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Salt Marshes and Seafood at Dusk

Start your afternoon with the quiet rhythm of the marshes, grab a bite by the water, and catch the last light of the day.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:24

    Anastasia Watersports

    Pick up a snack or bait from the park store at Anastasia Watersports. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00, so you will have plenty of time before the evening rush.

  2. 17:54

    Anastasia State Park

    Walk 12 minutes northwest to the main area of Anastasia State Park. Spend the next hour wandering the trails through the tidal salt marsh and hammock. The wildlife is active and the air is fresh.

  3. 18:24

    Sunset Grille

    Head to Sunset Grille for dinner. It is a 7-minute walk from the park area. Order American or seafood cuisine while the light is still good. The restaurant is open until midnight, so you can take your time.

  4. 18:54

    Anastasia Beach, St. Augustine, FL

    Walk 16 minutes southeast to Anastasia Beach. Find a spot on the sand to watch the sun set toward the W. The sky will turn gold and pink over the water as the day ends.

Local tip

The park store at Anastasia Watersports is the best place to grab a quick bite if you do not want to wait for dinner. The walk to the beach is short and easy.

Check before you go

  • Anastasia Watersports is open 09:00-18:00.
  • Sunset Grille is open 11:00-24:00.
  • Sunset on 15 October is at 18:54.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Augustine (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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