Ocean Sounds Cottage
Food scene
A guest favorite, within walking distance from the Cottage. Great place to watch the sunset.
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Aunt Kates
612 Euclid AveA guest favorite, within walking distance from the Cottage. Great place to watch the sunset.
Beaches at Vilano
254 Vilano RdFun place on the water!
Green Papaya Thai & Sushi Cuisine
841 S Ponce De Leon BlvdGreat place for sushi!
Ice Plant Bar
110 Riberia StFun and unique!
Brisky's BBQ
3009 N Ponce De Leon BlvdBest barbeque around!
Great place to eat lunch or dinner. Located
downtown with lots of seating.
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Prohibition Kitchen
119 St George StGreat place to eat lunch or dinner. Located
downtown with lots of seating.
Odd Birds Bar
200 Anastasia BoulevardCreative drinks, good food, and a great atmosphere.
If you like cheesecake, this is the place to go. Too many flavors to list. They sell small cakes out back, and also have seating inside. Cheeseboards and wine! It's also where the Love Tree is located!.
Bar Harbor Cheesecake Company
6 Cordova StreetIf you like cheesecake, this is the place to go. Too many flavors to list. They sell small cakes out back, and also have seating inside. Cheeseboards and wine! It's also where the Love Tree is located!.
Beaches at Vilano
254 Vilano RdLove the coconut shrimp!
We enjoy this buffet and the variety it offers. Includes Chinese food, as well as many sushi options. You can also choose your own items and they will grille them for you. Safety measures include masks and gloves when you are getting food.
Ichiban Buffet
2185 US-1We enjoy this buffet and the variety it offers. Includes Chinese food, as well as many sushi options. You can also choose your own items and they will grille them for you. Safety measures include masks and gloves when you are getting food.
French cuisine...choose your items for the charcuterie board is our favorite!
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The Drunken Horse St. Augustine
56 Charlotte StreetFrench cuisine...choose your items for the charcuterie board is our favorite!
Sarbez!
115 Anastasia BlvdGreat place to eat if you have kids that like to play arcade games!
St. Augustine Fish Camp
142 Riberia StThe Blue Hen Café
117 M L King AveA1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
1 King StBritish Pub
213 Anastasia BlvdGreat beer and karaoke!
Big plus is they take reservations. This is one of our favorite spots! If you like fish, this is the place to go! Pick your fish...and the way you like it cooked. My favorite is the flounder. The brussel sprouts are also amazing.
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St. Augstine Fish House & Oyster Company
160 Nix Boat Yard RoadBig plus is they take reservations. This is one of our favorite spots! If you like fish, this is the place to go! Pick your fish...and the way you like it cooked. My favorite is the flounder. The brussel sprouts are also amazing.
If you don't want to leave our little Island oasis, this if a good italian restaurant. The inside is a little dated, but the food is very good.
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Vilano Grill 180
180 Vilano RdIf you don't want to leave our little Island oasis, this if a good italian restaurant. The inside is a little dated, but the food is very good.
One of our guests mentioned this to me and we finally tried it. The burgers are delicious and the meat is not frozen. We did take out and really enjoyed the meal.
Burger Buckets
3 Cordova StOne of our guests mentioned this to me and we finally tried it. The burgers are delicious and the meat is not frozen. We did take out and really enjoyed the meal.
This is a tough one because we have always loved Briskey's. Our nephew recommended Mojo and we were not disappointed. The smoked turkey was excellent, and they have many sides to choose from.
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MOJO Old City BBQ
5 Cordova StThis is a tough one because we have always loved Briskey's. Our nephew recommended Mojo and we were not disappointed. The smoked turkey was excellent, and they have many sides to choose from.
If you like home made chicken pie this is the place to grab some take out and enjoy! It's a hole in the wall locals place, that has really great food!
Murf's Homestyle Togo
6 Mackey LaneIf you like home made chicken pie this is the place to grab some take out and enjoy! It's a hole in the wall locals place, that has really great food!
Neighborhoods
Beach access at the end of our street, or if you want to avoid
traffic, use the walkover that is a few streets down.
North Beach
Beach access at the end of our street, or if you want to avoid
traffic, use the walkover that is a few streets down.
Sightseeing
Great options for fishing or just enjoy walking around in the area.
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Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
260 Vilano RdGreat options for fishing or just enjoy walking around in the area.
Historic and beautiful spacious area.
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrHistoric and beautiful spacious area.
One of our favorites! More than just alligators! We love all the birds and the sloth! Don't miss feeding time if you want to see a lot of alligators (see photo).
Zip Lining available.
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Alligatorfarm
999 Anastasia BlvdOne of our favorites! More than just alligators! We love all the birds and the sloth! Don't miss feeding time if you want to see a lot of alligators (see photo).
Zip Lining available.
You must pay to go in, but you can get a great view of the lighthouse just by visiting.
