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New Restaurants, Hotels Coming to Florida’s Historic Coast This Fall

by Aoife O'Riordan

Sep 15, 2025

Hotel Amalga © FloridasHistoricCoast.com

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Spanning St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra, Florida’s Historic Coast has some exciting additions coming this fall.

New Hotels

Hotel Amalga St. Augustine

Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Hotel Amalga St. Augustine opened on the San Sebastian River, offering 58 guestrooms, rooftop patios, and a pool overlooking the historic downtown and AC Hotel Marina.

Hotel Amalga © FloridasHistoricCoast.com

AC Hotel St. Augustin by Marriott

AC Hotel St. Augustine by Marriott debuts later this year in downtown historic St. Augustine. The European-inspired hotel features 142 guestrooms, an outdoor pool, lounging area, fitness center, 1,500 square feet of event space and a signature restaurant.

Castillo Real St. Augustine Beach Resort

Castillo Real St. Augustine Beach Resort, meanwhile, recently received designation as a Tapestry Collection by Hilton after receiving more than $2 million in upgrades. The 60-room beachfront hotel offers upgraded amenities, including a restaurant and pool.

St. Francis Inn

This inn recently added The San Sebastian River Houses to its lodging. The houses sit along the tidal marshes of Oyster Creek and San Sebastian River, boasting a gourmet kitchen, open living area, workspace, two king bedrooms each with a full bath, and washer and dryer.

© FloridasHistoricCoast.com

New Restaurants and Bars

Lynda’s at the Ocean Club

Located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, this restaurant recently opened, offering oceanfront dining with coastal cuisine.

Charlotte 33 Speakeasy

Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen just debuted its speakeasy, located behind a bookcase and offering a moody atmosphere.

Purple Olive

This establishment relocates to the Gypsy Cab Company building on Anastasia Island, looking to reopen in early fall.

Bea’s Fine Foods and All Day Café and Jefe’s Fish Wagon

These two new concepts from The Floridian celebrate farm-to-fork dishes on Anastasia Island, serving fresh takes on Southern classics and fish shack specialties.

Catch 27 © FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Menu Changes from Existing Restaurants

Watch for menu changes at Lotus Noodle Bar, Catch 27, Asado Life, Bueno Onda St. Augustine, Michael’s, La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs, Cap’s on the Water, Ice Plant Bar & Restaurant, and 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop.

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