St. Augustine gets a lot of press for its charms as one of America’s most walkable cities, but what if accessibility is a problem for you? Can guests with mobility challenges still enjoy the city? You bet they can! My grandmother is in a wheelchair, and I was surprised how many wheelchair accessible accommodations there … Read More
St. Augustine loves a parade! Fourth of July, Christmas, St. Paddy’s Day…and this Sunday, we celebrate our Parada de los Caballas y Coches (the parade of Horses and Carriages), which is a perfect way to celebrate Easter! (If you’re looking for something to do from 12 – 2, the St. Augustine Easter Promenade takes place … Read More
St. Augustine is surrounded by water — the intracoastal, the bay, the ocean. So it makes sense that you’re going to want to try our seafood. Where do we go when we want great seafood in St. Augustine? Read on… The Best Seafood Around 1. Catch 27. 40 Charlotte Street. (Easy walk from the inn). This little restaurant … Read More
It’s like a Norman Rockwell painting: neighbors and friends sitting on picnic chairs, listening to music; small children dancing in the grass. A white gazebo with a live band; everyone smiling, tapping their toes and swaying to the music. You don’t need to step into the past to find it–you can find it every Thursday … Read More
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles–there are a lot of ways to get to St. Augustine! The best way to get to St. Augustine is to choose your preferred means of transportation, and then follow the directions below. St. Augustine is really easy to get to…and if you have any questions, just let us know! (Note: The … Read More
We’re still a couple of weeks (like two) away from our high season, and a lot of the people enjoying the town are locals. Yes, we do exist–and we love walking through our old streets as much as our visitors do! We also like going out to eat. Which brings me to a question … Read More
You picture a St. Augustine reunion just like in the movies: a large family vacation at the beach. A beautiful location, with amazing views from all the windows. Children playing Scrabble in the living room, and adults drinking wine and laughing about childhood memories on the porch. Maybe grandma is in the kitchen, making lasagna, or slicing … Read More
It sounds like summer! Summer concerts and live music are alive and well in St. Augustine, and tonight is the FIRST free concert in the plaza (just three blocks from the inn). Borrow one of our beach chairs, and enjoy a free concert from 7-9pm. That’s not all: every Wednesday evening from 7 – 9 … Read More
You’ve got questions…we’ve got answers! If you have a question about planning the perfect St. Augustine vacation, just drop us an email at info@bayfrontmarinhouse.com. We’ll be happy to answer your specific inquiry, and if it’s one that we think other guests could benefit from, we’ll share the answer in a blog. Today’s question is a … Read More
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means out-of-town guests. When you own a bed and breakfast, you’re always hosting out-of-town guests. Which means you’re always thinking about how to make their stay more comfortable, more relaxing, more of a break from their everyday lives. Here are 6 tips for making their stay a … Read More