If you want to see the magnificent view from the top, there are a little over 200 steps to climb!
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrYou must pay to go in, but you can get a great view of the lighthouse just by visiting.
If you want to see the magnificent view from the top, there are a little over 200 steps to climb!
Formal gardens and nature trails. We love to walk here...peaceful and beautiful setting. Make sure you go across the road to see the Cocina Rocks...great story about just how old this town is.
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Formal gardens and nature trails. We love to walk here...peaceful and beautiful setting. Make sure you go across the road to see the Cocina Rocks...great story about just how old this town is.
Shopping
Saint George Street
Saint George StreetA fun place to shop, dine and explore.
If you love shopping, this is a fun place to check out.
Worth the drive for name brands and lots of restaurants.
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St. Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrIf you love shopping, this is a fun place to check out.
Worth the drive for name brands and lots of restaurants.
Worth a look to see what is going on while you are in town. There is a Farmers Market every Saturday with great food and
local craft items.
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Das St. Augustine Amphitheater
1340C A1A SWorth a look to see what is going on while you are in town. There is a Farmers Market every Saturday with great food and
local craft items.
St. Augustine Wednesday Farmers Market
350 A1A Beach BlvdGreat place to get local crafts!
Things you might not think to do.
About an hour a way...lots of different animals.
Our favorites are the giraffes (which you can feed), and
the gorillas...A baby was born in March and the mom usually hangs out by the window for great views.
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Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyAbout an hour a way...lots of different animals.
Our favorites are the giraffes (which you can feed), and
the gorillas...A baby was born in March and the mom usually hangs out by the window for great views.
This is a biker bar...many people go here to dance.
I like Karaoke...they offer a great steak dinner and Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday nights.
Drinks are reasonably priced, they offer Jello shots for $1.
Arnold's Lounge
3912 N Ponce De Leon BlvdThis is a biker bar...many people go here to dance.
I like Karaoke...they offer a great steak dinner and Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday nights.
Drinks are reasonably priced, they offer Jello shots for $1.
If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go!
Located downtown, there is something for everyone.
Savannah Sweets
81 St George StIf you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go!
Located downtown, there is something for everyone.
The river is just a few blocks from the Cottage.
Some enjoying fishing there...gear can be rented at
the Pier.
Tolomato River
The river is just a few blocks from the Cottage.
Some enjoying fishing there...gear can be rented at
the Pier.
Jacksonville Arboreteum & Gardens
1445 Millcoe RdThis is a fun place place to visit if you have never been to one. Lots of unique food choices. We love the beef jerky and the fudge, but there is so much more! They also have many souvenir items.
Buc-ee's
200 World Commerce PkwyThis is a fun place place to visit if you have never been to one. Lots of unique food choices. We love the beef jerky and the fudge, but there is so much more! They also have many souvenir items.
The love trees of St. Augustine hold a unique lore and legend. They occur when two trees grow together and around each other. It’s said if you kiss under the tree, you’ll be blessed with a happy romance or marriage. This one is in front of Bar Harbor Cheese Cake on Cordova Street.
Love Tree
6 Cordova StThe love trees of St. Augustine hold a unique lore and legend. They occur when two trees grow together and around each other. It’s said if you kiss under the tree, you’ll be blessed with a happy romance or marriage. This one is in front of Bar Harbor Cheese Cake on Cordova Street.
Magnolia Avenue is on the left after you cross the Vilano bridge. If you are lucky the Fountain of Juice might be open for a refreshing drink! The Fountain of Youth is also located there. We enjoy just stopping by to see if we can see the peacocks. They are often in the trees or walking around the parking lot.
Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia AvenueMagnolia Avenue is on the left after you cross the Vilano bridge. If you are lucky the Fountain of Juice might be open for a refreshing drink! The Fountain of Youth is also located there. We enjoy just stopping by to see if we can see the peacocks. They are often in the trees or walking around the parking lot.
Project Swing Park
25 Cordova StCoffee
Great place for coffee and internet service...they have a coffee lab that is worth checking out. The coffee we supply is roasted by them. They also have a place downtown called Relampago, we offer their Reliable flavor which we love.
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DOS Coffee & Wine
300 San Marco AveGreat place for coffee and internet service...they have a coffee lab that is worth checking out. The coffee we supply is roasted by them. They also have a place downtown called Relampago, we offer their Reliable flavor which we love.
Great coffee, several locations around St. Augustine.
My favorite is the Honey Badger with oat milk.
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The Kookaburra Downtown
24 Cathedral PlGreat coffee, several locations around St. Augustine.
My favorite is the Honey Badger with oat milk.
Essentials/Liquor
Just a couple of miles from the Cottage...get your essentials here, including liquor next door.
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Publix Super Market at Vilano Beach Town Center
55 Ava WayJust a couple of miles from the Cottage...get your essentials here, including liquor next door.