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St. John's Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

★4.8Google rating(142 reviews)
St. John's Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
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Known For

no sign out front, but worth hunting down

A beloved botanical garden in Fernandina Beach, FL with a 4.8-star reputation among locals and visitors alike.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday mornings

8310 Co Rd 13, Hastings, FL 32145, USA

Our Take

St. John's Botanical Garden operates with the kind of quiet intentionality that makes it feel genuinely undiscovered — no flashy signage, just a beautiful preserve waiting for people who seek it out. It's the definition of a hidden gem worth knowing about, though the experience is more serene than spectacular.

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Location

Downtown

8310 Co Rd 13, Hastings, FL 32145, USA

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