Chillin' in St. Augustine Beach FL - Part 1

#ilovervlife #staugustine #oceangrove We’re back in St. Augustine, FL for 2020. With hope RV life will start to return to normal, we are back at Ocean Grove RV Resort for the month of June. The good news, the places we like to visit are open including most our favorite beach restaurants. The downtown area is a little different. Many of the museums and national monuments still remain closed. Also, a number of the larger restaurants are closed. But the many of the shops, trolley tours, and locally owned eateries are open and business is brisk. Taking the necessary covid precautions, we’re still having a great time doing the beach things we enjoy.
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[@LivingTheGoodLifeRving]

St. Augustine is one of our favorite places in Florida

[@iLoveRVlife]

Ours too!

[@dianequick8127]

You are my most favorite tour guide. Thank you!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Diane. So glad we can bring you along for the trip.

[@WineWhiskeyNH]

I love your enthusiasm!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much.

[@n1njazx7]

What a fantastic you guys have for your stay. Hope you can enjoy your stay with so many things still closed. Be safe.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. Still enough fun place to go and enjoy the month long trip. Just less history and more beach and food. Wait! That’s not so bad!!

[@troydavis5512]

love the videos, Y'all give such great info about the places y'all visit. Have fun, safe travels and happy camping!!!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much Troy. We so enjoy showing our RV travels. Appreciate the kind words.

[@JoolzWorld]

You’ve filmed some great stuff over the years, but you just melted my heart with the Cafe Bustello montage!! Looking forward to the next several mornings joining you in the “early riser” club!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Yeah. Can’t wait for you all to get here.

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

Great Video. Glad you had a good time. We love St. Augustine. R

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch.

[@lindas747]

Love the tour and Ocean Grove looks like a great campground! Enjoy and stay safe!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. All the J's showed up yesterday. Hope St. Augustine survives 😏

[@markwisner3972]

Looks great. Stay safe and mask up.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Mark.

[@mcash4063]

Love the tour. Joan sounds like me, gotta have Walmart. 😂. Can’t wait to see more. Safe travels

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. More on the way.

[@monon1971]

The good life! Enjoy!

[@iLoveRVlife]

That it is. Thanks!

[@nancyjones1060]

I love St Augustine been there some and fell in love with it the ferry ride is wonderful and enjoy the fort glad I found the channel

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Nancy. Our favorite too.

[@mcash4063]

Finally got around to trying this coffee. On can #2 Love this coffee. I’m addicted. My mother is a fan as well. I can’t wait to have a cup first thing in the morning and after dinner. Thx for sharing

[@iLoveRVlife]

Yeah! Another convert. It’s great coffee.

[@johnsinoracki7618]

Lmao! Your right about that. The smells of all those candies, fudges, funnel cakes O my. Just can’t help to buy.

[@allme7425]

So enjoyed this-ty for taking us away-FL is always refreshing; your filming pace is perfect; have my older parents subscribed too Blessings, Jana, TX

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch Jana. Planning to scoot through TX early next year. Hope to see you all.

[@hayyarbrough]

Looks fun..👍🏼👍🏼

[@iLoveRVlife]

It was!

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

OH chillin' in Florida sounds wonderful! We usually haul our camper from Maine to the Florida Keys in April. Missed our trip this year due to COVID. Thanks for sharing. Love you guys. PS Can't wait to make our way back down to FL again! Your candy store portion, cracked me up! Once a kid always a kid...who doesn't like a good candy store. Hope you have a wonderful trip.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. So far, beach life in St. Augustine looks to be returning to normal. Few masks here and there. People are cautious, but fun abounds. Sorry to hear the trip was interrupted this year. Joan and I too had to cancel a big trip out west. Maybe next year. And the candy store? Too much fun! Had a sugar buzz for 2 days 😏

[@fed2839]

We spent two weeks at Ocean Grove last year in a park home loved it

[@iLoveRVlife]

Fun place. One of our favorites.

[@davidgillespie7954]

Thanks Jerry. I Always enjoy your travels. We've been to St Augustine many times since it's about 2.5 hours from our house. Haven't camped in that area yet.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hi David. If you get the opportunity you should give it a try, we love Ocean Grove. The whole JNeal crew has arrived and we’re getting ready to take over the Hurricane Grill. Beach day tomorrow.

[@NancyFehner]

Another great video! We are so looking forward to getting our rig in a couple of years. St. Augustine will be at the top of our list. Hopefully, we'll have the opportunity to meet y'all on the road someday. Stay safe and have FUN!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

I hope so Nancy. Don’t wait to long. Jump in, the waters great!

