Protected Historic Downtown Marina – 42 Slips – Adjacent to Homewood Suites – San Sebastian River
Gated Floating Docks – Walking Distance to Historic District – Dockmaster Stephanie – Hotel Amenities
Hidden Harbor Marina is St. Augustine’s protected downtown marina located at 10 Prawn Street in St. Augustine, FL 32084 (GPS: 29.89802, -81.30861), featuring 42 wet slips with gated access positioned at the northern end of the San Sebastian River, adjacent to the Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian, phone (904) 829-0750 (also listed: 904-829-2500), email [email protected], website hiddenharbor.biz, reservations available via Dockwa or booking page, VHF Channel 16, managed by beloved Dockmaster Stephanie (Harbor Mistress) with assistant Joe, providing a “hidden gem” of a marina that is “as close to town as you can get” with a short walk to beautiful historic downtown St. Augustine, gated deep water floating docks offering secure protected moorage, transient and long-term dockage available with limited transient space (book ahead), unique hotel-style amenities including clean towels, washcloths, soap, and shampoo provided in bathrooms (only marina guests have encountered this), sparkling clean facilities with top-notch brand-new restrooms/showers and laundry, swimming pool access (refreshing pool on-site), parking included, convenient walking distance to restaurants, shops, grocery stores (Super Market nearby), West Marine and Sailors Exchange boating stores, historic attractions, trolley access across bridge to anywhere in town including beach, safe secure environment with “very safe feeling” small marina atmosphere, friendly helpful staff who “go the extra mile,” welcoming live-aboard community with hospitable dock neighbors, 5+ foot channel depth way up San Sebastian River providing calm clean secure setting, wicked current requiring tide watching when docking, Instagram: @staugmarina, consistently outstanding five-star guest reviews praising “hidden jewel,” “greatest marina in the area,” “Stephanie is outstanding/lovely/wonderful,” “sparkling clean,” “hometown feel,” “safe, clean, and easy walk to downtown,” and “highly recommend”.
This protected historic downtown marina—ideally positioned at the northern end of San Sebastian River adjacent to Homewood Suites—combines unique hotel-level amenities with authentic community atmosphere, making it ideal for boaters seeking heart of St. Augustine location with walking distance to historic district, gated floating docks with secure feeling, Dockmaster Stephanie’s outstanding welcoming service, unique hotel-style bathroom amenities (towels, soap, shampoo provided), sparkling clean brand-new facilities, pool access and parking included, friendly live-aboard community atmosphere, convenient access to grocery/West Marine/restaurants/attractions, calm protected setting up San Sebastian River, trolley access to beach and town, and the exceptional “hidden gem” experience that makes Hidden Harbor “one of our favorite places to stay.”
Marina Overview & Location
Northern End San Sebastian River – Historic Downtown St. Augustine
Hidden Harbor Marina
10 Prawn Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States
GPS: 29.89802, -81.30861
Contact:
- Phone: (904) 829-0750
- Alternate: (904) 829-2500
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: hiddenharbor.biz
- Reservations: Dockwa, booking page, email, or phone
- Instagram: @staugmarina
- VHF: Channel 16
Management:
- Dockmaster (Harbor Mistress): Stephanie (“outstanding,” “lovely,” “wonderful”)
- Assistant: Joe
- Staff: “Very friendly,” “helpful,” “warm”
Location:
- Body of Water: San Sebastian River (northern end)
- Adjacent to: Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian
- Downtown: Short walk to historic district
- Type: Small protected marina with gated access
- Character: “Hidden gem,” “hidden jewel”
Hidden Harbor Marina – St. Augustine
Table of Contents
42 Slips – Gated Floating Docks
Deep Water Protected Moorage
Marina Specifications:
“Hidden Harbor is a very friendly, small marina with gated, deep water, floating docks.”
