Enjoy a day with the kids!
One magical day your kids will remember – and you will actually enjoy
✨ Who It’s For
Families with kids ages 3–12 looking for a relaxed, interactive experience filled with pirate ships, splash zones, tacos, animals, and photo ops.
This St. Augustine family itinerary blends heritage charm with kid-focused fun—designed to keep little feet moving and parents smiling.
🌞 Morning | Pirates & Playgrounds
📍 Pirate & Treasure Museum | 9:00 AM Kick off your St. Augustine family itinerary with swashbuckling energy.
- Photo Ops: Kids at the helm of a pirate ship ⚓, peering into treasure chests, and posing with Blackbeard’s ghost
- Tip: Buy tickets ahead to skip the morning lines
📍 Colonial Quarter | 10:30 AM Hands-on history with tower climbs, blacksmiths, and musket demos
- Tip: Let the kids ring the bell near the entrance—it’s loud and delightfully disruptive
- Photo Ops: Tower-top view of the bay 🌊, family under colonial flags, action shot at the musket demo
- This stop doubles as your mini history lesson with storytelling flair
📍 Snack Pit Stop at The Kookaburra | 11:30 AM Mini muffins or Aussie-style pastry for the kids, flat white for you ☕
Refuel before your midday stretch
🍽️ Midday | Lunch & Creatures
📍 Osprey Tacos | 12:00 PM Chill outdoor seating and a menu friendly to picky eaters
- Try the “Little Surfer” taco 🏄 for the young ones
- Optional Pic: Kids with their tacos near the painted surfboard mural
- Pro tip: Grab a shaded seat by the surfboard mural for an impromptu photo
📍 Alligator Farm | 1:00 PM Gators, birds, lemurs—and ziplining for the bold
- Photo Ops: Albino gator sign 🐊, kids on the boardwalk, lemurs climbing
- Insider tip: Hit the reptile house before nap-time yawns kick in
🏖️ Afternoon | Water & Whimsy
📍 Splash Pad at St. Augustine Pier | 3:00 PM Let the littles run wild through the jets while you soak up ocean breezes
- Photo Ops: Beach silhouettes, pier backdrop, splash-zone giggles
- Chill moment before mini golf madness begins
- Optional: Relax with a local brewed iced tea from Island Donuts down the road
📍 Fiesta Falls Mini Golf | 4:00 PM 18 holes of pirate ships, waterfalls, caves, and victory soft-serve 🍦
- Photo Ops: Pirate ship posing ⛳, waterfall putting, palm-frond ice cream shot
- Keep your phone ready—kids love ringing the final-hole victory bell
🌅 Optional Add-On | Sunset Magic
📍 Dolphin Cruise with Florida Water Tours | 5:30 PM Wind down with dolphins, gentle waves, and golden light
- Photo Ops: Dolphins breaching 🐬, family selfie with Bridge of Lions, panorama from the boat
- Accessible seating and calm waters make this ideal for younger kids
- Bonus: Kids love spotting landmarks from the water