For those seeking a way to celebrate this Easter season, here are a few ideas:
SERVICES:
LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
276 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday service at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
SELECT BRUNCHES:
1912 OCEAN BAR & ROOFTOP
619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop is open to the public and provides stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Situated on the second and third floors of a newly designed space within Sawgrass Marriott’s Cabana Beach Club, this upscale casual restaurant and rooftop lounge offers a blend of indoor and outdoor seating.
Reservations and menu: opentable.com
Website: 1912oceanbarandrooftop.com
ARGYLE
254 Alta Mar Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach
Easter Brunch Buffet: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 Price per person: adults $80, kids $25. Reservation for parties of 1 to 30
Go to: exploretock.com/argyle-ponte-vedra-beach/experience/541209/easter-brunch-buffet?date=2025-04-20&size=2&time=12%3A00
Restaurant website: argylepvb.com
CASA MONICA RESORT & SPA
95 Cordova St., St. Augustine
Cordova Restaurant offers a Grand Easter Brunch featuring an exquisite dining experience with live music throughout the day. Three seating times are available at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The buffet includes a soup and salad station, a grand seafood station, carving stations, a grand dessert station and more.
Price: $95 per adult, $45 per child ages 6-12.
For parties larger than six guests, including children, contact 904-494-0100 or email Nathan.Kipervaser@kesslercollection.com.
Website: casamonica.com
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
98 St. George St., St. Augustine.
For reservations, go to columbiarestaurant.com/historic-district-st-augustine
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT
300 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine
Tickets: $30-$80
Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy a stress-free oceanfront Easter Brunch Buffet in St. Augustine Beach. Savor classic Easter dishes and seasonal flavors while sipping mimosas or iced tea and taking in the ocean views. Held in the oceanfront ballroom, the event features live music and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Go to: eventbrite.com/e/easter-brunch-tickets
HILTON GARDEN INN ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC DISTRICT
1600 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a curated menu of classic favorites, seasonal specialties and sweet treats at the Garden Grille Restaurant. Perfect for gathering with family or friends in a warm, welcoming setting.
Reservations required. Go to: hilton.com/en/hotels/sgjhdgi-hilton-garden-inn-st-augustine-historic-district
NINETEEN
110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays
NINETEEN features a creative array of freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Menus change seasonally to take advantage of the freshest local fare.
Reservations: opentable.com
Website: tpc.com/sawgrass-dining
NONA BLUE MODERN TAVERN
325 Front St. Ponte Vedra Beach
Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays
Menu at: nonablue.com/menu/ponte-vedra-beach
Reservations: opentable.com
PRATI ITALIA
St. Johns Town Center, 4972 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville
Easter Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20. Closed for dinner
Family-friendly brunch featuring the Easter Bunny and Mother Goose. Photo opportunities and crafts for the kids.
Menu at: pratiitalia.com/events/brunch-with-the-easter-bunny-and-mother-goose
Price: $48 for adults, $24 for children 5-12. Free for children 4 and under. The pricing does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.
Reservations are encouraged. Go to: opentable.com, call 904-998-9744 or go to pratiitalia.com.
RITZ-CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia City
Easter Garden Brunch: 11 a.m. April 20
Set within the gorgeous Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, enjoy a lavish Easter Garden Brunch amidst a fairy tale spring garden. Enjoy exquisite cuisine from different culinary stations and decadent desserts surrounded by bright floral and lush green scenery. The afternoon is brought to life with music and younger guests will enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny and the Springtime Fairy.
Price per person: $155
Call: 904-277-1100. Go to ritzcarltonameliaisland.ipoolside.com/?source=link
TOWN HALL
2012 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville
Easter Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20. Closed for dinner
Full a la carte brunch menu with a selection of Easter specials, including Manchego Bread Pudding ($15 with pepper jelly and maitake mushrooms) and Herb Crusted Lamb Loin ($48 with goat cheese polenta, sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers and garlic peppercorn vinaigrette).
Menu at: townhalljax.com/menu#menu=brunch
Reservations are encouraged. Go to: opentable.com, call 904-398-0726 or go to townhalljax.com.
VERNON'S RESTAURANT
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Easter Brunch: 10 seating times, April 20 only
Price per person: Adults are $90 plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: opentable.com
For additional Easter Brunch ideas, go to floridashistoriccoast.com/blog/brunching-on-floridas-historic-coast.
FESTIVITIES and EVENTS:
For further information on the following, go to floridashistoriccoast.com/events/holidays/easter.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
10 a.m. to noon Thursday and Saturday, April 17 and 19
The Easter Bunny himself will kick off these fun-filled family Easter egg hunts taking place at multiple St. Johns County Parks. On Thursday, the fun takes place at Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine, and Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Pkwy., St. Johns. On Saturday, the fun takes place at Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, and Al Wilke Park, 6150 S. Main St., Hastings.
Admission is free.
EASTER CELEBRATION
1-3 p.m. Friday, April 18 — Easter Celebration at Ocean Grove Resort, 4225 A1A S., St. Augustine
Fun for the entire family with Easter egg hunts, sack racing, relay races, life-size bowling, a spoon and egg race, bubbles, photo ops and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Admission is free.
EASTER PARADE
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19
Known as the “Parada de Caballos y Coches,” this St. Augustine tradition features everything from elegant horse-drawn carriages to the Easter Bunny, pirates, and — yes — Stormtroopers. The procession kicks off at the Old Jail and winds its way along Avenida Menendez, offering prime viewing spots along the bayfront.
EASTER PROMENADE
1 p.m. Sunday, April 20
The Plaza de la Constitución transforms into a sea of pastels and spring finery as bonnet-clad locals and visitors alike compete for the best Easter ensemble. With awards for the most creative and stylish outfits, this event is a favorite for those who love a little friendly fashion competition.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
