What's Happening!This weekend- April 5 & 6, 2013.
We have highlighted some of the more popular events. Take a look & see what strikes your fancy...there's a little bit of something for everyone! Have a great weekend! :)
This weekend- March 23 & 24, 2013.
We have highlighted some of the more popular events. Take a look & see what strikes your fancy...there's a little bit of something for everyone! Have a great weekend! :)
To Your Health, Gazpacho!Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish soup from Andalusia with roots in a time when Spain was occupied by the Moors. It became famous after tomatoes and peppers were brought back from the New World by the explorer Columbus. Recipes vary regionally, but basically it’s made of tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, cucumbers and bread moistened with water.
Happy Birthday Nellie!Nellie, the world's oldest dolphin in human care, celebrated her 60th birthday at Marineland Dolphin Adventure on February 27, 2013, but we'll be celebrating Nellie and Marineland all year long.
An Uptown GemJust off bustling San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine’s eclectic Uptown shopping district, there’s a tree-lined historic neighborhood where birdsong and church chimes fill the air. Passing through the jasmine-covered iron gate at 7 Rohde Avenue, you arrive at a stately Victorian mansion. Built by Henry Rohde in 1895, it’s now home to Neff Jewelers, a family owned jewelry store. Tucked under a majestic magnolia, it’s a refreshing contrast to franchise stores. “People say it’s like coming to a friend’s house,” says Owner Dan Neff. It’s easy to see why. Warm wood floors accented by Persian rugs and natural lighting streaming through the original windows are the perfect backdrop for precious metals and gems.
Miss New Orleans? Head to Harry’s!Harry’s is a small chain of family-owned New Orleans style restaurants located throughout North Florida. In St. Augustine, the coquina-walled courtyard is reminiscent of French Quarter establishments. With shade trees and bay front breezes, it’s a delightful daytime destination. Evenings, live acoustic music and white string lights evoke a European café. Inside, the restaurant’s hand-painted tiles and arched doorways reflect St. Augustine’s Spanish colonial past.
Equestrian Adventures with Country Carriages
When it’s time to decide where to dine, the setting is as important as what you eat. In St. Augustine the dining options are endless, and whether you choose a restaurant where candlelight shadow-dances on brick walls or a deck where sunlight bounces off the water, delicious food is close at hand.
St. Augustine’s history was a push-and-pull between Spain, France and the US, yet the Spanish influence endured. Ponce de Leon’s landing in 1513 inspired the Bridge of Lions four centuries later. In Spanish, león means lion. Follow the lions’ gaze to the Plaza and the Cathedral Basilica completed in 1797. St. Augustine is the only urban center in the US whose architecture and street plan mirror its Spanish origins.
Whether your shopping excursion is just for the pleasure of finding an unexpected purchase, or a serious endeavor to find a special gift, the Old City will make you feel like a time traveler.
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Turtle Nesting Season begins May 1st through October 31st. The yellow markers and netting mean a sea turtle has deposited her eggs in the sand!
Beyond the city, you’ll find 42 miles of stunning, golden sand beaches and beautiful nature preserves. Climb to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the Castillo de San Marcos, the Matanzas River and the harbor where battles and blockades took place.
The best way to experience Florida’s outdoors is by canoe, kayak or bicycle. It’s never boring and you’ll get a healthy workout too. You don’t have to go far to see a different ecosystem in Florida, the scenery can change within a mile or two, so get moving and start exploring!
The former Hotel Ponce de Leon greeted guests in lavish Gilded Age splendor for eighty years until it entered a second life as Flagler College in 1967. The interior designer was Louis Comfort Tiffany, already known for developing lavish stained glass windows and lamps.
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato… old St. Augustine has it all. Now they’ve got the original treat on a stick at Hyppo Popsicles on
Cabo 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.
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s 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.
Despite 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.
As 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.
Dessert 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.
Visitors 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.
We’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.
For years now the St. Augustine Night of Lights Celebration has gone on and I have to say, it is absolutely breathtaking!
According to the legend, if you kiss your love under the tree, you will have everlasting romance.
It 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!
It’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.
When 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.
After 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.
The 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.
St. 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.
The 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.
Your 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.
After 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.
Rip 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.
Why 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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