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Best Seafood Restaurants in St. Augustine Florida to visit near our bed and breakfast

The Best Seafood Restaurants in St. Augustine

Florida cuisine is all about fresh flavors, colorful plating, and vibrant meals that make you want to keep splashing in the ocean—which you’ll find all of at the best seafood restaurants in St. Augustine. Much of the culinary world in St. Augustine is influenced by Latin and Caribbean cultures, as well as Southern comfort dishes

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Forgotten Tonic and more romantic bars in St. Augustine

Forgotten Tonic & More Romantic Bars in St. Augustine

While the Nation’s Oldest City is known for its Spanish architecture, stunning golden sands, and historical landmarks, there’s something particularly romantic about the atmosphere in St. Augustine. There are so many intimate spaces for a quiet date night and cocktails out on the town. One of our favorite places is Forgotten Tonic, a cozy neighborhood

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Collage Restaurant and more romantic restaurants in St Augustine

Dinner at Collage Restaurant St Augustine

Dining out is such an important part of a couples getaway, and one of our go-to romantic restaurants in St Augustine is Collage Restaurant. Listed on OpenTable’s “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America” multiple times, you’re bound to have a flavorful and unforgettable meal at Collage Restaurant during your stay. The menu reflects global influences

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Romantic Getaway in St. Augustine

Romantic Getaway in St. Augustine: Best Activities for a Couples

White sand beaches, historic architecture tours, elegant candlelit dinners, and spa days: this is what the best romantic getaway in St. Augustine entails! Florida is such a beautiful place for a vacation or honeymoon, and so many activities are tailored for couples to reconnect and unwind to the sound of the ocean. There’s just something

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Things to do in St. Augustine, photo of the old town trolley tour

The Best Wintertime Things to do in St. Augustine

The Nation’s Oldest City is a charming and historic coastal town with plenty of activities to enjoy during the winter months—there are so many fun things to do in St. Augustine! If the weather report is starting to turn in your part of the country, a Florida getaway is just what you need for mild

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Breweries in St. Augustine, photo of a beer tasting

The Best Breweries in St. Augustine

After a full day exploring the historical attractions, sandy beaches, and stunning architecture in the Nation’s Oldest City, there’s nothing better than grabbing a beer with friends. Thankfully, there’s a great selection of craft breweries in St. Augustine to do just that! While there isn’t a long list of these brewing establishments, it’s all about

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St. Augustine restaurants to visit in 2023, a happy couple enjoying a craft tropical drink in Florida

The Top Ten St. Augustine Restaurants

One of the best parts of vacation is dining out at great restaurants. Luckily, there are plenty of incredible St. Augustine restaurants to explore. As America’s oldest city, we’ve certainly been around long enough to refine our tastes. So you’ll also find a lot of variation in the cuisine around St. Augustine, but it’s a

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Things to do in Downtown St. Augustine, aerial photo of the downtown area of St. Augustine Florida

The Best Things to do in Downtown St. Augustine in 2023

One of the best reasons to visit the Nation’s Oldest City is the ease with which you can explore. The majority of all the most exciting things to do in Downtown St. Augustine are in an easily accessible, extremely walkable, compact area. You’ll find remarkable architecture, amazing dining opportunities, and fascinating historical monuments and museums

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Winter in Florida, pretty couple at the beach watching the sunset

Winter in Florida: Get Romantic in St. Augustine

There’s something magical about winter in Florida, especially in the Nation’s Oldest City of St. Augustine. The city is awash in sparkling lights, the beaches are less crowded, and there’s romance in the air at every turn. It’s one of the best times to plan a relaxing and quiet getaway on the Atlantic coast. While

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fall in Florida

Experience Fall in Florida at our Historic B&B

The weather in St. Augustine is terrific all year round, but if you haven’t ever experienced fall in Florida, you’ve been missing out. The temperatures hover around the mid-60s to low 70s, the days are sunny and bright, and you’ll find fewer crowds in the popular downtown destinations. Autumn is also a fantastic time in

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Experience Nights of Lights

Stay two consecutive weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) between Nov 18, 2023 through Jan. 27, 2024 and receive a free Evening Nights of Lights Trolley Tour, including a pair of complimentary magical viewing glasses per guest.

Historic St. Augustine

Give The Gift of Casa de Sueños This Christmas

Give your loved one a very special gift of a stay at Casa de Sueños.  We offer gift certificates in many amounts.