St. Augustine Guest Houses

CANCELLED – STA City Market
2020-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Fossils of the Sea
2020-07-28 09:00 - 09:45, 2020-07-29 09:00 - 09:45 | Nease Beachfront Park, 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia on a fun and engaging walk and learn how to find and identify the different fossils found on Vilano Beach. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, please register for a walk here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

CANCELLED – Night Market at The Amp
2020-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-07-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-08-05 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Ancient City Beach Yoga
2020-07-29 09:00, 2020-07-30 09:00 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
“Whatever you do in life, yoga shows you how to do it better.” – Chuck Miller. Come and join us beside the ocean for a gentle relaxing flow for an all-ages, all-level class on the beach in front of the beautiful Guy Harvey Resort in St. Augustine Beach, FL. Open to everyone, from first time yogi’s to the advanced practitioner. We offer a great affordable donation-based class to our local community and visitors a like.
Bring your friends, meet new people, or round out a wonderful vacation. Maybe even wear your swimsuit and take a dip after class and have lunch or coffee at the resort in Santiago’s Florida Kitchen! We recommend you bring a large beach towel, blanket, or mat (I bring some blankets if you don’t have one) as well as water, sunglasses or a hat and sunscreen…Lets join together to experience something truly wonderful by improving ourselves through movement, breathwork, and meditation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to be compliant with Phase II of COVID social distancing, classes for now will be limited to 8 people so you must sign up on the Meetup Group page to hold a spot. The sign up for Meetup is free. It just helps me keep a count of how many are coming so we can stay compliant. If you plan on not coming can you please cancel on the Meetup group so that others can take the spot if you can not make it. You must bring your own blanket or beach towel. We will keep with this plan until we move to the next phase. I am so excited to finally be able to meet again!
All classes are weather permitting, so make sure to check class event at least one hour before event time.

5th Annual Bikini Race
2020-07-31 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-01 13:00 | St. Augustine Yacht Club, 442 Ocean Vista Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. Augustine Sailing Sisters (SASS) is a local group of sailing women who encourage each other to improve themselves and others in our community. SASS celebrates 5 years in 2020 and will hold their 5th annual SASS Bikini Race on August 1, open to female sailing teams.
Friday, July 31, 5-8pm – Zoom Launch Party (tentative)
We are working out the details of an interactive ZOOM launch party!! Certainly a first, so check back for details. Register to race and don’t miss the chance to SEE everyone on ZOOM on Friday, July 31 at 5:00pm. Details on the ZOOM login will be posted when they are available! Can’t wait!
Saturday, August 1, 9:30-10:30am – Skipper’s Meeting
St. Augustine Yacht Club. 442 Ocean Vista Ave. View on Map

Skipper +1 in attendance for racing rules
Register in person if you have not registered
Race requirement: Woman at the helm for the duration of the race 50% or more female crew on board timing penalty for men on board
Pickup registration packet
Pickup t-shirts orders for your crew
Limited inventory of T-shirts will be available for sale ($20/ea)

Saturday, August 1, 1pm – Start of Race
Intracoastal Waterway. Marker 55. View on Map

Visit Kingfish Grill and watch racers depart Camachee Cove for the starting line!
The best viewing location of the starting line for the race is on the north side of the Francis and Mary Usina Bridge, aka the Vilano Bridge.
Kingfish Grill offers a great viewing location for the afternoon where you can enjoy a full menu of food and drinks for the entire duration of the race.
Awards and reception immediately following the race at St. Augustine Yacht Club.

Saturday, August 1, 5pm – Awards and Reception
St. Augustine Yacht Club. 442 Ocean Vista Ave. View on Map

Dinner menu items will be available for purchase
Cash bar
Awards for All Female Crew and Mixed Crew
Limited inventory of T-shirts will be available for sale ($20/ea)

Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge
2020-08-01, 2020-08-02, 2020-08-03, 2020-08-04, 2020-08-05, 2020-08-06, 2020-08-07, 2020-08-08 | VIRTUAL
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge was created to encourage everyone to keep moving and push through these hot summer days. This online community of runners, walkers and joggers, will motivate each other throughout the rest of the summer. Yes, you heard it correctly. This will be a 5 week challenge, hence the name “Sweatin’ Out The Summer.” All participants will receive a shirt and a sweet finisher medal.
The Sweatin’ Out The Summer Challenge will be from August 1 – September 7. Run, walk, jog, hike, skip, treadmill etc. Any intentional on foot sweat shesh with start and stop verification. Track and total your miles with us…
The goal is to go as many miles as you possibly can, or want, or think you want. There is no amount too little, or too many. You can’t lose with this challenge! Jump start to better fitness? Or training for 5k, 10k, Half or Full Marathon? Register now for the Sweatin’ Out the Summer Challenge! No matter your speed, no matter your location, no matter your experience–you can & you will challenge yourself! By registering now you will receive sweet race swag: a custom T-shirt and finisher’s medal, plus you can print your own personal race bib!
✔ Run or walk on trails, treadmills, cities, beaches. You choose.
Register @ https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Anywhere/SweatinOutTheSummerChallenge
To sweeten the deal, you can set your own personal distance goal! A mile every day? 75 miles a week? This Challenge can be a start for you to just move each day. This Challenge can get you ready for long runs. You set the goal. If you reach a total of 50 miles your T-shirt will announce your accomplishment! We will have T-shirts for all! – 50 Mile Club, 100 Mile Club,150 Mile Club, 200 Mile Club, and the 250 Mile Club!
RaceSmith will host a Facebook group to help motivate you to press through 5 weeks of moving. We will share pics, posts, accomplishments & struggles along with you. Click here to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sweatinoutthesummer
Register today. Price increases 7/27. There’s even a Referral Rewards program. If you get 5 friends to join you will receive a $20 refund or if you get 10 friends to join you will get a $40 refund.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-08-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2020-08-08 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month.

