A Beautiful Day at Anastasia Island State Park
No trip to St. Augustine is complete without a visit to Anastasia Island. Known for its gorgeous and relaxing beaches, this island is a great way to separate yourself away from the crowds for a bit. This barrier island is also home to Anastasia State Park, with its pristine sandy shoreline and unparalleled beauty. The […]
The Best Things to do in St. Augustine
As the Oldest City in the nation, it is no surprise that there are many fantastic things to do in St. Augustine! From fascinating historic attractions and museums to time at the beach and cocktails, you’ll find it all in our beautiful city on the Atlantic Coast. While it’s a popular day trip from cities […]
The Best Historic District Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida
Casa de Sueños is an intimate bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida, built in the early 1900s. The Inn is centrally located in the Historic District in the Nation’s Oldest City, making it easy to walk to nearby landmarks, popular attractions, delectable restaurants, and much more. Our seven elegant guest rooms are each unique […]
Enjoy the First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine
One of our favorite events in St. Augustine is the First Friday Art Walk. The AGOSA (the Art Galleries of St. Augustine) is a non-profit organization made up of more than 20 art galleries that participate in the First Friday Art Walk and other yearly events centered around nourishing the artistic community in Florida. There’s […]
Plan Ahead for the St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival
The St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival is an annual culinary celebration located in the country’s most beautiful and oldest cities. At this exciting event, you’ll witness talented culinary and beverage professionals in their element. With highlights like celebrity guest chefs, well-known winemakers, local chefs, and local craft adult beverage producers. The year’s festival will […]
The Best St. Augustine Hotel Near Downtown
Our St. Augustine hotel is ready to welcome you to the oldest city in the nation! The St. Francis Inn is located just steps from many of the attractions, points of interest, restaurants, and shops in the historic district. Our bed and breakfast is a part of this dynamic city’s history as well, being built […]
Off the Beaten Track Eats – Smokin' D's BBQ
If there is one thing we talk about at the St. Francis Inn, it’s good eats. With St. Augustine being such a walking town, it’s easy to forget the car and just walk around town, hitting all the downtown restaurants. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, there are some spots that are […]
Rekindle the Romance
Every once in a while, it becomes necessary to take a step back from the everyday minutia of life and take a few days to reconnect with the one you love. St. Augustine is the perfect location to rekindle that spark – we know romance! Book a weekend away from life with us at the […]
Eat, Sleep, Run
Running has been a part of the human formula since prehistoric times. In the beginning, running was used as a means to an end. For example, persistence hunting, where ancient man ran hundreds of miles tracking and hunting for food. The first record of running being used as a sport was in ancient Greece, during […]
Moving Forward Through History
From guest writer Leigh Cort The Oldest Inn in America’s Oldest City Survives Hurricane and Restoration! The historic St. Francis Inn (circa 1791) sees the light at the end of the tunnel with an extensive Inn restoration that has taken nearly 5 months since the force of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. The horrific storm […]