[@NancyFehner]

@@iLoveRVlife I'm sure it is! We're in the process of cleaning out the house to get it ready for sale. We'll be going F/T in the RV and working from the road.

[@livelaugh-thenunns3614]

Another great video. You changed up you format a little and I really liked it.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. The next few will be a little different. This is one of those “been there, done it” places. Want to share just chillin’ with Jerry and Joan for a few weeks. Hope you enjoy hanging out with us.

[@johndill6141]

It was nice to you meet you last night! Awesome video!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Same here John. Hope you all enjoy your stay at St. Augustine.

[@raymondemigii4086]

Sounds like you're going to have a great time

[@iLoveRVlife]

That we are!

[@randallcaraway1944]

Have fun! We might join you soon. Rv washed, roof painted, and new tires soon.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Yeah! The beach is great and looks like everyone is having a great time.

[@briancastonguay3039]

Wil be there this Sunday

[@iLoveRVlife]

Stop by. We're here till 7/1.

[@johnsinoracki7618]

Oooooo the candy store. Joan and I would get along just fine. Lol. I bet she loves Gatlinburg. Oooo the smells of the candies.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Oh my goodness. When we go the Gatlinburg, we have to get a loan to by all the candy!

[@lisasmith2065]

Our favorite pizza place in St Augustine is Pizellies. Love you vlogs !

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much. Agree. They have good pizza. Romano’s at the Beach is good too.

[@garywheeler2055]

Ya seem like a genuinely happy guy 👍. Just subscribed

[@iLoveRVlife]

That I am Gary. Just lovin’ RV life! Thanks for the sub.

[@wandagonza9986]

Cafe Bustelo is the best! Good choice.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Great coffee!

[@zach4321]

The wife and I stayed at the KOA in early June. The weather wasn't the best but we made the best of it with our 15 month old daughter. We spent time on Crescent Beach and a few restaurants. We felt like the restaurants did pretty well to distance everyone and St Augustine wasn't packed with people at the time but I figure if the weather is good for you it will probably get more packed. Hope you enjoy your stay!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch Zach. Still a bit of a moving target as to what areas have restrictions. The beach areas seem to be generally open for business. We were here the first week of June. It was a daily gully washer, but has been great since.

[@fadoritehartley3286]

Don't tell anyone, but if you want the BEST shrimp that you have ever had, go to Osteens. It is a local"s favorite although the word has gotten out. The minorcan clam chowder is out of this world! Also another one of our favorites, a more upscale restaurant is Caps on the Water; outstanding and right on the water. Enjoy!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. We haven’t been to Osteens or Caps in sometime. We’re due.

[@MyLogHomeLife]

Make sure you eat at O’Steen’s for great fried shrimp or oysters! If you like garlic stuffed olives, the best I’ve ever eaten are available at the Olive Oil store on the south side of that park at the southern end of the main pedestrian street through the historic area. The Columbian restaurant is also a good place to eat. Other places we enjoy are the distillery and their restaurant and Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grill. Whetstone Chocolates has a nice little tour of their factory and they have a shop adjacent to it. I don’t know what’s open or closed right now, but the Lightner Museum is worth a visit.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Great tips. We know many of these. Thanks for sharing.

[@aprilbevis6109]

Joan and I would get along great..she ate everything thing I love crab cakes and key lime pie 😋we are hoping to travel to St Augustine soon..

[@iLoveRVlife]

Joan said the crab cake sandwich was amazing. I ended eating half the key lime pie. Goodness!

[@crystalherrin7858]

I always get great comments on my lights! I always tell them to look you up!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Crystal. Great to hear they worked out.

[@curtwalp5120]

The architecture is Spanish colonial. Safe travels and good health.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Curt.

[@campinnstyle7804]

OHMYGOSH we LOVE Saint Augustine, but we've never camped there. I don't know if Gary will ever agree to pulling our camper that far (we're in WV), but who knows...maybe I can talk him into it after watching your video! Take care!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hope you get a chance to go. You can always stay at the beach for a month to get over that tow!!

[@carjack69]

Bustelo coffe is one of the best for Cuban style...colada....your channel is awesome and we learning a lot from you...please please make videos how looks the night in this rv park and any other you stay...

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much. We're hear for a few more days..We'll get some night shots for sure.

[@audraharper9048]

Please tell Joan her hair looks so darn cute!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch...Joan

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

I will be there for a week in August. Hope more stores and restaurants will be open by then.

[@iLoveRVlife]

We went into St. Augustine today. Big change since the video was recorded. A number of restaurants had opened. Be patient when you come. Service may be a little slower than normal. Many of the restaurants had to hire new staff due to loss during the shutdown.