“42 slips”
Slip Features:
- Total slips: 42
- Dock type: Floating docks
- Depth: 5+ feet channel depth
- Gated access: Secure entry to slips
- Deep water: Protected deep moorage
- Location: Northern end of San Sebastian River
- Setting: “Way up the San Sebastian river” – calm, clean, secure
Protected Setting:
“One of our favorite places to stay. This marina has everything going for it. It’s well protected.“
Dockmaster Stephanie – Outstanding Service
“One of the Best Marinas!”
Staff Excellence:
“Dockmaster Stephanie was outstanding.”
“Harbor Mistress Stephanie was most helpful and accommodating.”
“Stephanie is a wonderful Dock master! One of the best marinas!”
“Stephanie, the dock master, makes it all easy and she takes pride in this marina.”
“Stephanie and Joe are the best!!!”
Service Highlights:
- Cell phone provided – Personal contact for boater needs
- Dock assistance – “She give us her cell number if we needed anything, her and crew meet us on the dock and help tie us off”
- Boat checking – “Will check on your boat when you’re not here”
- Helpful accommodating – “Made room for us when we extended our stay due to weather”
- Goes extra mile – “Willing to go the extra mile”
- Takes pride – Excellent marina management
Unique Hotel-Style Amenities
Towels, Soap & Shampoo Provided
Exceptional Bathroom Facilities:
“As the marina is attached to a hotel, it the only one we have ever encountered that provided clean towels, washcloths, soap and shampoo in the bath rooms like a hotel would.”
“Nice staff. Really clean showers/rest rooms. They also provide you with clean towels and soaps for your shower.”
Hotel-Level Amenities:
- Clean towels – Provided like hotel
- Washcloths – Fresh linens
- Soap – Complimentary
- Shampoo – Complimentary
- “Only marina we have ever encountered” – Unique offering
Sparkling Clean Facilities
Brand-New Top-Notch Restrooms & Laundry
Facility Excellence:
“Facilities are sparkling clean and welcoming.”
“The bathroom and laundry facilities are top notch, brand new.”
“Wonderful little marina at the end of the San Sebastian. Staff and boaters are all friendly. Facilities are super clean…”
Facilities:
- Restrooms: Sparkling clean, brand-new
- Showers: Hot showers, top-notch
- Laundry: Brand-new washer/dryers
- Pool: Refreshing swimming pool
- Parking: Included
- Clean & well maintained: Consistently praised
Walking Distance to Historic Downtown
Restaurants, Shops, Grocery & Marine Stores
Convenient Location:
“Hidden Harbor Marina is ideally located at the northern end of the San Sebastian River…and a short walk to the beautiful, historic district of downtown St. Augustine.”
“As close to town as you can get.”
“Great location, easy access”
Nearby Services:
- Historic downtown – Short walk
- Restaurants – Walking distance
- Shops – Convenient access
- Grocery stores – Super Market nearby
- West Marine – Walking distance
- Sailors Exchange – Boating supplies
- Trolley access – “Walk across the river and you can access the trolley to anywhere in town including the beach”
Safe Secure Small Marina
“Very Safe Feeling” – Gated Access
Security & Atmosphere:
“The marina itself is small and has a very safe feeling, we liked that!”
“This is the greatest marina in the area. Clean, safe, super location.”
“We had a great time at Hidden Harbor. Everyone was very welcoming and the place is very secure.”
Security Features:
- Gated access – Controlled entry to slips
- Small marina – Intimate 42-slip community
- Safe feeling – Guests feel secure
- Very secure – Protected environment
- Well protected – Calm setting up river
Friendly Community Atmosphere
“Hometown Feel” – Live-Aboard Community
Community Spirit:
“Loved this marina! It has a very ‘hometown feel’ everyone is super friendly.”
“Great place to stop to visit St Augustine. Walking distance to town and restaurants. All of the folks at the marina are helpful and friendly. Many live aboard boaters all willing to make your stay memorable.”
“Community there on the docks is also amazing. Always helpful and always pleasant…”
“The boat neighbors were friendly…”
“The dockers made us feel welcome at their Seis de Mayo party.”
