Things To Do
Nights of Lights
[photo credit to www.citystaug.com] Annual event in which the entire city of St. Augustine is illuminated by millions of white Christmas lights. Event typically runs from November-January.
St. Augustine Beach
There are many beaches in St Augustine including St Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach, Crescent Beach, Ponte Vedra to name just a few!
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
A Spanish fort built in the late 1600s. Admire from a far, or pay a fee to explore the architecture and history inside.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
[image from floridastateparks.org] Bit of a drivefrom St. Augustine, but from what I hear well worth it!
Lightner Museum
Containing a curious and rather eclectic assortment of decorative art and specimens previously owned by Otto Lightner. The museum is a prior gilded age resort hotel and also serves as a wedding venue. The reception area was previously an indoor pool!
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
[photo credit floridahistoriccoast.com] History buffs rejoice! Take a sip from the spring that infamously (and incorrectly) promised everlasting life! Stroll amongst peacocks, enjoy panoramic sites, examine artifacts, and walk the grounds as you learn more about St. Augustine's history.
Saint George Street
Just a fun street to walk through and examine colonial style architecture and shops