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

@@iLoveRVlife I know, we have to adjust to what is happening today. I do not believe in the "new normal".

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

@@iLoveRVlife Good local seafood place is Osteen's located about 1/4 mile east of the Bridge of Lions road that crosses bridge.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Been there many times. Be patient when you come. Most are building new staff after the shut down. Everyone is trying so hard.

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

Nice time! Did you make the wooden block holders for your tiki lights? Great idea.

[@iLoveRVlife]

I did Donna. Super easy. Here’s a video showing you how to make them kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjJYWCBfdGhibs

[@loda9510]

I believe Joan has had a hair cut! Looks good

[@iLoveRVlife]

She did get her a new sporty summer cut.

[@hdlowrider5413]

Nice video. Relaxing. What was the new grill mfg/model. How do you like it?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. It’s a Char-Broil Grill2Go X200. amzn.to/2CnSDPL We’ve had several viewers ask us for ideas on a lower cost portable grill. We like it. Used 4 or 5 times this trip. Great sear on steaks and low minimal flame ups. Great price too. $129 Amazon.

[@davidspector1471]

How about going through. Jacksonville ??? Fun !!!!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Nope! We always take the bypass.

[@ifish5409]

I have the same grill that you showed in the video. Curious, do you have it where you can connect to the camper via quick disconnect? Or hooked to a bottle? If you do have it connected via quick disconnect what hose/adaptor did you get? Thx.

[@iLoveRVlife]

We have a 20lb in a side compartment near the front where we store a 20lb tank. We use this 12 Foot 1lb to 20lb Propane Tank Converter Hose - amzn.to/2ZEp3zft Save a bunch over the green bottles.

[@cathy3056]

Hi there! Really enjoy your videos. Any chance you’ve been to compass RV Resort in St. Augustine?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. We’ve driven though. Nice place a few miles from the beach.

[@wanda8027able]

Have you ever toured the San Sebastián winery there? It’s our favorite wine ever.

[@iLoveRVlife]

We haven't. We'll give it a try before we head out

[@johnsinoracki7618]

I can see you guys are having great time. Not to many margaritas. Well then again how many is to many in Florida? Lol. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your stay.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Haha! So true John. Having a great time,.

[@terrifenwick]

Hey Jerry! I’ve been subscribed for awhile and love your videos and sweet personality. Husband and I got a motor home a year ago and we are still learning the ropes just part time for now. Quick question-Do you like your shade that you have attached to the awning and do you have any recommendations?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hi Terri. Thanks so much. Great to hear you all are enjoying the channel. We do like the sun screen. We used every day when we were in Florida last month. Here’s a video where we installed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lamXdXukiM2CbKc The screens come in a number of sizes. This is the link we used from Amazon. amzn.to/2IJXQR8 Hope this helps.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

We booked the month of November there!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hope you all have a great time.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

@@iLoveRVlife Thanks

[@retiredandrollin]

Love your videos. Can you provide the information on that pet cafe, it looks cool. Where did you purchase that, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much. It’s called a Pet Tube. Several brands. We have this one amzn.to/37ZZyKO Mink and Mollie have the entire back seat and great air flow.

[@jim-uu2db]

please be safe with the recent surge in virus positives in northeast florida.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Will do Jim.

[@pcaldwell573]

Have you ever stayed at North Beach Camp Resort on A1A there in St Augustine!

[@iLoveRVlife]

We haven’t.

[@mcash4063]

What is the round dish on 3 legs sitting by the rear tire of your truck? I apologize in advance if I have missed a video of you talking about it. Thx.

[@iLoveRVlife]

That’s our Winegard X2 satellite dish for our Dish Network service. Here’s a video. Internet at the beginning and dish about middle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoKopI2DoL6ki5o

[@curtissmith8564]

Eat at Saltwater Cowboys a block or so south of your campground

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks

[@CCaudits]

Just think Jerry, if I was out on your patio area drinking some coffee with ya just chilling then you could call me a beach bum also lol.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Birds of a feather Ty!

[@CCaudits]

@@iLoveRVlife lol

[@lisasmith2065]

Love Joan's new bob. Beautiful lady

[@iLoveRVlife]

So sweet! Joan...

[@lifeisgood141]

Hey Jer, good video. Remind me of when I was stationed at the Navy Station Jacksonville (JAX) and Mayport. Nice areas. I really missed them now. Will definitely go back with my trailer. What is the price at this campground? I normally don't camp at private grounds because of too close for comfort. I prefer state/national parks/forests, BLM, and military campgrounds.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. Best to check the website for Ocean Grove. Prices change. Also a state Park at the north end of the beach that's nice.

