St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the United States — founded in 1565, more than 50 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. It's the regional cultural anchor for Northeast Florida, about 45 minutes from Welaka by car. Most people don't need an introduction to St. Augustine itself.

What this directory adds for St. Augustine is the working-businesses list — the restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and lodging options that locals from the surrounding river towns actually use. St. Augustine Distillery in the historic West King district. Dog Rose Brewing Co. Old Coast Ales. Saint Augustine Shores Golf Club. The Magnolia. If you're staying in Welaka and planning a day trip to St. Augustine, these are the places worth pinning. The historic district is fully covered by other directories — what's listed here is the supporting cast that makes a week in the region work.