Great Park. Large scale park with plenty to keep your kids entertained. Good amount of shade to…read morekeep you protected from the sun and if not there is covered seating. Parking is decent and their are public restrooms that are in decent condition. A good place to let your kiddos burn energy if the weather isn't too hot.

Nice resting place by the pond. Wasn't hard to locate as…read moreI'd looked up location prior. Cemetery was well kept and a nice employee answered questions that our group had about other graves.

If you're traveling on Main Street (17) to get from the Northside into Oceanway (even farther into…read morethe Northaide or vice-versa, then you're going to cross over the Trout River Bridge. There's nothing fancy or extraordinary about this bridge. It's not uncommon to see people fishing around the area of the bridge. I'm not one who fishes, so I can't say for fact, but it seems like a good place to fish if that's your thing because so many people are here doing it. If you look to the west while crossing the bridge. You can see I-95. There are also houseboats docked by the bridge. Once upon a time ago, I had a friend who lived in one of them. There once was a half sunk boat here from one of our hurricanes or tropical storms that was impossible to miss. It was left that way for years and years and years. I always wondered why the city never did anything about it. Well, someone finally did something about it because the boat is now gone. I have to say that now I miss seeing that half sunk boat. I guess I got use to it without even realizing it. Make sure you do the speed limit crossing this bridge because going southbound, the speed limit drops drastically as soon as the bridge ends, and cops tend to enjoying setting up speed traps here.

This little bridge isn't anything fancy, but it gets the job done... Just about any time you cross…read morethis bridge you'll see people fishing along the railing.... I'm not sure if this is a good fishing spot or not, although the numerous people doing so leads me to believe it is.

219 steps up and 219 steps down. Truly a special place to get to visit! I've climbed the lighthouse…read moremany times over the years and no matter what it is always so special! Yes it can get warm and sweaty inside on a hot and humid summer day. No it is not a simple few steps either. It can be difficult if you don't pace yourself and drink water. St. Augustine has always been such a special place for family and I. Every time we climb to the top the views are always special. Every ticket helps to conserve the lighthouse and the area around it.

Spoiler alert: I think this is a must see while visiting St Augustine! Wasn't sure what to expect…read morefrom the lighthouse visit. The fee at first seemed a little steep. But, it was worth every penny of it (see last paragraph for additional things to see on the property). This lighthouse was lovingly restored by a group of passionate people- who also kept the property from being razed and becoming condominiums! The preservation work is ongoing and informative. The history is very interesting- you will see it as you climb the stairs up the lighthouse. One story about a cat and a parachute was particularly interesting. The staff member at the top of the lighthouse was very informative. The glass prisms making up the light part are amazingly beautiful, and so are the views from the top of surrounding Anastasia Island! The lighthouse itself maybe the main draw, but the property offers much more to visit. There is an archeological preservation building - which you can enter and discover how they preserve historical items. There is the lighthouse keepers house to explore. Several small sailing boats are on the premises with information regarding their history,and also a short trail through native trees and plants. A small restaurant/ snack bar is also located on the premises.

Had an amazing time walking down St. George Street in St. Augustine. It's one of those places that…read moreinstantly pulls you in with its charm and history. The whole street is packed with character, from the old style buildings and brick walkways to all the unique shops, restaurants, and little hidden spots along the way. We spent a good amount of time just exploring and browsing, and every corner had something interesting. There are plenty of places to grab a snack, a drink, or just sit and people watch, and everything feels very walkable and relaxed since it's pedestrian only. The atmosphere is what really makes it special. There's a constant mix of music, laughter, and energy, but it still feels laid back and fun instead of overwhelming. You really get a sense of old St. Augustine history blended with a lively modern vibe. Overall, St. George Street is a must visit if you're in the area. Great for walking, shopping, eating, or just soaking in the scenery. Easy five stars and a place we'd happily come back to again.

This review has been sitting idle for a while but unknown why since this street is 90% why I love…read moreSt Augustine. Pure fun walking along the one mile long pedestrian only corridor with boutique shops, bars, restaurants and deep Florida history lining both sides. Recommend highly to stay at the boutique hotel St George Inn. The street is very busy during the day and most shops close early and at dark the area gets flooded with students from the Flagler College nearby. A few kiosks selling ghost tours through the haunted St Augustine area in a trolly or the walking tour through the old jail. Yes, we got sucked in on two different occassions and slightly boring but not pricey. Located at the North end of the street, take two hours out of your day to visit the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument but beware the excessive heat in summer time - really cool cannons though. Fun times always on St George Street in St Augustine.