[@rkbeck351]

Hey Jerry, love your channel, keep up the great work!!! Don't know if you have used that table top grill yet or not but I have or should I say had a grill exactly like that. I HATED IT!!! Even with it cooking on low it would burn the food. I boneless chicken breast would be burnt on the outside and still be almost raw on the outside. It has horrible reviews. Word from the wise.. don't close the lid while cooking!! Good luck with it!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks so much. All these table tops run hot. Little trick. We use a 20lb tank and host adapter. We turn the gas down at the tank and it works like a charm.

[@jeandecker4073]

You’re making me hungry for candy. I think I’ll order some Aplets and Cotlets on Amazon. I love those and they don’t have any chocolate. They’re made in Washington state so it’s hard to find them in the south.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Interesting Jean. I’ll need to find some too.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Looks like Ocean Grove resort.

[@iLoveRVlife]

You bet!

[@rghicklin]

Where are you staying ? We are planning on going to at Augustine in late October for a Skeet competition

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hi Robert. Ocean Grove RV Resort. Our favorite.

[@karenmcguire6921]

Where did you get your screen that is attached to your awning? and how is it attached?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hi Karen. Here’s 2 links. This is the link where we purchased off Amazon. Various sizes to meet your needs. amzn.to/2IJXQR8. This is the video where we installed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lamXdXukiM2CbKc. Super easy with an extra set of hands

[@karenmcguire6921]

@@iLoveRVlife Thanks so much Jerry. We love your videos. Y'all would be so fun to camp with!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch. We do have fun!

[@pigybak]

how was the bicycle mounted?

[@iLoveRVlife]

To bring to FL? There’s room in the back of the truck and I just flip it upside down next the the tool box.

[@corbettrothwell3393]

What campground in St Augustine did you stay at?

[@iLoveRVlife]

We’re at Ocean Grove RV Resort.

[@srperk6163]

Is this considered one of the premium sites?

[@iLoveRVlife]

It is a premium site. Nice treat after save months stuck at home.

[@mcash4063]

P.S. I have a J gang across the street from me. John, Janice, Jasmine and Jada 😂

[@iLoveRVlife]

More to add to the J club!

[@michaeldenoux5425]

What campground are you staying at ?

[@iLoveRVlife]

Hi Michael. Ocean Grove RV Resort. Our favorite to escape to the Florida beach.

[@michaeldenoux5425]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@BillByrd74]

Did y’all miss the love bug season???

[@iLoveRVlife]

We did Bill. As soon as it warms up, they head for the swamp.

[@mpinky777]

I lived in St Augustine for nearly 25 years. It’s not as quaint as you make it out to be. Maybe as a tourist it might be. But as a resident no. Crime was rampant when I lived there (1976-1998) especially south and west of downtown. Be very careful in those areas. Also corruption in the local government was off the chart bad. May still be, not sure. My wife and I still go down a couple of times a year to visit her relatives and traffic is just getting worse. Back in the late 70’s you could see see the ocean from A1A. With all the condo and commercial growth since then you wouldn’t even know there’s an ocean there. Very sad. If you like quaint and peaceful settings come on up to Johnson City, Tennessee. God’s country.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Sorry to hear the changes for St. Augustine. We’ve been going there since the early 80’s. We’ve always had a great time, enjoy the beach area and never had a any troubles during our stay. Guess there’s some benefits when we’re just passing through. Know Johnson City well. Was born in Bristol and have lots of family in the area. Guess that why the hills are always calling me home.

[@mpinky777]

I can understand your point of view. When you live and work in the same place for so long you get to see the underbelly of that place. We used to vacation here in the Smokies and always desired to live here one day. Finally moved to this area back in 2012 and have never regretted it. Maybe I’ll see you in Bristol one day.

[@retiredandrollin]

Sorry, pet CAVE

[@arkansastraveler7698]

FL hasn't been doing any good lately with the virus.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Beach is packed. Restaurants are busy. Few masks here and there. Looks like the area is returning to pre C19 state.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

Couldn't believe people where not wearing masks, almost every one here in NWA is wearing one, we are a hot spot.

[@sherrylorenzzwick5889]

Stay out of Florida please. Love you guys, but not here, not now. You may be asymptomatic but stay at home. Wear a mask. Check the reality of Covid 19 here not the hype. You have a platform, be responsible with it please.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Sherry. Appreciate the concern.

[@sherrylorenzzwick5889]

@@iLoveRVlife that's great but.... don't be here. Show yourselves wearing masks. Stay at your RV. Better, get home. Be a role model for caring for others.

[@PJBrunet]

More likely to be struck by lightning.

[@PJBrunet]

Also Florida sun + humidity kills CoronaVirus.