St. Augustine, Fla. (April 23, 2025) – Sometimes, girls just want to have fun, and Florida's Historic Coast offers tons of ways to get away and enjoy a fabulous gal's getaway.

Live the beach fantasy with 42 miles of pristine beaches. Book a suite at the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort and enjoy unfettered access to St. Augustine Beach. Walk next door to the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market for shopping, or head north up the beach to Anastasia State Park and rent paddleboards and kayaks. Grab lunch in a tiki hut over the water at the Conch House Marina Resort and enjoy the breezes off the Intracoastal Waterway.

Friends who love food can embark on a foodie's dream trip on Florida's Historic Coast. Grab tastes of all the local flavors at City Gate Spirits, Whetstone Chocolate Tasting Tour, the Tasting Tours, and Florida Water Tours' Wine Tasting Cruise. There's no shortage of elevated dining experiences, including the acclaimed Catch 27 offering local seafood in Historic Downtown St. Augustine. Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen creates classic cocktails with unique flair in its hidden Charlotte 33 Speakeasy.

Ponte Vedra is the place for a bachelorette party. The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is the one-stop place for the beach, tennis, an award-winning spa, and curated dining experiences. The GTM Research Reserve has spectacular hiking, and its beach is perfect for hunting shark teeth.  An array of boutiques offers clothing, beauty, art, and more. Don't miss Opulence of Southern Pines, Bluemercury, and Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel. Cap off a day of shopping with the girls with cocktails on the rooftop at 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop.

Who doesn't love a crafty girls' getaway? Book rooms at the Cedar House Inn Victorian Bed & Breakfast for a supreme downtown location. From there, it's just a short walk to Gypsy's Book Nook at Gypsy Moon for all the latest reads, and Whips Waffles Company for an indulgent snack. The Art House on St. Augustine Beach hosts crafty classes and offers studio space for group workshops. Grab a coffee with the girls and play with cuddly kitty companions at Witty Whiskers Cat Café.

Whether it's a bestie's bachelorette party or much-needed relaxation with the girls, Florida's Historic Coast's trip planner can help create an adventure to remember.

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida's Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach: and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1.800.653.2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com. Check us out on social media Instagram @FloridasHistoricCoast; @ViajaStAugustine,  Facebook.com/OfficialStAugustine, and Facebook.com/ViajaStAugustine and Twitter @FlHistoricCoast