Stefanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park RdBest beach in town. Use the park pass for free entry.
GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center
505 Guana River RdBeautiful walk from ocean to river.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Beautiful gardens.
Historic location of first free African American settlement.
16 locals recommend
Fort Mose Historic State Park
15 Fort Mose TrailHistoric location of first free African American settlement.
Princess Place Preserve
2500 Princess Place RdAnother beautiful park.
Great for local music - mainly bluegrass but visiting acts on the weekend.
12 locals recommend
Mill Top Tavern
19 1/2 St George StGreat for local music - mainly bluegrass but visiting acts on the weekend.
Not for the faint of heart. A smoking bar, live music, dancing, umbrellas in your drink.
36 locals recommend
Tradewinds Lounge
124 Charlotte StNot for the faint of heart. A smoking bar, live music, dancing, umbrellas in your drink.
Lightner Museum
75 King StAmazing building and a cool collection in the museum.
Food scene
Aunt Kates
612 Euclid AveMy favorite seafood on the river.
Great hangout on the river. Food is better at Aunt Kate's but Cap's has the better bar and hangout scene.
246 locals recommend
Cap's On the Water
4325 Myrtle StGreat hangout on the river. Food is better at Aunt Kate's but Cap's has the better bar and hangout scene.
Antonio's New York Style Pizza
164 Highway 17Best Pizza in Town. They also have a location at the beach.
Jack's BBQ
691 A1A Beach BoulevardBest beach bar!
Good food, good drinks, live music on the weekend. Still a local favorite despite the crowds.
105 locals recommend
A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
1 King StGood food, good drinks, live music on the weekend. Still a local favorite despite the crowds.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Saturday Market at the amp!
There are lots of great places and good restaurants. I've tried to recommend local favorites.