Author Archives: Q-tips

SPANISH TRAIL MARKER – Erected in 1928, this coquina ball is the Zero Milestone. It marks the eastern end of the Old Spanish Trail, the first transcontinental road from St. Augustine to San Diego, CA. This is a “look only” … Continue reading →

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum The lighthouse was built in 1874. Became Florida’s first lighto9use in 1824. Take the trolley to trolley stop #15 (the beach bus stop) the bus takes you to the beach and the longer route to … Continue reading →

ST. AUGUSTINE Saint Augustine is a vacation spot—you’ll find classic hotels and intimate restaurants. Mrs. Q says: Those can be a dime a dozen, though. What sets Saint Augustine apart is its history—it’s the oldest European settlement in the U.S. … Continue reading →

SOUTHERN OAKS INN -2800 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 342-2354 – www.southernoaksinnstaug.com Q-Tips say: Come here and be impressed. Southern Oaks is clean, neat and nicely managed and is pet-friendly with a pool. Close to … Continue reading →

RAINTREE RESTAURANT – 102 San Marco Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-7211 – raintreerestaurant.com Q-Tips say: Oh Yes, this was good.
Great food, drinks, service, ambiance, inside/outside seating. We began with sharing Tuna Carpaccio and a cup Lobster/Red pepper … Continue reading →

SCHOONER’S SEAFOOD HOUSE – 3560 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 826-0233 – www.schooners-seafood.com Q-Tips say: Schooner’s is a restaurant recommended by locals. We had the “Special” of the day, 12 Fried Shrimp $8.99 Choice of … Continue reading →

HARRY’S Seafood/Bar Grill – 46 Avenida Menendez., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-7765 – www.hookedonharrys.com Q-Tips say: We asked some of the locals for recommendations and this was one. Service was ok but the server did not take off the … Continue reading →

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery … Continue reading →

PIZZALLEY’S Restaurant 117 Saint George St., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 825-2627- Q-Tips say: – Stopped for a glass of wine and Bruchetta-was ok for what we wanted at the time. There is a person handing out samples of pizza … Continue reading →

FLAGLER COLLEGE – 74 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-2424 www.flagler.edu Q-Tips say: A must see/do. The 45 minute tour given by a student is worth taking. Yes, you are correct, I believe it was $10.00 pp but … Continue reading →