September Specials and Discounts for Locals

Every September, St. Johns County residents experience St. Augustine as tourists because local attractions and businesses offer exclusive discounts. These discounts enable residents to rediscover our city's charm while fostering a deeper appreciation for its history and culture.

Residents must present a valid ID with their St. Johns County address to receive discounts. Acceptable IDs include a driver's license or voter registration card.

NOTE: These discounts were confirmed on September 1, 2024. Discounts featured on our site are determined by the businesses and are subject to change.

While these discounts are for St. Johns County residents, non-residents can still find free things to do and explore St. Augustine like a local.

Exclusive 2024 Discounts for Locals

Museums and Historic Sites

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park | Visitors can receive one free admission ticket for a guest if they purchase one full price admission ticket (both resident and guest must visit together).
Bayfront Mini Golf | 50% discount all year.
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse | Free admission year-round for St. Johns County residents and 50% off admission for guests when accompanied by a local resident.
Pirate & Treasure Museum | $2.00 discount all year off regular-priced admission.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine | 50% discount all year.
St. Augustine Shipwreck Museum | 20% off regular admission.
Spanish Military Hospital Museum | 50% off regular admission all year for adult or children residents.
The Oldest House Museum Complex | $6.49 per ticket for residents.
Villa Zorayda Museum | 50% discount for audio-guided tour. Tickets must be purchased at the museum.
Ximenez-Fatio Museum | $7.00 off a guided tour or self-guided audio tour (available to Flagler College students as well). Children ages 7-12 receive the same discount, while children six and younger are free. Families can inquire about a special family discount, which includes two adult tickets and two youth tickets at an even greater reduced rate. Please note, this family discount cannot be combined with any other offers.

Wildlife Adventures

Marineland Dolphin Adventure | 30% off of meet and greet or dolphin encounter tickets (September 3 - 30) with promo code: FLResident.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park | 30% discount year round. Children three and younger receive free admission.
St. Augustine Aquarium | Residents receive a 10% discount on regular admission year round. 

Tours

Old Town Trolley Tour | Free admission when accompanied by an adult with a full-price ticket to the following attractions (This offer requires a Hometown Pass and is subject to restrictions.):

• Old Town Trolley Tour
• Old Jail Museum
• Oldest Store Museum
• Potter's Wax Museum

Florida Water Tours | 25% off the Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure, sunset  cruise, or moonlit cruise when purchasing online using promo code: SJC25.
Fury Sailing Cat | 30% off all trips from September 3 - 30. Use promo code: SJC30
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine | 50% off all Florida residents for the classic lantern walking tour, haunted pub tour, paranormal Old Fort tour, and private group tours.
Pineapple Ride & Tour | 30% discount on a one-hour historical tour while using promo code: SPC20. Local residents receive a 10% discount on any tour year round, but this cannot be used with the September discount.
Red Boat Tours | 25% off regular admission prices for the Dolphin Odyssey and BYOB Sunset Cruise tours. Call for discount: (904) 436-3566
Ripley's Red Train Tours | 50% discount all year.
St. Augustine Sailing | 10% off most sails. Some exclusions apply.

Food and Drink

City Gate Spirits | Buy one bottle, get one half off. This offer is good for in-store purchases only. Free distillery tours and tastings are available year-round.
City Walks Food & Wine Tours | $50.00 off the regular price, per ticket, for the original food and wine tour for all Florida residents.
The Tasting Tours | $20.00 off any food and wine pairing tour when using your promo code: Easy24 while booking your tour. Residents can enjoy $10.00 off per ticket year round, but this offer cannot be combined with the extra discount in September.
The Spice & Tea Exchange | 10% off purchases at both St. Augustine locations with certain exclusions.
Witty Whisker Cat Cafe | 10% off admission.

Lodging

Holiday Inn Express — Vilano Beach | 15% discount when booking on the phone (904-481-8300, option '0'). Date restrictions apply.
The Local — St. Augustine | 20% discount during September when using the promo code: ForTheLocals. Offer not valid during the Sing Out Loud Festival weekend, September 20 - 22, 2024.

NOTE: These discounts were confirmed on September 1, 2024. Discounts featured on our site are determined by the businesses and are subject to change.