A love of history and religious significance brought us here. The Spanish founded Saint Augustine…read morehere in 1565 - 55 years before the Pilgrims! (Can't believe this was hardly mentioned in my schooling.). History abounds overseas, but this site lets you sample a bit of history here: the first Thanksgiving, site of the oldest Catholic Church, first mass. Definitely pilgrimage worthy. For anyone, it's a peaceful, relaxing break as well. The grounds are lovely and well maintained, a walking path goes throughout. A church, museum and chapel are on the premises. The Great Cross is immense and striking. Parking is free and available, a St Augustine rarity. A memorable part of our St Augustine visit.

Mission of Nombre de Dios is a peaceful and beautiful place that really captures the history and…read morespirit of St. Augustine. Walking the grounds feels calm and meaningful, with so much to take in from the monuments to the waterfront views. The Great Cross stands tall and is even more impressive in person. It's a great spot to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the scenery. Everything is well kept and easy to explore, making it a nice stop whether you're into history or just looking for a quiet place to walk. Easy five stars. A must visit when you're in the area.

An interesting history. I would love to see images of the original approaches to the Fuller Warren…read morebefore the Expressway System was built - would love to see images of all Jacksonville bridge approaches before the expressway system was built. Did the Fuller Warren end at Gilmore Street on the west side? Did the Acosta and Fuller Warren end at San Marco Avenue on the south end? Did the Main Street Bridge originally end at Kings Drive on the south side? Did the Matthews Bridge end at Chaseville Road (University Blvd) on the east side of the river? In depth imagery of the development of Jacksonville's road system from 1920 or so would be extremely interesting. Imagery of Jacksonville's development prior to 1920 would be quite interesting too. I've exhausted Pinterest......

I probably go over this bridge more than any other bridge in town. Traffic flows well over this…read morebridge unless it's a weekday during the 8am and 5pm rush hour.... if that's the case, have patience! Since they finished the renovations (and I honestly thought they never would), things are much better. I say renovations, but it's actually an entirely brand new bridge. I still remember the old Fuller Warren which was a draw bridge and I had to cross it every day going back and forth to work. it seemed like it would never fail that just before I was about to cross in the morning on the way to work, some idiot in their little sail boat would be going under making the draw bridge go up. I can't tell you how many times I was late to work because of that. LOL I always thought those people were so inconsiderate to stop all of us trying to get to work. Couldn't they have planned their little leisurely sail at a different time? LOL I digress..... Love the new bridge now that it's completely and I love what they've done with all the new ramps and flyaways (not sure if that's a real term, but it's what I call them) connecting I-10 and I-95 on the westside of the bridge. It did take forever to do it, but now that it's completely, it's great! Also, if you're new to town or just visiting, the view of downtown at night when crossing from the west is just fabulous! I still remember the first time I crossed this bridge like it was yesterday (it was in April of 1997). I was born and raised in a small town and had never seen such a sight. I drove over the bridge from the west at night and looked to my left and saw downtown all lit up.... it was breathtaking. I said to myself right then and there, "I'm moving to this city!" Two months later, I did!

Marijuana smell in the entire building. Loud neighbors. Unhealthy to live here until they fix the…read moresmoke issue.

Actually got to check out the inside of the this building during One Spark and it's pretty cool!…read moreDidn't realize how big it is. Definitely awesome to look up and check out elevator shaft that went all the way up to the top. Mark B. got a great shot & took an amazing picture of it. It has tons of potential with good bones. Felt lucky to get a chance see a Jacksonville building from the past in all its glory today and look forward to going again.

This was such a fascinating place to tour. You have to make a reservation to tour and the time is…read morevery limited. The history about how this castle came to be is a story worth hearing. I loved hearing about the engineering design.

Just about 10 minutes north outside of historic St. Augustine is a unique castle that sits back…read morefrom the main road among trees and hedges. Sadly, the owner and creator of Castle Otttis, Kendle Icke, passed away in July 2023. However, his son, who lives on the property does conduct tours for small groups of people who have reservations. His tours are very interesting with information on how the castle came to be. Apparently, Mr. Icke had a couple of dreams about a castle in great detail, which he shared with a builder friend of his. The friend encouraged him to build it and agreed to help him. They were able to get donated building materials to work with. Mr. Icke built the castle in the image of old castles in Ireland and dedicated it to his wife. Castle Ottis was built between 1984-1988. The Ickes also had a home on the property to the left of the castle. We took the tour with a small group of people, which worked out very well. There are 3 levels if you count the rooftop, where you will see gorgeous panoramic views of the ocean. This is a castle based on 1000 year old Irish castles. The tour is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. A must see if you are in St. Augustine. It is a magical experience. There are special events held at the castle, like weddings or anniversaries. It is also great for photography opportunities. This is a one of a kind opportunity. Please note that Castle Otttis does not have handicapped accessibility. Parking is available on the property for the guests. You are allowed to take pictures inside the castle.