Rover R&R

The Nation's Oldest City is a great spot for pet hangouts from the beaches to the outdoor cafes downtown, just be sure to adhere to the leash laws and keep your pet on a leash at all times.

Make it a weekend in St. Augustine without leaving your best friend behind

Article by Nancy Moreland (as seen in Orlando Magazine)

Your first clue that St. Augustine has gone to the dogs? It's not watching them frolic on the wide white sand beaches. It's not the plentiful pet-friendly hotels and restaurants. The tipping point is the Tour de Chocolate. On this tasting tour through time, you learn that the first ship bearing chocolate to the New World docked in St. Augustine. You also discover that—contrary to popular opinion—dogs and chocolate aren't mutually exclusive. While dogs don't sample the sweets, "Travelers can bring their fourlegged family members on any of our tours," says Isabelle Miranda, coordinator for City Walks Tour St. Augustine.
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To help you plan your next visit with your pet, we've put together some information that might help:

PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

Comfort Inn
904 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-1474

They have nine pet-friendly rooms and they charge $20.00 per night per pet.

PET-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS

St. Augustine Scenic Cruises
4125 Coastal Highway
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-824-1806

Well behaved pets on leashes are welcome aboard!

Fountain of Youth
11 Magnolia Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3168

Pets are allowed on the grounds and in the exhibits, but watch out for peacocks!?

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE

From St. George Street to the Mission de Nombre de Dios, much of historic downtown St. Augustine is an outdoor adventure where pets (on leashes) are welcome!

PET SERVICES

Pet Paradise Doggie Daycare
125 Ponce Harbor Dr
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904-797-9770

You will need proper shot records in order to take advantage of the day care.

DOG PARKS

Treaty Park
1595 Wildwood Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32086

Ron Parker Park
607 Old Beach Road
St. Augustine, FL 32080