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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.

St. Augustine

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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 →
St. Augustine Aquarium GTM Reserve Medieval Torture Museum St. Augustine Distillery Oldest Wooden School House Lincolnville Museum Vilano Beach Washington Oaks Gardens Oldest House Amphitheatre Ripley's Casa Monica Whetstone Chocolates Aviles Street 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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St. Augustine Nights of Lights Sunset Sail with Live Music Boat Tours & Cruises St. Augustine Nights of Lights Sunset Sail with Live Music St. Augustine Aquarium Family & Kids St. Augustine Aquarium Pinkmas Express St. Augustine Daytime Elf Hunt Adventure Tours & Experiences Pinkmas Express St. Augustine Daytime Elf Hunt Adventure From $45 St. Augustine Night of Lights by Electric Cart St. Augustine Night of Lights by Electric Cart From $42 St Augustine Nights of Lights Tour with Live Music and Sunset Opt Boat Tours & Cruises St Augustine Nights of Lights Tour with Live Music and Sunset Opt From $82 The Spirit Of Florida Bourbon Experience-St. Augustine Distillery The Spirit Of Florida Bourbon Experience-St. Augustine Distillery From $37 Awesome Ghost Hunt adventure in St Augustine Ghost Tours Awesome Ghost Hunt adventure in St Augustine From $14.99 10 am Walking History Tour of St Augustine Historic District History & Culture 10 am Walking History Tour of St Augustine Historic District From $30.88 Private Chef Experience Casual & Family Dining Private Chef Experience From $120 Adults Only Sunset River Jazz Cruise in St. Augustine Boat Tours & Cruises Adults Only Sunset River Jazz Cruise in St. Augustine From $64 The Last Ride Private Golf Cart Ghost Tour for up to 7 people! Ghost Tours The Last Ride Private Golf Cart Ghost Tour for up to 7 people! From $120 St. Augustine’s Private Original Ghostly Experience Walking Tour Ghost Tours St. Augustine’s Private Original Ghostly Experience Walking Tour From $350 Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine Kayaking & Paddleboarding Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine From $55 St. Augustine Historic Bar Crawl Food & Drink Tours St. Augustine Historic Bar Crawl From $129 St. Augustine Historical FOOD Tour on Electric Cart with Pick Up Food & Drink Tours St. Augustine Historical FOOD Tour on Electric Cart with Pick Up From $145 Potter’s Wax Museum Admission in St. Augustine History & Culture Potter’s Wax Museum Admission in St. Augustine From $18.11 Medieval Torture Museum Attractions Medieval Torture Museum Historic Haunted Ghost Tours Ghost Tours Historic Haunted Ghost Tours From $30

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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

All day trips

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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Best Beaches in St. AugustineBest Tours in St. AugustineDay Trip from St. Augustine: OrlandoBest Restaurants in St. AugustineGolf Near St. Augustine: From Public Courses to TPC SawgrassDay Trips from St. Augustine: Northeast Florida’s Best Destinations

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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

Official merch

Take St. Augustine home

Prints, tees and gifts of the city, from the official St. Augustine Tourism Guide store.

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