Romantic Activities in St. Augustine, FL

love in the sand

Why celebrate love just on Valentine’s Day when every day is filled with romance in beautiful St. Augustine? Check out this list of romantic activities available our beautiful city.

 

1. Horse and Carriage Ride - Enjoy a leisurely tour with a knowledgeable guide with a beautiful horse and carriage and get a much more intimate experience with your loved one while learning more about our historic city.

 

2. Our beautiful beaches are always a wonderful place to walk, bask in the sun, and just spend quiet time together taking in the sight and sound of ocean waves crashing on the beach, the shore birds, and the beautiful scenery.

 

3. We have many restaurants that provide a romantic experience for couples. Check out Collage, Michael's, Raintree, or Preserved.

 

4. The San Sebastian Winery offers tours and tastings, and on the weekends, the Cellar Upstairs Wine, Jazz, and Blues Bar is a fun spot for adult beverages, appetizers, great music, and dancing along with beautiful views.

 

5. The Ice Plant, set in a 1927 industrial building, offers locally sourced dishes & seasonal cocktails along with a historic atmosphere for quality time with your partner.

 

6. For the early birds, our beaches and the historic bayfront offer gorgeous sunrises. What could be more romantic? For the late risers, our sunsets are pretty spectacular as well!

 

7. Just a few miles south is Washington Oaks State Park, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, which preserves 425 acres of coastal scenery along State Road A1A.  The Park's eastern boundary holds one of the largest outcroppings of coquina rock on the Atlantic Ocean, creating a picturesque boulder-strewn beach (a great spot for a couple's photo!) It is within the hammock that 20 acres of formal gardens are sculpted from the landscape to create an amazing place to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature. 

 

8. A walk around our beautiful and historic downtown area is always a lovely way to spend time together taking in the Colonial architecture as well as the varied museums, restaurants, and shops. A stroll down pedestrians only St. George St. is always a nice walk and don't forget to get some fudge or a caramel apple from Kilwin's! Whetstone's on King Street also offers decadent treats and tasting tours.  

 

9. St. Augustine Sailing offers a captained charter for an adventure out in the water. They have a range of different sizes of boats that go out for 2, 3, or 4 hours. Celebrate your love together on this private water excursion. Other fun water activities are available such as eco-tours, parasailing, and larger tour boats.

 

10. Are you and your loved one avid bicyclists? St. Augustine features over 150-miles of dedicated bike trails and bike-friendly streets. From nature trails giving you the Old Florida experience, historic St. Augustine, to the Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail, there are plenty of opportunities for a perfect bike date.

 

After a romantic day together, coming back to your beautiful and spacious condo at Ocean Village Club is the perfect end to your day!