5 Fun Things to do Wtih your Family!

by Taylor Grant

Looking for some adventure while the kids are out of school for the summer? St. Johns has many different offerings that are perfect for the whole family! From swimming with dolphins at Marineland to relaxing at St. Augustine beach, here are 5 things that everyone can enjoy.

MarineLand

​The wonders of the ocean are always on display at Marineland and starting this summer the park has added many new programs to demonstrate how truly incredible sea life is. With their new Swim Adventure and Dolphin Encounter programs, guests will be able to get up close with the park’s dolphins and interact with them in many different ways. With admission to either of these programs, a Behind the Seas Walking Tour is also included, which will pull back the curtain and show guests the park’s history, live feedings, and many other different types of ocean wildlife.

St. Augustine LightHouse

Located on Anastasia Island, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum gives you a fantastic view over St. Augustine. The lighthouse offers a glimpse into the history of the area and provides an interesting look into life at the light station. “Behind the scenes” tours of the light station are offered every day from 11 A.M to 3 P.M. and there are many different areas of the lighthouse grounds perfect for family pictures.

Bravoz Entertainment Center

Bravoz Entertainment Center features over 40,000 square feet of food, fun and fantastic memories. Rain or shine, we have what you're looking for to enjoy your birthdays, group events, date nights or just some family fun.

Enjoy Eats Cafe while the kids run loose with over 30 delicious food and drink options including snacks, shareables and sizable platters. Don't forget to stop by the adult bar for your favorite beer or wine.
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With 10 different attractions, there’s something for everyone that’s sure to get a round of applause. Jump into the foam pit, toss a dodgeball, slam dunk likes the pros. Then head over to laser tag for a round in our Saharian Slums arena or test your combat skills with The Siege Tactical Laser Tag. Or see if you can score high at Mini-Bowling or beat the clock at Laser Maze.

Castillo De San Marcos

The 17th century Spanish fort is a physical testament to the origins of St. Johns county and tells the history of St. Augustine. The stone fort is open to the public everyday this summer from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and offers a wide variety of interesting attractions such as historical weapons demonstrations every weekend. The Castillo de San Marcos is a perfect place to explore St. Johns County’s past and see the remnants of the colonial era.

St. Augustine Beach

​With steady tides and white sand, St. Augustine Beach is a foolproof destination for a family beach day. The beach has plenty of space, so you can spread out and have room for relaxation and fun beach activities. The waves are perfect for the kids and the casual surfer to be safe, but still have an incredible time out in the ocean. The beach and pier are also ideal spots for fishing and watching the sunrise in the morning. St. Augustine Beach has many different elements that appeal to the whole family.