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The Pink Hen Local Guide · Itineraries

The Perfect Three Days in St. Augustine

Three unhurried days, mostly on foot, built only from places in our own guides.

Curated by your hosts at Pink Hen House

This plan keeps the car parked for two of the three days. Swap the order around the weather — save the beach for the sunniest day.

Morning to evening

Day one — The old city

Coffee at Cornerstone Cafe, then follow our historic downtown walk: the Lightner Museum, Flagler College, St. George Street and the Castillo. Finish with a cocktail downtown.

  1. No. 1250 feet from the cottage

    Cornerstone Cafe

    Our neighbor for coffee, breakfast or lunch — a cozy, locally owned Lincolnville spot.

    Directions ↗

  2. No. 2

    Castillo de San Marcos

    The 17th-century Spanish fort on the waterfront.

    Directions ↗

  3. No. 3

    Prohibition Kitchen

    From our Craft Cocktails guide.

    Directions ↗

Morning to evening

Day two — Island day

Cross the Bridge of Lions to Anastasia State Park, 2.5 miles from the cottage, for beach, dunes and trails. On the way back, stop at Old Coast Ales on Anastasia Island. The shed at the cottage has beach equipment and coolers.

  1. No. 42.5 miles from the cottage

    Anastasia State Park

    Beach, dunes and trails across the Bridge of Lions.

    Directions ↗

  2. No. 5

    Old Coast Ales

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Brunch to sunset

Day three — Lincolnville and slow pleasures

Brunch close to home, a tour at the St. Augustine Distillery (10-minute walk), then an evening in the backyard hot tub.

  1. No. 610 min walk from the cottage

    St. Augustine Distillery

    Tours and tastings in a restored ice plant.

    Directions ↗

  2. No. 7

    Dog Rose Brewing Company

    Right in Lincolnville — try the Lincolnville Lager.

    Directions ↗

On the map

Where it all is, from the Hen House

The hen marks our block in Lincolnville. Walking times appear only where we have measured them.

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Businesses change — check hours and reservations before you go.

An Invitation

Come stay at the Hen House

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den sleeper, and a backyard hot tub — steps from the heart of the oldest city. We’d love to host you.

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