Community Features:
- Hometown feel – Friendly welcoming
- Live-aboard community – Long-term residents
- Helpful dock neighbors – Willing to assist
- Social events – Community gatherings
- “It’s mostly sailboats and live aboards” – Sailing community
Current & Docking Considerations
“Watch Your Tides” – 5+ Feet Channel
Navigation Notes:
“Current can be wicked so watch your tides.”
“The docking can be tricky because of the river current. But it all ended up fine.”
“Very hidden in the river but very nice staff and helpful dockmates made it worth finding.”
“Waaaay up the San Sebastian river, but the channel is 5+ feet and the marina is calm, clean, and secure.”
Navigation Details:
- 5+ feet channel depth – Adequate water
- Wicked current – Strong river flow
- Watch tides – Plan approach timing
- Staff assistance available – “Help tie us off”
- Well hidden – Tucked away location
- Calm once inside – Protected setting
Guest Reviews & Ratings
“Hidden Gem” – “One of Our Favorite Places”
Outstanding Reviews:
Overall Excellence:
“This is the greatest marina in the area. Clean, safe, super location. A short walk to downtown. Stephanie and Joe are the best!!!“
“One of our favorite places to stay. This marina has everything going for it. It’s well protected. Location is Terrific. Stephanie and her crew do an excellent job. I would highly recommend.“
Hidden Gem:
“We stayed at Hidden Harbor from Jan/2024 to March/2024. The facilities included parking, showers, washer/dryers were all clean. The boat neighbors were friendly and the dockmaster Stephanie was outstanding. This is a real hidden jewel in St Augustine.“
“This Marina is a hidden gem! So much to like. Dock master was lovely and so helpful. The dockers made us feel welcome… The facilities are sparkling clean and welcoming. The pool is refreshing. Easy in and out. So close to town.“
Community Atmosphere:
“Loved this marina! It has a very ‘hometown feel’ everyone is super friendly. The marina itself is small and has a very safe feeling, we liked that! Facilities along with parking lot are clean and well maintained. We hope to be back there again.“
Service Quality:
“Stephanie, the dock master, makes it all easy and she takes pride in this marina. She helps you get in and out of your slip, will check on your boat when you’re not here and anything else you might need. The bathroom and laundry facilities are top notch, brand new.“
Unique Amenities:
“Harbor Mistress Stephanie was most helpful and accommodating. Facilities were neat and clean. As the marina is attached to a hotel, it the only one we have ever encountered that provided clean towels, washcloths, soap and shampoo in the bath rooms like a hotel would.“
Location Value:
“Hidden Harbor is a nice little place to stay. It’s equally close to historic downtown and the grocery stores. It’s mostly sailboats and live aboards, a good place to stay if you want to spend some extra time in St. Augustine. The rates are really good and the place is nice and clean and well run. The managers go out of their way to be helpful.“
Common Praise Themes:
- “Hidden gem,” “hidden jewel” – Special discovery
- “Greatest marina in the area” – Top choice
- “Stephanie is outstanding/wonderful/lovely” – Exceptional dockmaster
- “Sparkling clean,” “super clean” – Excellent facilities
- “Safe, secure, very safe feeling” – Protected environment
- “Hometown feel,” “friendly” – Welcoming atmosphere
- “Short walk to downtown” – Prime location
- “One of our favorite places” – Repeat destination
- “Highly recommend,” “will be back” – Strong endorsement
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Common Services Available
- Marina operations – Professional coordination by Dockmaster Stephanie team
- Boat maintenance – Professional service and repairs
- Engine specialists – All makes and models
- Detailing – Professional cleaning and polishing
- Electronics – Modern navigation and communication systems
- Mechanical systems – Diagnosis and repair
- West Marine – Walking distance marine supplies
- Sailors Exchange – Nearby boating store
- Provisioning – Super Market walking distance
