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( 904-829-0076;
www.atjourneysend.com
;
89 Cedar St; r $149-199; )
Free from the
granny-ish decor that haunts many St Augustine B&Bs, this pet-friendly, kid-friendly
and gay-friendly spot is outfitted in a chic mix of antiques and modern furniture, and run
by some affable hosts. Breakfast is included.
Casa de Solana
B&B$$$
( 877-824-3555;
www.casadesolana.com
; 21 Aviles St; r $149-279; )
Just off pedestrian-
only Aviles St in the oldest part of town, this utterly charming little inn remains faithful
to its early-1800s period decor. Rooms are a bit small, but price and location make it a
good deal.
Casa Monica
HISTORIC HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 904-827-1888;
www.casamonica.com
; 95 Cordova St; r $179-379; )
Built in
1888, this is
the
luxe hotel in town, with turrets and fountains adding to the Spanish-
Moorish castle atmosphere. Rooms are richly appointed, with wrought-iron beds and
every amenity.
Eating & Drinking
St Augustine has a notable dining scene, though it's also rife with overpriced tourist
traps.
Spanish Bakery
BAKERY$
(
www.thespanishbakery.com
;
42½ St George St; mains $3.50-5.50; 9:30am-3pm)
Through an
arched gate in a table-filled courtyard, this diminutive stucco bakeshop serves em-
panadas, sausage rolls and other conquistador-era favorites. Don't hesitate; they sell out
quick.
Floridian
MODERN AMERICAN$$$
( 904-829-0655;
www.thefloridianstaug.com
; 39 Cordova St; mains $12-20; lunch 11am-3pm
Wed-Mon, dinner 5-9pm Mon-Thu, 5-10pm Fri & Sat)
Though it oozes with hipster-locavore
earnestness, this new farm-to-table restaurant is so friggin' fabulous you won't mind.
The chef-owners serve whimsical neo-Southern creations in an oh-so-cool dining room.
Collage
INTERNATIONAL$$$
$$$
