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 float with Fido on a scenic boat tour . You might stroll 16th-century lanes
St . Augustine City Walks Free Pup Crawl 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
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 .
It ’ s a Pet Paradise
Need boarding ? Pet Paradise offers the ultimate boarding and daycare experience .
Chow Time
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 at Vilano .
Stay in Style
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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