Looking for local ideas for holiday gifts this year?
Here are some ideas to spread holiday cheer by keeping holiday dollars in the community.
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REC & TECH
FREESTYLE SHARK TIDE WATCH
This watch features tide and sunrise/sunset data, and is water resistant to 100 meters. $99.00
BLUE SKY SURF SHOP
517 Anastasia Boulevard
904-824-2734
AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP60 FULLY AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE
The perfect solution if you’re getting into — or back into — vinyl. $99.00
TONE VENDOR
281 D King Street
904-342-7981
RINSEKIT PLUS PORTABLE SHOWER
Enjoy pressurized hot water anywhere, without pumping or batteries, for up to six minutes. Holds two gallons of water. $100.00
PIT SURF SHOP
18 A Street
904-471-4700
LEZYNE MACRO GPS
This advanced technology features Strava Live Segments, “breadcrumb maps,” phone notifications, and turn-by-turn navigation.
$99.00
A1A CYCLE WORKS
5543 A1A South
904-471-9009
FOOD
MINORCAN MIKE’S DATIL PEPPER SALSA AND JELLY
Minorcan Mike’s is a St. Augustine, family-owned company specializing in all things datil! Get your own “sweet with a little heat” products at various local vendors or online.
$8.00-$10.00
MINORCAN MIKE’S
904-687-9360
KOOKABURRA COFFEE
Enjoy delicious, ethically sourced and expertly roasted coffee! from $15.00
THE KOOKABURRA COFFEE
24 Cathedral Place, 1835 US 1 South,
647 A1A Beach Boulevard, and 76 Dockside Drive
904-209-9391
CLASSIC BONBON & TRUFFLE GIFT BOXED COLLECTIONS
Claude’s finest milk & dark chocolate bonbons & truffles are filled with a delicious assortment of handcrafted ganache, nut, and caramel centers. $10.00 – $35.00
CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES
6 Granada Street
904-808-8395
GINGERBREAD TILE COOKIE
Indulge in a bit of nostalgia this holiday season with these sophisticated and delicious gingerbread tiles. $16.00
THE ANCIENT OLIVE
47 King Street
904-827-1899
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DOG DAY SHRUB
Dog Day Shrub is made locally using the best local produce and is a great addition for making your own craft cocktails, sodas, and dressings. $20.00
JUNIPER MARKET
73 San Marco Avenue
904-342-761
EXPERIENCES
PAINTING CLASSES
Basic Painting & Exploring Watercolor classes are available for beginner to intermediate artists. $180.00 and up
GEORGIA NICK GALLERY
11A Aviles Street
904-342-2186
STAINED GLASS CLASSES
Learn the art of crafting beautiful stained glass – no experience required! $30.00 and up
D & L ART GLASS
107 Allgood Circle, Suite 6
904-827-1415
CROCODILE CROSSING ZIP LINE ADVENTURE
Zip through the treetops and conquer over 50 aerial obstacles while enjoying the view of the park. $37.00 and up
ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM ZOOLOGICAL PARK
999 Anastasia Boulevard
904-824-3337
SALT SPA
Immerse yourself in a salt cave filled with 25,000 lbs. of therapeutic Polish and Himalayan salts, beneficial for respiratory support, detoxification, and relaxation. $33.00 and up
SALT SPA ST. AUGUSTINE
28 Cordova Street
904-814-8641
DOLPHIN, BIRDING, & NATURAL HISTORY BOAT EXCURSION
Explore saltwater rivers and creeks in search of wild dolphins, unique birdlife, elusive manatees, plus whatever floats by. $15.00-$40.00
ST. AUGUSTINE ECO TOURS
111 Avenida Menendez
904-377-7245
ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
This is the perfect family-friendly adventure, led by professional guides above the St. Augustine Aquarium and through a corner of Wild Florida! $55.00-$60.00
ZIPSTREAM’S CASTAWAY CANOPY ADVENTURE
2045-B SR 16
904-814-9562
VIRTUAL REALITY
Northeast Florida’s only virtual reality arcade where both old and young come together to experience a 360 degree virtual world of their choice. $25 / HOUR
VR GAMING
904 -679- 5766
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GIFT OF TIME
Many thanks to St. Johns Volunteers! for sharing these volunteer opportunities. They have many more available to suit a variety of schedules, abilities, and interests. Learn more by visiting the St. Johns Volunteers website, or calling 904-584-9600.
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BE A PAL
Help shape a child’s future by being a “big brother” or “big sister.”
Kit Caruso
kcaruso@bbbstjohns.org
904-829-9986
PET FOOD DRIVE
The Pet Food Pantry helps pet owners keep their pets instead of relinquishing them to shelters.
Mike Murphy
mmurphy@staughumane.org
904-829-2737
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CARE CONNECTION
Perform basic home repairs and yard work to help seniors remain in their own homes longer.
Amy Leach
aleach@stjohnscoa.com
904-209-3700
MENTORING
Become a C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N. mentor through this special program designed for people with limited time who want to have a significant impact. Meet with an elementary school student for one hour every two weeks during the lunch period.
Alexius Ferguson
Alexius.Ferguson@chsfl.org
904-547-3860
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