From Holes to Hops
Start your journey on Florida’s First Coast of Golf. This 5-destination region in Northeast Florida spans 100+ miles with 39 coastal holes — the most in Southeastern U.S. — 71 prestigious golf courses, over 40 craft breweries, an abundance of rooftop bars, top-notch culinary experiences, and sunshine year-round.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf is filled with all the ingredients to take you from holes to hops after a day on the course.
Amelia Island
After a day on the links, travel back in time to the oldest bar in Florida, the historic Palace Saloon. Taste a unique draft at Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub or relax with some suds at Cafe Karibo and Amelia Tavern. Golfers can experience 117 holes of world-class golf and artisan beer on Amelia Island.
Clay County & Orange Park
After a day on the greens, kick back with a cold one at some of the area's top spots in Clay County & Orange Park. Savor a pint and a slice at Fleming Island’s Brick Oven Pizzeria & Gastropub, unwind with an ice-cold craft beer at Talon’s Restaurant at Eagle Harbor, or pair your brew with the freshest local seafood at the legendary Whitey’s Fish Camp.
Jacksonville & the Beaches
Blaze the ale trail as you visit 25+ artisan-owned breweries like Engine 15 Brewing Co., Bold City Brewery and Intuition Ale Works. Jacksonville's local craft beer scene is thriving and continues to expand. The Ale Trail is celebrating 10 years, don't forget to get your Jax Ale Trail Passport while you are here. You're not going to want to miss out on this beer-related adventure after your rounds!
Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches
Golfers won’t have to venture far from the courses to find a colossal selection of beer. Cork & Pint features a wine & taproom with a rotating variety of over 200 craft beers alone. Grab a cold one as you take in the Intracoastal Waterway views. The Brown Dog is a craft beer bar and restaurant with 18 taps focused on Florida brewed beer. Experience dining in a casual beachfront atmosphere from theoceanfront open air deck at Finn's Beachside Pub. Complete with a full bar , 8 tapped beers and over 30 domestic and import brands. Live music and dancing under the stars on the weekends.
St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach
With historic coastline and upscale locales, St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra let golfers experience championship courses near top breweries like Ancient City Brewing Co and A1A Aleworks, Dog Rose Brewing Company, Bog Brewing Company, and Old Coast Ale Brewery & Taproom, For a mix of local spirits, visit the St. Augustine Distillery, San Sebastian Winery, City Gate Spirits, Sailbird Distilling Company, or Ice Plant. Don't just take our word for it, check out Florida's Historic Coast drinking scene details here.
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