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America’s oldest city serves as the antidote to the typical Florida vacation. With no mouse-themed parks, the draw here is the charming streets of historic downtown. There, you’ll find not only an ancient Spanish fort made literally out of coral but also inns and restaurants where young chefs have begun reinventing the city. St. Augustine is no longer defined by fudge shops and touristy fish sandwiches but by spots where farm-to-table menus highlight what’s fresh from the sea and nearby farms. But don’t think you can head to St. George Street and stumble into any old spot. You’ll need this, our list of the best St. Augustine restaurants. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in St Augustine📍 The best things to do in Jacksonville📍 The best things to do in Daytona Beach📍 The best things to do in Orlando📍 The ultimate guide to Florida

California does a lot of things really well. Great tacos. Fabulous hikes. Unreal national parks. But one thing it does seriously well is beaches. From San Diego all the way to SF, California’s beaches are something to shout about.  And the best part? There’s quite literally something for everyone, from beaches to get your surf on to hidden coves for exploring. So whether you’re looking to beach-hop, spot wildlife or laze around in the sun all day, California has you covered. Here are its best beaches.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The best beaches in the USA🦭 The essential guide to San Francisco☀️ The essential guide to Los Angeles Garrick Ramirez is a writer and photographer based in San Francisco. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.