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.
It’s a Pet Paradise
Need boarding? Pet Paradise off ers the
ultimate boarding and daycare experience.
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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