- Historic St. Augustine attractions – Short walk to downtown
Marina Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Small protected marina; 42 slips; Gated floating docks; “Hidden gem” in historic St. Augustine |
| Slips | 42 total; Floating docks; Deep water (5+ ft channel); Gated access; Secure protected moorage |
| Location | 10 Prawn St, St. Augustine, FL 32084; GPS: 29.89802, -81.30861; Northern end San Sebastian River |
| Adjacent | Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian; Pool access; Hotel amenities |
| Downtown | Short walk to beautiful historic district; “As close to town as you can get”; Trolley access to beach |
| Management | Dockmaster Stephanie (Harbor Mistress); Assistant Joe; “Outstanding,” “wonderful,” “lovely” |
| Service | Cell phone provided; Dock assistance; Boat checking; “Goes extra mile”; “Takes pride in marina” |
| Amenities | Clean towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo provided; “Only marina we’ve encountered with this” |
| Facilities | Sparkling clean; Brand-new restrooms/showers; Top-notch laundry; Refreshing pool; Parking included |
| Security | Gated access to slips; “Very safe feeling”; Small secure marina; Well protected; Safe environment |
| Community | “Hometown feel”; Friendly live-aboard community; Helpful dock neighbors; Social events |
| Navigation | 5+ ft channel depth; “Wicked current – watch tides”; Way up San Sebastian River; Calm clean secure |
| Walking | Restaurants, shops, grocery (Super Market), West Marine, Sailors Exchange; Historic attractions |
| Trolley | Walk across bridge to access trolley anywhere in town including beach; Convenient transportation |
| Transient | Available but limited space; Book ahead recommended; Long-term stays welcome; Liveaboards allowed |
| Contact | (904) 829-0750; (904) 829-2500; [email protected]; hiddenharbor.biz; Dockwa booking; VHF 16 |
| @staugmarina; Active social media presence | |
| Reviews | “Greatest marina in the area”; “Hidden jewel”; “One of our favorite places”; “Highly recommend” |
Why Choose Hidden Harbor Marina?
“Hidden Gem” Historic Downtown St. Augustine
- “Greatest Marina in the Area”: Clean, safe, super location; “Stephanie and Joe are the best!!!”; Highly recommend
- 42 Slips – Gated Floating Docks: Deep water (5+ ft); Secure protected moorage; “Very safe feeling”
- Dockmaster Stephanie Outstanding: “Wonderful,” “lovely,” “most helpful”; Cell phone provided; Checks boats; Takes pride
- Unique Hotel-Style Amenities: Clean towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo provided; “Only marina we’ve encountered”
- Sparkling Clean Brand-New Facilities: Top-notch restrooms/showers; Brand-new laundry; “Super clean”
- Refreshing Pool Access: Swimming pool on-site; Adjacent to Homewood Suites; Parking included
- Short Walk to Historic Downtown: “As close to town as you can get”; Beautiful historic district nearby
- Walking Distance Conveniences: Restaurants, shops, grocery (Super Market), West Marine, Sailors Exchange
- Trolley Access: Walk across bridge to trolley; Anywhere in town including beach; Convenient transportation
- “Hometown Feel” Community: Friendly live-aboard community; Helpful dock neighbors; Social events (Seis de Mayo)
- Safe Secure Small Marina: Gated access; “Very safe feeling”; Well protected; Intimate 42-slip community
- Calm Clean Protected Setting: Northern end San Sebastian River; 5+ ft channel; Tucked away hidden location
- “Hidden Gem” / “Hidden Jewel”: Special discovery; Real treasure; “Secret gem tucked into heart of St. Augustine”
- “One of Our Favorite Places”: “Everything going for it”; “Will be back”; “Loved this marina”; “Hope to find ourselves here again”
- Good Rates: “Really good,” “nice and clean and well run”; Managers “go out of their way to be helpful”
Navigation Note: Current can be wicked – watch your tides for easier docking
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hidden Harbor Marina located?
10 Prawn Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 at the northern end of the San Sebastian River, adjacent to Homewood Suites by Hilton with a short walk to beautiful historic downtown St. Augustine.
