The St. Augustine Lighthouse lit for the holidays in the early evening

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

These evening tours feature decorated trees on the ground and a climb to the top.

Select Days, Nov. 22, 2024 - Jan. 11, 2025 | 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., & 8:00 p.m.

Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

(904) 829-0745

The St. Augustine Lighthouse offers a holiday tour during Nights of Lights, Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, & Trees, on select days from November 22, 2024, through January 11, 2025, with tours starting at 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. You will purchase tickets that specify a start time.

This special tour gives visitors 90 minutes to explore the keeper's house and grounds, taking in the holiday lights, garland, and 21 beautifully and uniquely decorated trees. The highlight of the evening is the opportunity to climb the tower to view St. Augustine's Nights of Lights display across the river. 

In 2024, the themed trees include one with vintage toys, one celebrating Old Florida, one covered in sweet treats, and a special tree featuring lighthouses of America.

This is a lovely family-friendly event, offers excellent backgrounds for family photos, and has free parking.

For more information and to order tickets, visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse website.

Admission: $24.95 for all adults and teens and $22.95 for children 12 and younger. NOTE: Only those at least 44 inches tall may climb the lighthouse.

When:

On select days from November 22, 2024, through January 11, 2025.

  • Most Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from November 22 - December 7
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from December 9 - 21
  • Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from December 23 - 30
  • Fridays and Saturdays from January 3 - 11

Where: St. Augustine Lighthouse, 100 Red Cox Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

 

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Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings, and Trees

(904) 829-0745

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.