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Flying down to ST Augustine FL for the weekend any recs?

Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:34 pm
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:34 pm
Never been to St Augustine debating on whether to rent a car. Plan is to get in around lunch Friday and out around lunch Sunday.

Any “must do” stuff to do there that’s not corona impacted? Good spots to get food with outdoor seating?

Appreciate any help coming my way
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
68690 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:35 pm to
you can drive on the beach. and ride bikes, pretty cool actually.
Posted by FLObserver
Jacksonville
Member since Nov 2005
14472 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:38 pm to
St Augustine is awesome. Oldest kid goes to college there at flagler. Wish i had more for you but there are alot of Florida peeps on this board including my bro. I'm sure there will be plenty to help you on the things to do and places to eat.
Posted by Doug_H
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2013
2281 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:41 pm to
Hit up Stoagie's at night, they usually always have live music, low key hangout place to get a beer and a cigar

Tini Martini Bar is a little nicer, though definitely not upscale, for some better cocktails

The fort is also nice to check out if you're into any history
This post was edited on 5/13/20 at 3:42 pm
Posted by bengalbait
Grove Lounge
Member since Sep 2009
4485 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 3:43 pm to
Keep an eye on the weather there's a tropical depression/wave heading that way that may bring lots of rain this weekend.

Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
17945 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 4:06 pm to
quote:

you can drive on the beach. and ride bikes, pretty cool actually.

Currently 6am to noon only, no cars, and must be for excercise use in st johns county. Normally it is pretty awesome. Unsure if the fort or what is all open right now. Only been following the beach info for fishing/parking restrictions at guana river, right across a1a from the beach.
Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2769 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 4:11 pm to
Try The Conch House Restaurant. On the water and casual dining. All the usual seafood dishes plus lobster mac and cheese that is great. Skip the Key Lime Pie. They say it is great but I've had better many times.
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 5:47 pm to
I’ve been told hit the conch and cubano maybe

It was forecasting rain now it’s saying sunny and 78 Saturday. It’ll be 91 here in Georgia
This post was edited on 5/13/20 at 5:49 pm
Posted by OldTigahFot
Drinkin' with the rocket scientists
Member since Jan 2012
10502 posts
Posted on 5/13/20 at 8:26 pm to
Columbia Restaurant
A1A Ale Works

The hop-on-hop-off trolley is the best way to see the town. St Aug Distillery does tours.

Posted by GatorReb
Dallas GA
Member since Feb 2009
9280 posts
Posted on 5/14/20 at 9:45 am to
My family lives down there.

One of our favorites is San Sebastian Winery.

San Sebastian

You can do a free wine tasting/tour. Then go up to the rooftop for excellent food, live music, great wine. The ladies always enjoy the pitchers of sangria.

Another awesome place for great cocktails is the ice House.
"Inspired by the historical period of the early 20th century, our idea is to reintroduce our guests to a time where the experience of having a cocktail and a bite to eat was both healthful and enjoyable. Focused on the art and craft of mixing exceptional local ingredients in precise measurements to create perfect and unique flavor profiles.

Fresh, house-pressed juices and a wide assortment of bitters and specially developed syrups, result in stunning cocktails. Attention is paid to the smallest of details with three different kinds of ice, including a nod to the building’s original use as an Ice Plant, with a 300lb block of ice and custom cubes.


The farm to table restaurant and bar is open for lunch and dinner. Serving grass-fed beef and burgers, local seafood, with vegetarian options and daily specials.

The original “Ice Plant” building dates back to 1927, an experience like no other in Florida. It is complete with the original bridge crane on rails overhead the bar. The crane was used to pick up huge blocks of ice to then be broken down and sold to local customers and the shrimp boats. We wanted to restore the feeling of walking into an old factory."

Ice House
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64241 posts
Posted on 5/14/20 at 11:02 am to
Man I have NO idea what’s open up there right now. Fort tour is great on a nice day, as is the lighthouse. Should be able to walk downtown a bit. I’m sure the entire downtown area is hurting right now.

Caps on the water up on vilano beach has an amazing back patio on the intercostal that may be open. Great food as well.
This post was edited on 5/14/20 at 11:04 am
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/14/20 at 2:07 pm to
Appreciate you guys
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
3967 posts
Posted on 5/15/20 at 8:14 am to
Fountain of Youth is hokie. Drive down A1A is nice. Drive down to Daytona.
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/15/20 at 2:31 pm to
Staying at the embassy suites. This setup is pretty cool
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/17/20 at 8:38 am to
Florida is OPEN for business. We were at a place called sunset grille Friday night. We sat at a table adjacent to the bar. Technically you were supposed to be 6 feet apart but that wasn’t happening. Must have been 25-30 people standing around the bar drinking or trying to get a drink. 95% probably out of towners like us. Whatever is gonna happen is gonna happen in about a month. Stay tuned.
Posted by Warheel
Member since Aug 2011
2062 posts
Posted on 5/17/20 at 9:02 am to
Do you know if restaurants and bars downtown are open?

Thinking about a week down there next month.
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/17/20 at 9:32 am to
Dude almost everything I saw was open downtown was hopping people everywhere
Posted by AllDawg
Evans GA
Member since Jan 2014
1516 posts
Posted on 5/17/20 at 9:33 am to
Try Harry’s for food hands down best place we ate at
Posted by Warheel
Member since Aug 2011
2062 posts
Posted on 5/17/20 at 9:33 am to
Thanks! Enjoy your time and I hope the weather is great.
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