DINING Reserve with The Sprouting Project at Omni Amelia Island. Monthly themed dinners shine a light on local ingredients and sustainable techniques amid the resort’s gardens and aquaponic greenhouse. Jacksonville’s Mayport Shrimp Trail invites guests to explore the area’s seafood culture and savor fresh shrimp at more than 20 local eateries. Don’t leave town without Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro ’s national prize-winning Sunshine State Mandarin Orange cake. Get your fill of tuna tacos and happy hour on the waterfront in Flagler Beach at Caribbean-inspired Tortugas Florida Kitchen & Bar . Take a distillery tour and enjoy tastings at City Gate Spirits in St. Augustine, across the street from historic Castillo de San Marcos. Foodies can channel “dine around the world” energy at Beaches Town Center in Atlantic Beach, where restaurants serve an array of global cuisines. NORTHEA ST TORTUGAS FLORIDA KITCHEN & BAR, FLAGLER BEACH CycleHere Films OUTDOORS For an enchanting way to experience the beach, connect with Amelia Island Horseback Riding . Fernandina Beach’s Main Beach gives an inclusive welcome with three wheelchair ramps and beach wheelchair rentals. Near the confluence of Black Creek and the St. Johns River in Green Cove Springs, Camp Chowenwaw Park indulges nature-lovers with quiet campsites and an elevated treehouse cabin. In Palm Coast, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park entices visitors with remarkable native gardens, historic ruins, and rocky coastal landscapes. For golfers, TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is revered for its challenging, open-to-the-public courses and prestigious tournaments that attract spectators from around the world. HORSEBACK RIDING, AMELIA ISLAND Orange Video EVENTS The MayDay Memorial Surf Classic in Flagler Beach honors surf culture with competitions and beach festivities. Jacksonville Beach’s Seawalk Pavilion hosts events from concerts to festivals against a backdrop of ocean views. BEACHES OKTOBERFEST, JACKSONVILLE BEACH Ken McCray Scan the QR code for a current list of some major events: VISITFLORIDA.com/things-to-do/events 52 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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