Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Known For
Hand-built quarry garden with floating islands and grotto walkways
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens was hand-carved from a former rock quarry, and every cozy nook — from the floating islands to the grotto paths — reflects that obsessive personal vision. Visiting feels less like a park and more like stepping inside someone's decades-long dream.
🕐Best time to visit: Weekday mornings in spring when reflections are sharpest
Our Take
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens was hand-carved from a limestone quarry over 30 years by one man — the result is a labyrinth of crystal-clear natural pools, Japanese bridges, and tropical plantings that looks genuinely unlike anything else in Florida. It requires a drive west of St. Augustine, but the 3,500-plus people who've made that trip and left an average 4.7 rating are telling you something important.
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Location
Downtown
4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696, USA
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