Florida’s Historic Coast announces Mother’s Day Weekend Experiences

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Contact: Barbara Golden
Phone: 904-669-8142
Email: BGolden@FloridasHistoricCoast.com

St. Augustine, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – No matter what mom loves, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches have an activity guaranteed to make her feel like a queen!

Great food and Florida’s Historic Coast go hand-in-hand.

Some of the exciting brunches and torus include Pesca by Michael’s, featuring a three-course Mother’s Day brunch with bold Latin flavors and fresh from Florida ingredients at their art deco-themed space, and St. Johns Golf and Country Club is creating an elegant buffet brunch, complete with a made-to-order omelet station.

The farm fresh and shore to table Harvest & Reel Restaurant at Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort will serve a Mother’s Day Grand Buffet Lunch. For food and fun that’s on the move, The Tasting Tours provides guided tours that sample the best of St. Augustine’s food scene. Hop into a chauffeured open-air electric vehicle and enjoy tastings at four local eateries with The Food & Wine Pairing Tour on Sunday, May 11th. Or cap off the night with a private Mother’s Day Ride and Dessert, offered each evening from May 10th through May 12th, featuring sweet treats served in a horse-drawn carriage.

For the mom who likes a little culture in her day, there’s always music and art to be found!

Pair brunch with the crisp sounds of jazz at the St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival’s annual Jazz Mother’s Day Brunch. Hosted at the World Golf Village Resnaissance Resort, this event offers two seatings, an array of decadent meal options, and beverage tastings set to a captivating soundtrack of the region’s finest jazz musicians. The legendary Count Basie Orchestra, a 2024 GRAMMY-award winner, takes the stage at Lewis Auditorium on May 12th for an evening of classic jazz.

Spend the afternoon appreciating 100 years of art at the St. Augustine Art Association’s newest exhibit, Reflections. This milestone gallery exhibit celebrates the organization’s centennial and is a curated showing of pieces from its membership. The Lightner Museum is a treasure trove of unique art inspiration with its expansive collection of art, antiquities, and oddities.

Take Mom on a free evening walking tour with Ghost Tours of St Augustine to learn about Tales & Legends of St. Augustine’s Romantic Past.

Take Mom on an outdoor adventure!

Get out and get active with 42 miles of pristine beaches and crystal-clear waterways to explore. Grab a board and some gear from PIT Surf Shop and fuel up with a smoothie at Stir It Up for an early morning family surf session on St. Augustine Beach. Stretch it all out with a morning yoga workout with the Pilates Yoga Loft. Explore nature on foot at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve for coastal hammock hiking, birding, wildlife, and eco-education.

Anastasia State Park offers kayaking and paddleboarding on Salt Run, a protected saltwater paddling area perfect for seeing wildlife. If a larger, captained boat is more mom’s speed, Florida Water Tours is ready to pamper her on their guided Mother’s Day Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure. Departing at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm on May 12th, each cruise offers mom a complimentary mimosa and chocolate-covered strawberries. Catch the sunset on Red Boat’s Mother’s Day BYOB Sunset Cruise, departing at 7pm. And, through the month of May St. Augustine Sailing is featuring a special mother-daughter sailing experience, Hight Tea Adventure – A Legacy of Love. This two-hour sail aboard a luxury yacht is full of love and laughter creating cherished memories for the generations.

Ponte Vedra is known worldwide for its golf game, and it’s the first stop for moms who golf. Home to THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Sawgrass boasts the Stadium Course, famous for its island green 17th hole and Dye’s Valley. Ponte Vedra’s newest course is at The Yards. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this first and only 12-hole course will be a unique and fun challenge for mom!

There’s no shortage of amazing places to stay on Florida’s Historic Coast. For a luxurious downtown getaway, stay at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa and gift mom a day of pampering at Poseidon Spa. For a beach getaway, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club is just steps away from the beach and offers a wealth of amenities. For a great beachy vibe, the Guy Harvey Oceanfront Resort hugs St. Augustine Beach with comfy lounge chairs and cool pools. All mom needs is a good book!

There’s no way to lose when your Mother’s Day gift involves Florida’s Historic Coast! Checkout this link for even more Mother’s Day deals and adventures in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches.

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