Find Your Balance on Florida’ s Historic Coast
Wellness & Mindful Travel
On Florida’ s Historic Coast, wellness goes beyond spa days and sunset strolls— though you’ ll find plenty of both. Here, self-care is soulful, woven into landscapes, heritage and everyday rhythms. Whether you seek rejuvenation, reflection or reconnection, this is a place to pause, breathe and be fully present.
Find Your Balance on Florida’ s Historic Coast
NATURE AS HEALER
Feel the sand between your toes as the Atlantic laps the shore. Hike forested trails beneath cathedral oaks or paddle salt marshes alive with birdsong and history. With 42 miles of beaches and scenic waterways, nature is both playground and sanctuary.
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• Sunrise beach walk at Vilano or Crescent Beach
• Kayak eco-tour through Salt Run
• Shell hunting and dolphin spotting on Anastasia Island
COASTAL CALM MEETS HISTORIC CHARM
Mindful moments appear in unexpected places. Light a candle at the Mission Nombre de Dios, sip herbal tea in a courtyard or listen to church bells down brick-lined streets. These sensory pauses invite you to slow down and sync with centuries of tradition.
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• Meditate at the foot of the Great Cross
• Join yoga on St. Augustine Beach
• Journal beneath ancient oaks on Magnolia Avenue
SPA SERENITY & ELEVATED WELLNESS
From oceanfront spas in Ponte Vedra to cozy centers in St. Augustine, treatments here nourish body and spirit. Massages with infused oils, facials inspired by botanicals and holistic offerings like sound healing or acupuncture await.
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• Sea-inspired massage at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Sawgrass or Poseidon Spa
• Energy work with Andy Rouse Massage & Body Work
• Float, detox or rejuvenate at Salt Spa St. Augustine
• Custom experiences at Circles of Wellness
MOVE WITH INTENTION
Wellness is also joyful movement. Bike the coast, join a beach bootcamp or flow through morning yoga that connects breath to sea breeze.
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• Pilates Yoga Loft
• Cycle the Trails of Time & Taste
• Sunset stroll through Lincolnville
NOURISH WITH FLAVOR & HERITAGE
Food is culture— and wellness. Fresh seafood, Minorcan flavors, local farm produce and chefcrafted dishes bring nourishment for body and soul. Many restaurants spotlight seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with creativity and comfort.
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• Catch of the day with datil pepper glaze
• Saturday Market at the Amphitheatre
• Culinary wellness class or tasting tour
REST, REFLECT, RECONNECT
Whether for a weekend reset or a longer inward journey, the coast offers space to recharge and realign. Let the sea breeze clear your thoughts, the past give perspective and each day end with a sunset worth remembering.
Your moment of mindfulness is waiting— on Florida’ s Historic Coast.
Explore more at FloridasHistoricCoast. com / thingsto-do / spas to plan your restorative escape.
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