St. Augustine/ Vilano Beach Florida

This area of Florida is located about 20 miles south of Jacksonville and about 70 miles north of Daytona. St. Augustine has an old Florida charm that draws many visitors each year. Well known for its historical features there are many attractions to see. Submitted by Twila W.

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Vilano Beach is seperated from St. Augustine by the intercoastal waterway. It is one of the few beaches in Florida that still has natural sand that has not been trucked in from other beaches. A beachcomber can find many seashells still entacted and those with the keenest of eyes can even find small fossilized sharks teeth.



St. George Street located in downtown St. Augustine. This street is filled with hundreds of small shops and restaurants. Many of the buildings are from the original colony and the oldest schoolhouse in America is still standing there today.



The Pier at Vilano Beach has recently gone through renovations. Benches, sunshades, and sculptures are just a few of the new touches found on the pier. The end of the pier boasts an exceptional view of the intercostal waterway and the shore of St. Augustine.



Bridge of Lions is an old draw bridge that connects downtown St. Augustine with St. Augustine beach. The bridge has marble statues of lions and watch towers with tiled roofs. Renovations and reconstructions have begun on the bridge to try and preserve its history.



Benito's Pizza and Pasta is a small italian restaurant that is run by an Italian family that migrated from New Jersey to St. Augustine. The serve homemade pasta dishes and pizza. One of their most unique dishes is the pink alfredo sauce.