

Welcome to St. Augustine Visitors

St. Augustine has a lot of history to it...

drawing of ponce de leon for an article about st augustine floridaIt is where Juan Ponce de Leon landed to settle. He named this land La Florida. There is a huge cross where he landed. It is about two hundred fifty feet high!

   

Romance Thrives

Lights glimmer from quaint dwellings...

SAG.CoupleonBeachIt’s easy to capture the romance that has thrived in St. Augustine for 400 years: take a dreamy walk together on the bayfront, indulge yourselves with duo spa treatments or raise a glass and toast to love in the café in the bottom of the old swimming pool at the historic Lightner Museum.

   

Drink Like a Native

Enjoy some local favorites as you beat the heat...

margaritas in blue rimmed glasses with lime wheelWhen you’re in Florida, drink like a native. Nothing is more refreshing than a tall glass of tea, filled to the brim with ice cubes that jostle each other as you take a sip.

   

Fresh from Florida

In general Floridians are passionate about their seafood...

Crablegs and Shrimp Dinner plateAfter the beach, vacationers start thinking about where to eat. So go native. Dine at a St. Augustine restaurant that serves fresh fish and shellfish which live or migrate through Florida’s coastal waters.

   

State Marine Mammal

Manatee, the gentle giant...

Man swimming with manatees in fresh springThe manatee, Florida’s State Marine Mammal, is very large and slow moving, weighing 1,000 pounds. Averaging 8 to14 feet in length, they are related to the elephant.

   

Get Shopping

For those of you who came to shop...

King Street Shop paintings and artworkSt. Augustine is a historic city, but you’ll have no problem finding every modern amenity and luxury you’re looking for. For those of you who came to shop, you came to the right place. The city even offers a pedestrian-only shopping area where you can feel free to stroll and shop the day away at our eclectic mix of stores.

   

Bridge of Lions

The Bridge of Lions is one of the most loved symbols of St. Augustine...

Evening waterfront view of St. Augustine's Bridge of LionsThe Bridge of Lions is one of the most loved symbols of St. Augustine, a perfect place to catch the cooling breezes off the Matanzas River or take a stroll as the sun is setting over the Old City.

   

Shopping in th Old City

Wander leisurely through the historic district’s specialty shops...

family shopping stops to talk with local vendorYour shopping instinct may motivate you to take home a reminder of your visit, be it jewelry or clothing. Whatever you desire, the shopping experience in St. Augustine will reward you with outstanding selections.

   

Explore St. Augustine

More than 100 parks are the area’s treasures, retreats for nature lovers...

St. Augustine soldiers shooting guns for battle reinactmentAfter you’ve soaked up the Old City’s ambiance, you won’t have to venture far for surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, sailing or windsurfing on Anastasia Island or Ponte Vedra. Hiking up 219 steps to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the oldest navigational site in North America, is worth the view.

   

Water Safety Tips

Always swim near a lifeguard station or stand...

BeachWarning water safety tips and warning flag descriptionsRip Currents occur when the waves returning back out to sea find a gap in the sandbar. Since that gap will be a path of least resistance for moving water, a channel of swiftly moving water is created.

   

Help Us Protect Our Dunes

In St. Johns County, dunes also protect the Endangered Anastasia Island Beach Mouse...

anastsia island mouse looking through grassWhy do we protect our dunes? Well, it’s obvious that sea oats, those tall fronds that wave in the slightest breeze, help prevent erosion when there is a severe storm. They have deep roots that have a stabilizing effect on the drifting mounds of soft sand that gradually slope from the uplands to the high tide line.

   

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