Pet-Friendly
Pet-friendly dining is available
at many area restaurants
See Spot Run, Play, Dine and Stay
Pet owners are feeling the love on
Florida’s Historic Coast. From sidewalk
water bowls to pet-friendly hotels, the
Ancient City’s attitude toward furry friends
is as warm as a wagging tail. In St. Augustine
you can ride with Rover in a horse and
carriage or fl oat with Fido on a scenic
boat tour. You might stroll 16th century
lanes with your best friend by your side,
then lunch at a lively sidewalk café.
Here’s a sampling of places on
Florida’s Historic Coast that
welcome pets.
Salty Dogs Chow Time
Well-behaved, leashed dogs may visit most
St. Johns County Beaches, as long as their
owners clean up after them. Anastasia State
Park allows leashed dogs in the campground,
but not on the beach. And the GTM Research
Reserve allows leashed dogs on the trails, but
not on the beach. Tantalizing aromas emanating from
restaurants with outdoor seating will
have pets and their humans licking their
chops. Savor brats and brew at Meehan’s
Irish Pub or elegant cuisine in the Raintree
Restaurant courtyard. At Sawgrass Marriott
Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach,
pets are invited to join their families at meal
time at the American Gator Club and
Cabana Beach Club’s Sea Porch. Salty dogs
can enjoy meals at the beach at Salt Life
Food Shack and Beaches on Vilano.
Pets and People at Play
Take your dog along and sip the Fountain of
Youth’s famed waters, then delve deeper.
Stay in Style
St. Augustine City Walks
Free Pup Crawl
Let sleeping dogs lie at one of nearly
50 pet-friendly accommodations, including
upscale hotels, B&Bs and beach resorts.
At Beacher’s Lodge Oceanfront Suites,
pets receive a dog tag with hotel
information to keep their dog safe in
case he wanders off , and owners get
clean-up bags and a list of
pet-friendly attractions.
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