🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from Tampa, FL
Historic Cobblestones & Maritime Charm
Wander centuries-old cobblestone streets and maritime villages where Spanish colonial history meets charming coastal culture.
Day 1 — St. AugustineDay 2 — Fernandina Beach
Day 1 — St. Augustine
Day 1 — St. Augustine
🚗 3 hr 17 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Tampa, FL → St. Augustine
3 hr
St. Augustine — Castillo de San Marcos & St. George Street
★ Reviews →Tour the 17th-century Spanish fortress, then stroll the historic cobblestone district exploring colonial architecture and local shops.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
Experience New Orleans-inspired Creole and Cajun flavors in an atmospheric restaurant that captures the vibrant spirit of the French Quarter.
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Afternoon
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Drive
St. Augustine → Anastasia State Park
9 min
Anastasia State Park
★ Reviews →Hike maritime hammock trails through coastal scrub, spot native wildlife, and walk pristine beach shoreline. Climb the historic coquina quarry observation tower for panoramic ocean views.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Anastasia State Park → Columbia Restaurant
8 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Columbia Restaurant
Savor authentic Spanish and Cuban cuisine in a historic, family-owned restaurant that has been a cultural landmark since 1905.
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Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront
On the Matanzas Bay waterfront in the heart of historic St. Augustine — the Hilton sits where Spanish colonial history meets the modern city. Rooms with bay views, a short walk to the Castillo de San Marcos and St. George Street, and a pool deck facing the Bridge of Lions.
Day 2 — Fernandina Beach
Day 2 — Fernandina Beach
🚗 2 hr driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
St. Augustine → Fernandina Beach
1 hr 28 min
Fernandina Beach — Centre Street & Fernandina Historic District
★ Reviews →Explore the Victorian architecture along Centre Street, then tour the Fernandina Museum of History to uncover the island's pirate heritage.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Sliders Seaside Grill
Enjoy casual beachfront dining with fresh seafood while soaking in the laid-back coastal atmosphere of a quintessential Florida beach town.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Fernandina Beach → Fort Clinch State Park
17 min
Fort Clinch State Park
★ Reviews →Explore the brick Civil War–era fort with cannons and period rooms, then stroll nature trails along the Amelia River. Watch for dolphins and wading birds from scenic riverside overlooks.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Fort Clinch State Park → The Patio at 5th and Ash Restaurant
15 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
The Patio at 5th and Ash Restaurant
Dine under the stars in an intimate, artistic setting that showcases innovative cuisine and local creative culture.
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Fernandina Beach is 3h 49m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.
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