Florida, USA: Jacksonville & St. Augustine
Travel with me to the northeastern coast of Florida for some indie area shopping and dining, reptiles, gorgeous historical buildings, and of course BEACHES.
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Travel with me to the northeastern coast of Florida for some indie area shopping and dining, reptiles, gorgeous historical buildings, and of course BEACHES.
If you're looking for hipster vibes and local eats in Northeastern Florida, swing by Riverside to stroll down Park Street. After iced chai lattes we found this delightful diner with their sweet bourbon glazed ham and eggs paired with tossed herb russet potatoes. Yum for brunch!
As they are old school and don't have a website, plug their address into your GPS to find it.
Derby on Park
1068 Park St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
If you're looking for some shopping, check out the historic downtown district in St. Augustine for a variety of boutiques and outlet stores. This area was and still is known for its vibrant culture; fudge shops, bakeries, seafood restaurants and shops line its edges just waiting for you to explore!
Hands down the best shrimp tacos I've ever eaten. Tucked between busy restaurants, this local seafood restaurant offers a colorful menu that swaps only the type of fish included in each dish. That catch of the day will be announced as you enter, if you can find somewhere to sit.
Definitely check out Catch 27 on your next trip through here. I'd recommend getting a reservation because this place is swarming with locals eager to pop a bottle of wine and enjoy the backyard scene with their St. Augustine neighbors.
The best kept secret of the rich in the Ponte Vedra neighborhood of Jacksonville is the beach at Mickler's Landing. This secret got out eventually, but it still remains one of the least crowded beaches around (in comparison to the overcrowded and dirty Jax Beach).
Grab your body board if the waves are good enough, because they were epic after the hurricane Hermine passed us by.
Can you believe that this stunning campus is actually a school? Specializing in the arts and social sciences but offering other programs as well, this gorgeous historical hotel was transformed into Flagler College in the 1960s.
Formerly the Hotel Ponce de Leon, Henry Flagler had spared no expense in the opulent design of his hotel catered to the wealthy guests of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. You may have heard his name elsewhere, as Mr. Flagler also partnered with the infamous John D. Rockefeller to found the Standard Oil Company.
