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Stay in a Spacious “Bring Your Entire Crew” Vacation Home in a Laid-Back Beach Town Just Minutes From Florida’s Top Cultural Destination

August 23, 2026

St. Augustine tops many “Best Of” lists. So much so that we, who usually stay away from towns that are so highly lauded they’ll probably be full of annoying tourists, might consider just staying home. The fact that we rarely revisit a town, and we’ve stayed near St. Augustine four times, speaks large. Recently named by Southern Living as The...

North Atlantic Coast Walkable Vacation Experiences

The Best Place to Stay in an Almost-Secret Beach Town Near St. Augustine: Bring Your Family for Nights of Lights, or Just Pure Relaxation

November 6, 2023

There are few secret places in Florida anymore, but now and then a town pops up that you have never heard of. Granted, some of the destinations’ addresses will say “St. Augustine” even though they’re also just down the street from (can we keep it an almost-secret?) Butler Beach. Crescent Beach. Have you heard of these beachside communities? We’ve found the...

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Your Next Vacation: Happily Busy? Or Totally  Relaxed? Find Both at Island Cottage Inn in Flagler Beach

January 31, 2023

The perfect blend is both, of course. Happily busy: playing in the surf, kayaking, hiking or fishing at the local state parks, restaurant meals, live music venue visits, shopping, perusing museums and galleries. Total relaxation:  At Island Cottage Inn you will find yourself nestling into the tranquil setting with a literal and figurative sigh of relief as you walk through...

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Electric Mokes and 3-wheeled Slingshots: You know you want to drive one! Seaside Adventures – in Jacksonville and St. Augustine – will put you behind the wheel!

August 22, 2022

Even Motortrend wondered, “What the heck is a Moke?” so don’t feel bad for asking. Also, a Slingshot? Isn’t that a drink, or an amusement park ride? You’ve seen them around. The Mokes are cute, they look vintage, but also perfectly brand new. They began as Mini Mokes back in the 1950s and became a symbol of fun-in-the-sun in the...

North Atlantic Coast Walkable Vacation Experiences

Stay in the Coolest Modern Motor Court Boutique Hotel – and Walk to Over Fifteen Restaurants – in St. Augustine!

June 22, 2022

Because vacation = dining out! Or the more accurate equation is: vacation + vacation eating = the necessity to walk some of it off! While staying at The Local St. Augustine boutique hotel you will have so many options you may never want to walk over the Bridge of Lions to the tourist area. We believe that where you stay...

North Atlantic Coast Walkable Vacation Experiences

Check Out This Mid-Century Motor Court Motel in St. Augustine! Best Part? It’s PINK

December 29, 2019

The other best parts are many: firstly, the affordability. St. Augustine is known for offering gorgeous historic lodging options that are often pricey – best for a celebratory trip like an anniversary or birthday. We’re here to prove an anniversary celebration can be just as fun with a “treat yourself” vibe at a mid-century modern motor court motel stay at...

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Brews with a View: Where to Sip a Craft Beer by the Water in Florida

August 28, 2017

When you’re seeking an excellent craft beer the sensation you’re going for is, of course, taste. Not a visual. We’re thinking that’s why most brewpubs are dark and intimate as if you’re hiding from the world while turning inward, eyes closed, sipping that delicious hoppy and bitter, or malty and roasted, cold brew… But this is Florida. And Florida is...

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