STA City Market
2020-08-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.

Virtual Florida Master Naturalist – Environmental Interpretation
2020-08-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
Adults of all knowledge and skill levels are invited to join us to learn about environmental interpretation. Participants of this course will gain deeper insight into how exhibits are made, effective presentation crafting, and the components of a successful guided program. The course is entirely online and is comprised of twice a week classes and guided assignments to be completed on your own. To register or for more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

St. Augustine Lighthouse + Farm Share Food Distribution Event
2020-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Belk, Ponce De Leon Mall, 2121 US-1 South, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Saint Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, a nonprofit organization, is proud to partner with Farm Share and we are excited to announce that on August 4th, we are hosting an event for St Johns County Residents that will provide food to individuals and families in need.

St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, is an agency event partner with Farm Share* and we will be distributing 42,000 lbs. of food to individuals and families in St. Augustine.
Drive-thru food distribution will occur in the parking lot of the Ponce de Leon Mall in front of Belk Department Store, St. Augustine and will be from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday August 4th.
To maintain CDC guidelines the distribution will be drive-thru only.
All vehicles will enter the Belk parking lot on US 1, St Augustine and will be directed to the distribution, where the organizations’ staff and volunteers will place the food in recipient’s trunk.
The distribution of food is on a first-come, first-served basis to include produce, non- perishable foods, dairy and other items. In addition, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum will be donating and distributing 600 new school backpacks with supplies for local children.
To adhere to the COVID-19 CDC guidelines for health and safety, all volunteers will wear gloves and masks, and the attendee must remain in their vehicle and open their trunk when it is their turn in line to receive items.

“The need in our community continues to grow, and has been made worse by the pandemic, loss of jobs, and loss of income. As a non-profit organization, we are honored to give back to those in our local community who are in need.” Said Kathy Fleming, Executive Director, St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.
In collaboration with others and through generous in-kind contributions from businesses in our local community, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and our partners are able to provide this much need help and support to others.
DATE: AUGUST 4, 2020
LOCATION: ST. AUGUSTINE, PONCE DE LEON MALL, BELK DEPT. STORE PARKING LOT
TIME: 9AM – NOON
*Special thanks to Farm Share, who makes this food distribution possible. Established in 1991, Farm Share is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization works daily to make sure that food-insecure Floridians receive the food and support they need. Last year, Farm Share distributed more than 88 million pounds of food to more than 17.5 million households residing in all of Florida’s 67 counties. Of the 88 million pounds of food distributed, more than 20 million pounds were fresh healthy fruits and vegetables.

Featured image via the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

Adult Yoga at the Pier
2020-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Are you looking to strengthen and increase your flexibility all while getting into shape? We are now offering eight week yoga sessions at $25 per session. Space is limited and each session will be offered to 20 participants. Participants are required to wear comfortable exercise attire and tennis shoes or grip socks and bring a water bottle, yoga mat, and a towel to each class. Register for Adult Yoga classes. For more information, contact Ashley Brown at abrown@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0379.

Sunset Stroll
2020-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about the different flora and fauna found in Vaill Point Park while enjoying the sunset. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is free and open to all ages. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, you must register here for this walk. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0348.

Liqui Moly ProWatercross National Tour
2020-08-08 09:15 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Liqui Moly ProWatercross National Tour will make its first trip to Northeast Florida with two days of racing at Vilano Beach on August 8-9. Airstream Ventures has partnered with the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau to bring the event to the area, with more than 400 hotel rooms expected to be booked through the event and a nationally televised show recapping the event on CBS Sports Network.
“We are happy to be hosting ProWatercross tour stop in St. Augustine, one of the oldest cities in the country,” said AJ Handler, Chairman of ProWatercross. “Vilano Beach is a beautiful venue that will provide great views of the race and a unique experience for our racers.”
The races will be the third event for ProWatercross this season, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Each day features more than six hours of action off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, with the entire course visible from the shore – making a unique experience for all attendees.
“The Visitors and Convention Bureau is excited about the opportunity to show off our spectacular beaches and genuine hospitality to the ProWatercross teams and their families,” said Richard Goldman, President & CEO of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches VCB.
ProWatercross is a not-for-profit that is focused on safety education, preserving the environment, and amateur competition. They open the event on Saturday morning with practice starting at 9:15 before races in the late afternoon. On Sunday, the racing starts at 8:45am.
“We are excited to add another sports event to our area in bringing ProWatercross to Vilano Beach,” said Alan Verlander, Founder and CEO of Airstream Ventures. “Thanks to AJ with ProWatercross and Richard and his team at the VCB, we are going to provide a first-class experience and look forward to making this an annual event. Bringing another national televised event for our region continues the push to make our area of Florida a true sports destination.”

Photography by Jessica Waters
