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Vol. 461 · St. Augustine, Florida Founded 1565 · The Nation’s Oldest City
From the Guide

The forts, the ghost stories and the good coffee, from someone who actually lives here.

Everything on this page starts somewhere real: a bridge, a beach, a fort at low tide. We tell you where to go, what to book and where to stay - no filler, no tourist traps.

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America's oldest city

St. Augustine, the good stuff

Where to go, what to book and where to stay: the forts, the ghost tours, the beaches and the Gilded Age, from people who actually go.

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Explore St. Augustine

Stand with history
Castillo de San Marcos The 17th-century Spanish coquina fort on the bayfront. St. George Street The pedestrian heart of the historic district. The Lighthouse 219 steps to the best view over the Old City. St. Augustine Beach Wide Atlantic sand, the pier and the surf. Bridge of Lions The marble lions and the drawbridge to Anastasia Island. Mission Nombre de Dios Where the first Mass was said, in 1565.
Fountain of Youth Alligator Farm Flagler College Lightner Museum Fort Matanzas See more →
Spanish Military Hospital Lincolnville Museum St. Photios Vilano Beach Matanzas Inlet Plaza de la Constitución Old Jail Museum Medieval Torture Museum Llambias House Pirate & Treasure Museum Marineland Whetstone Chocolates Amphitheatre Colonial Oak Music Park See more →

Upcoming events

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Oct11 Feast of Our Lady of La Leche | Marian Spirituality Celebration Sun, Oct 11 · 2:30 PM Oct11 Confraternity Speakers Series Sun, Oct 11 · 2:30 PM Oct11 The Band Feel (Ticket Show) – October 11 Sun, Oct 11 · 6:00 PM Oct14 The Dave Matthews Tribute Band (Ticketed) – October 14 Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM Oct15 Jess Zimmerman Band (Country Night) – October 15 Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM Oct16 Soul & Dagger – October 16 Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM Oct17 Monroeville Band – October 17 Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM Oct18 DAX (Ticketed) – October 18 Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM

Tours & activities

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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: The Pretty Ancient City Tours & Experiences An Epic Scavenger Hunt: The Pretty Ancient City From $12.31 St. Augustine Fishing Charter Fishing Charters St. Augustine Fishing Charter From $900 Adventure Boat Tours – Nights of Lights by Water in St. Augustine FL Boat Tours & Cruises Adventure Boat Tours – Nights of Lights by Water in St. Augustine FL From $44 St. Augustine Private Day or Sunset Boat Tour, 6 passengers max Boat Tours & Cruises St. Augustine Private Day or Sunset Boat Tour, 6 passengers max From $345 Sunset Beach Proposal in St Augustine at Anastasia State Park Sunset Beach Proposal in St Augustine at Anastasia State Park From $398 Bourbon and Whiskey History Tour in St Augustine Food & Drink Tours Bourbon and Whiskey History Tour in St Augustine From $209 Shared Brunch Sailing Cruise Boat Tours & Cruises Shared Brunch Sailing Cruise Tales of the Past History Tour History & Culture Tales of the Past History Tour From $33 Blood On The Cobblestones True Crime Tour of St Augustine Bars & Pubs Blood On The Cobblestones True Crime Tour of St Augustine From $35 Saint Augustine Self Guided Photography Walking Tour Saint Augustine Self Guided Photography Walking Tour From $149 St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour Tours & Experiences St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour From $40.56 St. Augustine’s Lost Souls: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour Ghost Tours St. Augustine’s Lost Souls: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour From $10.99 Guided Salt Marsh Kayak Tour Kayaking & Paddleboarding Guided Salt Marsh Kayak Tour From $50 Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City Ghost Tours Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City From $31.95 Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Beach Hotels & Resorts Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Beach St Augustine Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ghost Tour Ghost Tours St Augustine Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ghost Tour From $175 Mobile Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Tour St. Augustine Food & Drink Tours Mobile Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Tour St. Augustine From $129 Nights of Lights Private Electric Joy Ride up to 7 People! Boat Tours & Cruises Nights of Lights Private Electric Joy Ride up to 7 People! From $250

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St. AugustineAnastasia IslandSan Pablo – Veterans

Where to stay

All lodging

Hampton Inn St. Augustine US1 NorthHilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Beachvoco St. Augustine Historic Area by IHGHoliday Inn St. Augustine – World Golf, an IHG HotelHotel Amalga, St. Augustine – A Tribute Portfolio HotelGuy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach

Beaches

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Butler BeachPonte Vedra BeachSt. Augustine BeachCrescent BeachVilano Beach

To and from

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Driving to St. Augustine from OrlandoDriving to St. Augustine from JacksonvilleDriving to St. Augustine from AtlantaDriving to St. Augustine from TampaDay Trip from St. Augustine: Hilton HeadDay Trip from St. Augustine: OrlandoDay Trip from St. Augustine: SavannahDay Trip from St. Augustine: Miami

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Fishing in St. AugustineBest Sunset Spots in St. AugustineDay Trip from St. Augustine: Hilton HeadDay Trip from St. Augustine: SavannahBeach Equipment Rental in St. AugustineBest Historical Attractions in St. Augustine

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From the guide

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Beaches & Outdoors Ponte Vedra Beach: The Upscale Beach North of St. Augustine September 27, 2026 · 13 min read Lincolnville: The St. Augustine Neighborhood Every Visitor Should Understand September 27, 2026 · 12 min read History & Culture Historic Downtown St. Augustine: The Colonial Core, the Old City Line, and the Story Beneath the Cobblestones September 27, 2026 · 13 min read Jersey Mike’s on St. Augustine Beach: Why a Sub Shop Sits Next to the Castillo on This Site Jersey Mike’s on St. Augustine Beach: Why a Sub Shop Sits Next to the Castillo on This Site September 26, 2026 · 5 min read Anastasia Plaza Got a Facelift, and First Watch Is the Best Thing to Come Out of It Anastasia Plaza Got a Facelift, and First Watch Is the Best Thing to Come Out of It September 26, 2026 · 3 min read Attractions Fort Mose: The Freedom Story St. Augustine Should Tell More Loudly May 13, 2026 · 11 min read

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