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ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS

AREA PARKS , FISHING , MARINAS
Dr . Robert B . Hayling Freedom Park
601 Riberia St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 www . citystaug . com / 573 / Parks This vast 10 + acre natural green space honors St . Augustine ’ s nationally acclaimed Civil Rights Movement hero , Dr . Robert B . Hayling . The park offers an interactive , multi-media “ Let Freedom Ring Chime Project ,” a paved walking loop and panoramic views of the San Sebastian and Matanzas Rivers .
Eddie Vickers Park & Willie Galimore Recreation Center
339 S . Riberia St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 www . citystaug . com / 573 / Parks This park has a fully equipped playground area , basketball courts , a baseball diamond , picnic area and a community swimming pool .
Faver-Dykes State Park
1000 Faver Dykes Rd ., St . Augustine , FL 32086 386.931.0254 www . floridastateparks . org / parks-and-trails / faver-dykes-state-park Camping , day use , fishing , canoeing , kayaking , nature trails and more ! Faver-Dykes State Park borders Pellicer Creek and is a popular site for birding , with more than 100 species observed .
GTM Research Reserve
505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach , FL 32082 904.823.4500 www . gtmnerr . org Extensive nature trails , fishing and an outstanding environmental education center . Hiking , biking are popular along the 9-plus miles of nature trails .
Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park
200 Red Cox Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 www . citystaug . com / 573 / Parks Located on Red Cox Dr . and Anastasia Blvd ., this park has a picnic area , fitness trail , playground equipment , nature overlook and a beginner in-line and skateboarding area .
Joe Pomar Park
1600 Masters Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 www . citystaug . com / 573 / Parks Joe Pomar Park offers a baseball diamond , football field , soccer field , dog park , and kayak launch .
Lighthouse Park
442 Ocean Vista Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 www . citystaug . com / 573 / Parks Lighthouse Park has swings , monkey bars , tennis courts and picnic tables under shaded scrub oaks . A boat ramp and public parking are located in the park area . The ramp is located on Salt Run and public restrooms are available .
Ron Parker Park
607 Old Beach Rd ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.209.0333 www . sjcfl . us / Recreation / Parks / index . aspx Children ’ s playground , tennis courts and paddle tennis courts — plus a popular dog park .
St . Johns County Ocean & Fishing Pier Park
350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.209.0326 www . sjcfl . us / Recreation / FishingPier . aspx This beachfront park located just south of Anastasia State Park is a popular gathering place for St . Augustine Beach . The Pier offers free beach access , a splash pad , a covered pavilion , restrooms , volleyball courts , free parking , and a gift shop . The pier itself can be accessed for sightseeing or fishing for a small fee .
Treaty Park
1595 Wildwood Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32086 904.209.0333 www . sjcfl . us / Recreation / Parks / TreatyPark . aspx Includes dog park , tennis courts , multi-purpose fields , picnic pavilions , lake , fishing , bicycle-jogging trail , racquetball courts and a popular skate park .
FISHING
Bella Mar Charters
3070 Harbor Dr , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.4397 www . bellamarcharters . com Bella Mar Charters is here to give you the offshore fishing experience of a lifetime . They fish an Invincible 42 Open Fisherman with triple Yamaha 350 HP motors and all custom gear . Bella Mar is equipped to target all species including Mahi , Wahoo , Tuna , Sailfish , Swordfish , Grouper , Snapper , Triggers , and more .
Drum Man Charters
57 Comares Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.687.9498 www . drummancharters . com Adventure awaits : Redfish , black drum , sea trout , flounder and tarpon are just some of the fish that grace our coast .
Fishardy Charters
57 Comares Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.315.4758 www . fishardy . com Take advantage of the year-round fishery St . Augustine has to offer with one of the most well-known guides in the area . Capt . Jacob Hardy is a life-long local of St . Augustine providing the experience , expertise , & knowledge to give you a great experience on the water . Fishing with Fishardy Charters is likely to be one of the most memorable things you do here in St . Augustine !
Sea Love Charters
220 Nix Boatyard Rd ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.3328 www . sealovefishing . com Sea Love Charters offers deep-sea fishing fun for the whole family . Hop aboard the 70 ’ Sea Love II or the 50 ’ Sea Love III and enjoy full , half-day or private fishing charters .
ST . JOHNS COUNTY MARINAS
Beaches Marina
250 Vilano Rd ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.429.9198 www . beachesmarina . com Located on Vilano Beach , Beaches Marina offers restrooms and dining nearby .
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor
3070 Harbor Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.5676 www . mywindward . com / camachee-island Designated a Florida “ Clean Marina ,” Camachee Cove offers electricity , showers , fuel and dining on-site .
Cat ’ s Paw Marina
220 Nix Boatyard Rd ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.8040 www . catspawmarina . com Located on the Sebastian River , Cat ’ s Paw offers dry rack storage for vessels up to 40 ’ in length .
Conch House Marina
57 Comares Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.4347 www . conch-house . com Conch House Marina offers 200 slips on the beautiful Salt Run channel . The Marina is designated a Florida “ Clean Marina .” Offering fuel , laundry , showers and dining on-site .
English Landing Marina
509 S . Ponce de Leon Blvd ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.669.7363 www . englishlandingmarina . com English Landing Marina is centrally located in historic St Augustine Florida on the San Sebastian River , and fronting US 1 . They offer showers , electricity , laundry , floating docks and lunch and dinner on-site at Marina Munch .
Fish Island Marina
650 SR 312 , St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.471.1955 Fish Island Marina , located right off the 312 bridge on Anastasia Island . The marina offers 20 slips , fuel , a picnic area and restrooms .
Marineland Marina
101 Tolstoy Ln ., Marineland 32080 904.814.9886 www . marinelandmarina . com Designated as a Florida “ Clean Marina ,” Marineland Marina has 20 + transient boat slips nestled on the ICW between Palm Coast and St . Augustine .
Marker 8 Hotel & Marina
1 Dolphin Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.9042 www . marker8hotel . com / marina Marker 8 Marina , located steps from downtown St . Augustine offers 24 slips , electricity , laundry , showers , an outdoor waterfront pool , and a fitness center .
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