Florida’ s Historic Coast Has Something For Everyone
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Trips to Discover named St. Augustine Beach as a“ Top 15 Best Family Beach Vacation” in the United States and nearby Ponte Vedra Inn & Club was named by Travel + Leisure magazine as“ The # 1 Family Hotel in America.”
Florida’ s Historic Coast Has Something For Everyone
Pirates of all ages love exploring the treasures of Florida’ s Historic Coast
Strutting through history— peacocks adorn the Fountain of Youth
See our beautiful sights on a kayak tour.
ATTRACTIONS KEEP LITTLE HANDS BUSY
Historic attractions that keep little kids busy include the Pirate & Treasure Museum’ s scavenger hunt and the seafaring adventure on the Black Raven Pirate Ship. Sip the water, feed a peacock and explore the Timucuan Indian Village at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Explore the oddities and amazing collections from around the world at Ripley’ s Believe It or Not! Museum.
TEENS AND TWEENS FIND ADVENTURE
Teens and tweens will love the many water adventures on Florida’ s Historic Coast. Paddle the waterways by kayak or SUP, or try a surfing lesson. For something unforgettable, take a clear kayak dolphin and wildlife tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking St. Augustine. Feed alligators and two-toed sloths at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, hunt sharks’ teeth at Mickler’ s Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, climb 219 steps at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, experience the Old Jail Museum and check out St. Augustine’ s haunted spots on a ghost tour.
TOGETHERNESS COMES IN ALL FORMS
Get the family active together with a hike at Anastasia State Park or the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, where you’ ll see plenty of wildlife. Experience hands-on adventures and meet-and-greet encounters at St. Augustine Aquarium. After all that adventure, sit back and enjoy the view from the water on the St. Augustine Scenic Cruise. Then enjoy a treat on the Whetstone Chocolate Factory Tour.
DADS AND MOMS CAN ENJOY THEIR HOBBIES
Like to golf? Tee off at World Golf Village for a memorable round. Love to shop? Don’ t miss St. Augustine’ s Premium Outlets or Uptown for Anchor Boutique, antiques and vintage gems. In Ponte Vedra Beach, explore chic boutiques with coastal fashion and thoughtfully curated art.
DINING DOESN’ T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT
Dining on Florida’ s Historic Coast is plentiful and varied. There are many casual options for families with plenty of restaurants offering fresh local produce and seafood. The area’ s many independent restaurants also serve up heritage-inspired dishes for adults and kids who want to try something new, along with plenty of familiar favorites for even the pickiest eaters.
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