I loved discovering this hidden gem near St. Augustine. It has two sides along scenic A1A: A historic oak-shaded formal garden on the west side and a beach with fantastically shaped coquina rocks to the east.
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Florida boat tours: Nine special ways to enjoy the scenery
A classic experiences of an Old Florida vacation is a scenic boat tour. Here are 9 iconic boat tours I recommend from personal experience.
National parks in Florida: 11 treasures, even some you haven’t visited
National parks in Florida go beyond the Everglades. From the gorgeous Gulf to a remote island, there are national parks you’ve probably never heard of. Here’s a guide to them, from the famous to the obscure.
Fort Matanzas: St. Augustine’s charming free fort
With the free ferry recently reopened, it’s a good time to visit St. Augustine’s Fort Matanza,s is a small stone fort on a pristine island. You take a short ferry ride for a ranger-led tour and spectacular scenery — and it’s all free.
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival: 2026 dates TBA
This weekend’s St. Augustine Lions Club Spring Festival has reimagined its seafood festival past.