Renna's Guidebook
Saint Augustine Beach, FL. (Butler Beach)
Best sunrise! This is the closest beach to our house. Make a left (South) leaving our beach house towards Matanzas Ave (Beach Access). Make left (east) onto Matanzas Ave go straight to the beach sand. It’s about a .39 mile walk from our beach house.
Driving and parking directly on the beach is permissible at Butler Beach. Vehicle access is at A1A / Matanzas Ave, with a small parking fee - See attendant.
4X4 is recommend. Per beach signage.
Butler Beach
St. Augustine Surf School
4085 A1A SGreat for kid’s surf lessons
Sightseeing
These are some of the most well known places to visit in St. Augustine, FL.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier & Courts Park
350 A1A Beach BlvdSt. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
100 Red Cox Dr
Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
1305 N Ponce De Leon BlvdFlagler College
74 King StCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
11 S Castillo DrFountain of Youth Ticket Office
11 Magnolia AveFort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A SSt. Augustine Bike Rentals
125 King St
Matanzas Inlet
Free parking on the west side of the inlet. Great spot for families!
Food scene
Mojo's Tacos
551 Anastasia BlvdVegan options
Great place with consistently tasty food, lots of vegan options too!
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The Manatee Cafe
525 FL-16Great place with consistently tasty food, lots of vegan options too!
The Kookaburra Dondi
4265 A1A SFantastic spot on the beach close to the pier. They have separately listed menu items for vegan/vegetarian food.
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Café Eleven Restaurant & Catering
501 A1A Beach BlvdFantastic spot on the beach close to the pier. They have separately listed menu items for vegan/vegetarian food.
Crave
135 King StFresh healthy food, quick service! Vegan options
The Village Garden Food Truck Park
1480 S Old A1ASalt Life Food Shack
321 A1A Beach BlvdPanama Hattie's
361 A1A Beach BlvdRita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
380 A1A Beach BlvdMellow Mushroom
410 Anastasia BlvdThe Floridian Restaurant
72 Spanish StVegan options lunch and dinner.
Ben & Jerry’s
128 St George StNon dairy selections
Sunset Grille
421 A1A Beach BlvdBuena Onda Cafe
224 West King StreetPlenty of vegan options
Falafel Queen
1080 S Ponce De Leon BlvdVegan options
City Bistro Tea House & Coffee Company
1280 N Ponce De Leon BlvdVegan options listed on menu
Romano's
4010 US-1Beachside Diner
451 A1A Beach BlvdKaliburger
Best burgers, fries and shakes! Lots of vegan options too!
Approximately a 15 minute drive north from our house on A1A. There’s a gas station right next to the plaza. Restaurants are located inside the Publix plaza.
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Publix Super Market at Anastasia Plaza
1033 A1A Beach BlvdApproximately a 15 minute drive north from our house on A1A. There’s a gas station right next to the plaza. Restaurants are located inside the Publix plaza.
Fun family places
Fiesta Falls Miniature Golf
818 A1A Beach BlvdNights of Lights
170 St George StMake sure to book your tour ahead of time!
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park RdGreat spot for family fun and bbq grilling.
Willie Galimore Recreation Center
399 Riberia StCommunity pool available for guest use.
EV Charger
Great spot to supercharge your Tesla vehicle in St. Augustine. It’s close to shopping and food spots.
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St. Augustine Premium Outlets
2700 FL-16Great spot to supercharge your Tesla vehicle in St. Augustine. It’s close to shopping and food spots.