How many slips are available?
42 slips with gated floating docks providing deep water protected moorage (5+ feet channel depth) in a small secure marina setting.
Who is the dockmaster?
Dockmaster Stephanie (Harbor Mistress) with assistant Joe. Guests praise her as “outstanding,” “wonderful,” “lovely,” and “one of the best.” She provides cell phone contact, helps with docking, checks boats, and “goes the extra mile”.
What makes Hidden Harbor unique?
It’s “the only marina we have ever encountered that provided clean towels, washcloths, soap and shampoo in the bathrooms like a hotel would” due to its adjacent Homewood Suites location. Also praised as a “hidden gem” and “hidden jewel”.
How are the facilities?
“Sparkling clean,” “top notch,” and “brand new” restrooms/showers and laundry facilities, with refreshing pool access and parking included. Consistently praised as “super clean” and well maintained.
What’s nearby within walking distance?
Historic downtown St. Augustine (short walk), restaurants, shops, Super Market grocery, West Marine, Sailors Exchange boating supplies, and trolley access across bridge to anywhere in town including beach.
Is it safe and secure?
Yes, “very safe feeling” with gated access to slips, described as “clean, safe, super location” and “very secure.” Small 42-slip marina provides intimate protected atmosphere.
What’s the community like?
“Hometown feel” with “everyone super friendly.” Live-aboard community with helpful dock neighbors who are “always helpful and always pleasant.” Social events like Seis de Mayo party. “Great place” with welcoming atmosphere.
Are there any docking challenges?
“Current can be wicked so watch your tides” when entering. The marina is “way up the San Sebastian river” but the 5+ foot channel is adequate, and staff provides docking assistance. Setting is “calm, clean, and secure” once inside.
Should I book ahead?
Yes, “transient space is limited” so “book ahead” is recommended. Reservations available via Dockwa, booking page, email, or phone (904) 829-0750.
Contact Information
Hidden Harbor Marina
10 Prawn Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States
GPS: 29.89802, -81.30861
Phone: (904) 829-0750
Alternate: (904) 829-2500
Email: [email protected]
Website: hiddenharbor.biz
Instagram: @staugmarina
Reservations: Dockwa, booking page, email, or phone directly
VHF: Channel 16
Dockmaster: Stephanie (Harbor Mistress)
Assistant: Joe
Type: Small protected marina with gated floating docks; “Hidden gem”
Location: Northern end San Sebastian River; Adjacent to Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian
Slips: 42; Floating docks; Deep water (5+ ft channel); Gated access; Secure protected
Downtown: Short walk to beautiful historic St. Augustine; “As close to town as you can get”
Amenities: Clean towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo provided; Pool access; Parking included
Facilities: Sparkling clean brand-new restrooms/showers; Top-notch laundry; “Super clean”
Security: Gated access; “Very safe feeling”; Small secure; Well protected
Community: “Hometown feel”; Friendly live-aboards; Helpful neighbors; Social events
Navigation: “Wicked current – watch tides”; 5+ ft channel; Way up San Sebastian; Calm clean secure inside
Walking: Restaurants, shops, grocery, West Marine, Sailors Exchange, historic attractions; Trolley access to beach
Staff: “Outstanding,” “wonderful,” “lovely”; Cell phone provided; Dock assistance; “Goes extra mile”
Transient: Available but limited; Book ahead; Long-term welcome; Liveaboards allowed
Reviews: “Greatest marina in the area”; “Hidden jewel”; “One of our favorite places”; “Highly recommend”
Emergency: 911 or Coast Guard Channel 16
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Hidden Harbor Marina – “Hidden Gem” Historic Downtown St. Augustine – 42 Gated Floating Docks – Dockmaster Stephanie “Outstanding” – Unique Hotel-Style Amenities (Towels, Soap, Shampoo Provided) – Sparkling Clean Brand-New Facilities – Pool Access – Short Walk to Historic District – “Greatest Marina in the Area” – “One of Our Favorite Places”
