Page 13 - OCL October 2017 Old City Life Magazine

is centrally located close to downtown and the beaches and offers 1,600 acres of rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife. It costs $8 per vehicle to get in, but is well worth the price. It’s home to one of the quietest stretches of beach in the area and has an on- site restaurant, Island Beach Shop and Grill, plus a gift shop for sunscreen, sunglasses, or other beach items you might have forgotten to pack. The park also boasts camping, nature trails, boat rentals, fishing, and birding, so plan to spend your entire day exploring one of the area’s most beautiful locales. Head back to your hotel or B&B for a quick shower and change of clothes before driving up to the Reef Restaurant, Aunt Kate’s, or Beaches at Vilano, all popular waterfront restaurants offering coastal cuisine pairing fresh local seafood with traditional Southern and Mediterranean flavors.
“ WHETHER YOU’RE STAYING FOR A FEW DAYS OR A SEASON, THE NATION’S OLDEST CITY HAS PLENTY TO SEE AND DO – ENSURING A FUN-FILLED AND MEMORY-
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DAY 3 – FOOD & DRINK TOURS
With hundreds of bars and restaurants dotted throughout St. Augustine and the surrounding areas, it’s easy to spend an entire day focused on the art of food and drink. Hop on Old Town Trolley for a sightseeing tour and easy on and off to area attractions. Whetstone Chocolates offers daily tasting tours, and located just around the corner is the San Sebastian Winery, which also offers daily tours of their facility and an extensive tasting of their award-winning Florida wines. A short walk or easy trolley ride is St. Augustine Distillery. This small-batch distillery housed in a
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