Beach &
Family
Ready to paddle board! North Beach
access in the GTM Research Reserve.
Itinerary for Family Fun
History & Heritage
Little legs get tired after a day of exploring,
so hop on an Old Town Trolley or Ripley’s
Sightseeing Train, which will take you to
more than 20 stops around St. Augustine.
Along with the ease of transportation, each
gets you into attractions including the Old
Jail and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum,
making it a great value.
To experience the history of St. Augustine
visit attractions such as the Oldest Wooden
School House, which is more than 200
years old.
Then catch a tour at the nearby Colonial
Quarter. Climb the watchtower for a great
view of the Castillo and the bay. crocodiles, there are curious lemurs,
colorful birds and the lumbering
giant tortoises.
Beach Day End the day at Fiesta Falls Miniature Golf for
a little friendly competition.
Florida’s Historic Coast has more than
42 miles of white, sandy beaches. If you
have younger children, visit the splash pad
at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park.
A local favorite is Anastasia State Park, a
1,600-acre Florida State Park with rich
ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Within
the park is Anastasia Watersports, which
rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
Conquer the castle at the Castillo de
San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in
the continental U.S. The fort was built to
protect the city by the Spanish. Talk to the
re-enactors and see musket drills and
cannon fi re. There’s also plenty of shady picnic areas
and restrooms. Have lunch just steps
from the beach at Salt Life Food Shack or
Sunset Grille, where fl ip-fl ops over loafers
are the preferred footwear.
A popsicle from The Hyppo or a handmade
ice cream sandwich from Peace Pies makes
for a sweet treat. Make it a daring afternoon at the
Alligator Farm and Zoological Park.
In addition to hundreds of alligators and
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Make New Friends
Start the day by making new friends. The St.
Augustine Aquarium is budget friendly and
perfect for little explorers. Meet the friendly
seahorses, and get up close to a lagoon of
tropical fi sh and sting rays. Dig for shark
teeth and more.
You have plenty of options for lunch
including Pizzalley’s, St. Augustine Seafood
Company or the Spanish Bakery.
As the sun sets climb aboard the
Black Raven Pirate Ship. A replica of
a Spanish Galleon, this 127-passenger ship
features pirate shows performed by
some of the best professional pirate actors
in the State of Florida.