FAQs
St Augustine March 26-27
Frequently Asked....
Van
Loading 8:30am -9am Wednesday
Depart: 9am Wed
Returning: 8pm Thurs
Location:
Enterprise back parking lot
at Lake Sumter Landing
As courtesy to Villages employees,
park your vehicles at a distance or in Aldi lot
Use your own discretion
.. i can pick you up if you are risk adverse
Vehicle:
Chrysler MiniVan 6 passenger
Insured coverage
2 Designated Drivers
Primary and Backup
Max cost per rider: $60
Parking
Free:
Marina parking
Lodging parking
Trolly parking w/ticket purchase
behind Visitor Information Center
$20 at each entry but $5 late night
Lodging
Make your own reservations for Wednesday night
(no group rates this year)
Expect $250 for overnight lodging
Basically 3 options
- on-board
-marina
-old town
- On-Board lodging
is included with cost of TDS sail
- Marina lodging
904-825-0003
201 Yacht Club Drive,
St. Augustine, FL
-Old Town lodging
Lodging choices are PLENTIFUL
Tavelocity’s list is standard fare.
Bed and Breckfast blog is specialty list
Here are 3 independent BnBs nested together
south of Flagler College
5min walk to Trolley Stop 10
(904)824-2100
info@pennyfarthinginn.net
83 Cedar St
Saint Augustine, FL, 32084
(904)829-0079
info@CedarHouseInn.com
79 Cedar Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-8209
info@peaceandplentyinn.com
87 Cedar St,
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Wednesday Dinner
"Preferred Seating". (ie, Reservations)
has been confirmed for 8 at O.C.White's
under the name “Villages Sailing Group”
TIme: 6pm Wednesday Night
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Basically 2 options
- Beaches at Vilona
on river, near marina
- O.C.Whites
across from bay, in old town
Marina
> Beaches At Vilano (across bridge). (904) 829-0589
254 Vilano Rd
St. Augustine, FL. 32084
Old Town
> O.C.White's. (trolly stop 16)
118 Avenida Menendez,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Closes 10:30 PM.
Trolley
Tickets $38pp. per day
Hop on-off
Free Parking at Main Station
Search for "St. Augustine Trolley coupons"
Etc...
Adventures Link Lists
Same Order ... as the St. Augustiine Adventures Preferences:
St. George Street (pedestrian)
https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/blog/discover-whats-st-george-street/
also Aviles St is the oldest street in the country, boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries
Trolley - hop on and off $38.47
https://www.hop-on-hop-off-tickets.com/st-augustine-bus-tours
Route Map … buy tickets at window..
https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/map
Lighthouse Maritine Museum
https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
4. Black Raven Pirate Ship cruise
https://youtu.be/N0LA0slqS8k?si=2392fHNfvoYsB1QO
5. Vilano Beach Sunrise/Sunset - Porpoise Point
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/vilano-beach
“”If you're looking for the best place to watch the sunset, you'll want to head to Porpoise Point. Located at the southern tip of Vilano Beach, this secluded spot offers stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a picnic blanket and some snacks,””
6. Flagler college VIRTUAL tour
http://legacy.flagler.edu/blogs/news/historic-virtual-tours
7. VIC Visitors Information Center
https://www.citystaug.com/618/Visitor-Information-Center
Buried History of Mission Communities
https://data-staug.opendata.arcgis.com/apps/e62e9bf65f2340599671150dc735dee3/explore
8. Castillo de San Marcos National Park
https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
passes: https://www.nps.gov/casa/planyourvisit/fees.htm
9. Oldest Store museum
https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/oldest-store-museum-tickets
10. Distillery …self-guided tour/tasting
https://www.staugustinedistillery.com
11. Oldest Wooden School House
https://oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com/
12. Huguenot Cemetary
https://dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/national-register/recent-national-register-listings/huguenot-cemetery/
13. Crafts without Boarders. between marina /old town
https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/crafts-without-borders
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftswithoutborders/
14. Coconut Barrel Artisan Market 15min south of old town
vendors
https://coconutbarrel.com/pages/artisans.
15. Wednesday Pier Farmers Market until 1p. 15min south of old town
https://www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com/
350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
16. Kayak .. dolphins sea turtles manatee 12min from old town
https://kayakingstaugustine.com/
https://kayakingstaugustine.com/kayaking/
night of living lights 90min 6:30p
https://kayakingstaugustine.com/dolphin-tour/
dolphon AM only 9-11am
https://kayakingstaugustine.com/dolphin-tour/
17 St. Johns River Airboat
18. HIstory of Bridge of Lions
https://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/blog/the-bridge-of-lion
19. Lightner Museum ($16)
20. Pirate Museum ($16)
https://www.thepiratemuseum.com/
across from Fort
Even MORE possibilities ...
Art Exhibit:
People & Place: An Intrinsic Connection
by Gail Beveridge
In her oil paintings, Gail Beveridge captures the pristine beaches, salt marshes, pine forests, and cypress swamps of northeast Florida and the individuals interacting with the environment. People & Place explores the human relationship with nature and our vital connection to these special places, inspiring us to experience these natural wonders firsthand. 8-5pm. Free
North of marina, 10min
Racing:
Schedule:
Inshore Racing Series — sailors race their yachts in the Tolomoto River, North of the Vilano Bridge.
Tuesday, March 25 — 9:55am First Warning/Class 1 | 10:10am First Warning/Class 2
Wednesday, March 26 — 9:55am First Warning/Class 1 | 10:10am First Warning/Class 2
Performance Yacht Offshore Series and Cruiser Offshore Series Racing – the “Big Boats” race off the coast in the Atlantic Ocean – outside St. Augustine Inltet. *(Public invited to watch from The Reef Restaurant, Noon – 2:00pm. Limited seating | Call for reservations!)
Thursday, March 27 — 9:55am
Friday, March 28 — 9:55am
Saturday, March 29 — 9:55am