There is no better place than St. Augustine to find the perfect gift, even for the person who seems like they have everything. Between the amazing food, to the many boutiques throughout the town, finding gifts for your friends and family will be easier than you think. Although St. Augustine is well known for its history, we are also known to have some of the best local shopping options anywhere on the East Coast! Here are some places to visit around town if you’re looking for the perfect fine art or gourmet food and drinks to get your Christmas shopping done in a pinch:
Fine Art Studios:
St. Augustine is riddled with amazing local art studios; with every style, you’ll be able to find the perfect piece for anyone. Here are some local art studios around St. Augustine to check out:
Art Box: This art gallery is an inclusive art gallery that offers a multitude of styles and pieces perfect for pleasing anyone. The gallery offers paintings and art photography, as well as jewelry, pottery, sculptures, and handcrafted furniture. For more information about this gallery, click here.
Rembrandtz: This is a family run business that has won multiple awards over the years. Rembrandtz is known for its fine attention to detail and its Mosaic Studio, where guests can come into the shop and hand-make their own works of art in a style local to St. Augustine. Along with the mosaics, local artists display their own handmade jewelry, paintings, and other works of art. For more information, check it out here.
High Tide Gallery: At this studio, they display and sell sea glass jewelry, paintings, pottery, gifts, stained art and glass art from over 40 local artists. Although shopping in-store offers the best experience, High Tide Gallery also offers online shopping. Click here for more information on the gallery.
Expressions Art and Gifts: This gallery is home to the work of over 50 artists ranging from local to the national level. The pieces of art displayed here express the coastal living feeling through works of art such as metal art, small gifts, original art works, and fine prints and mosaics. Click here for more information.
Food and Drinks in St. Augustine:
San Sebastian Winery: This winery is exclusive to St. Augustine and features wine made in-house. They offer self-guided tours and tastings seven days a week, and offer a wide variety of wines and gourmet food in the gift shop, including gift baskets. The San Sebastian Winery is a one-stop shop for any wine and gourmet food lover when shopping for the Holidays this year. For more information, click here.
Ancient Olive: This shop is located in the heart of St. Augustine, and specializes in the sales of freshly-made olive oils and balsamic vinegars from all over the world. At the Ancient Olive, guests will be able to sample a wide variety of their products, as well as shop a wide variety of other products such as mustards, sausages, handmade pastas, and much more. For more information on the Ancient Olive, click here.
Pepper Palace: This shop is a family owned business located in the historical district of St. Augustine. The Pepper Palace sells small-batch, handcrafted hot sauces, as well as salsa, BBQ sauce, wing sauces, and seasonings. This shop has something for everyone on your list, making it the perfect stop to get some shopping done for the Holidays. For more information, click here.
Key Lime Shop: At the Key Lime Shop, guests can find a large selection of key lime products, making the perfect gift for someone who thinks they have everything in the kitchen! Besides their large selection of key lime products, they also have specialty oils and vinegars, and a wide variety of locally-roasted coffees. For more information on the Key Lime Shop and its location, click here.
Savannah Sweets: This is a family owned candy shop located in downtown St. Augustine, and their shop on St. George street has been around for over 30 years now. Savannah Sweets is known for their homemade candies made fresh, in-house daily, using only the finest ingredients. For more information on this candy shop, click here.
As you can imagine, local shopping isn’t hard to come by around St. Augustine, so getting your Christmas shopping done while visiting St. Augustine is a gift for the gift giver! Around St. Augustine we take pride in our local shops and craftsmen, we are all so happy when you chose to spend your holiday season with us. Beacher’s Lodge is just a small ride away from all of the finest retail in St. Augustine, so make sure to book some time with us in time to get all your shopping done for the season!