St. George Street runs the length of the historic district and shops fill it and nearby plazas. Each storefront is unique to the building it occupies and wares often spill over into adjoining courtyards. It is within the walls of these storefronts that old often meets new with a variety of shopping experiences. Spanish conquistador and nautical-themed souvenirs are prevalent, but they exist next to more modern mercantile as garden flags, Christmas ornaments, and bath soaps. You can experience the best of the old along with the best of the new in a display of nostalgic and innovative toys at the St. Augustine Toy Company, and watch demonstrations of candle making at Candle Creations.
Boutiques abound with specialty clothing, handbags, and hats.
If you like antiques, there are many shops to indulge your gathering instincts. We easily lost ourselves one afternoon in the maze of furniture, knick-knacks, and collectibles that fill these stores to overflowing. Combined they offer over 150 stores offering factory outlet prices with savings up to 75 percent. They are located at the intersection of I-95 and Highway 16. One of the most popular is the famed Columbia Restaurant , a good choice for capturing the prevalent Spanish flavor of the area.